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 “1848 CAL” , “1908-O” Liberty-Head Gold $20 Double Eagle – Production Blog

The first year for the Double Eagle ($20) coin was 1849. Only a couple are known to exist. Regular production started in 1850 and ran until 1907. In 1848 the US Mint sourced some newly-discovered gold from California and used it to make 1848 quarter-eagle ($2.50) gold coins at the Philadelphia Mint. Those few coins were subsequently counter-stamped “CAL.” at the Philadelphia Mint. Some people consider those to be the first American commemorative coins. No other coins ever had a mint-applied “CAL.” mark.

The last year that a New Orleans “O” mint mark appeared on a Double Eagle was 1879. No Liberty-Head Double Eagles were produced after 1907.

NOTE: These are NOT endorsed by the US Treasury. Defacing of US coins is legal so long as the defacement isn't for fraudulent purposes.

Current Status:

Production has ended.

Die Pair	Quantity Struck	Issue Price	Notes
Die Pair 2 “1908-O” GOLD	23 (final) high-grade: 22 circulated: 1	$350 (plus coin to over-strike) (sold out)  (high-grade)	First produced May 2021. Over-struck on genuine US Mint Liberty-Head gold $20 Double Eagles (Type-3, circa 1877-1907). The reverse is a match to the Type-3 design (with motto and “TWENTY DOLLARS” spelled out). About 33.3 grams each, reeded edge.
Die Pair 2 “1908-O” Over-struck on 1877-1907 GOLD coin. About 33.3 grams.
Die Pair 2 “1908-O” Over-struck on 1877-1907 GOLD coin. Reeded edge.
Die Pair 2 “1908-O” BRASS	6 (final) high-grade: 6 circulated: 0	$ (high-grade)	First produced May 2021. Struck on brass blanks. About 15.8 grams each, smooth edge marked: “MOONLIGHT MINT – BRASS”.
Die Pair 2 “1908-O” Struck on brass blank. About 15.8 grams.
Die Pair 2 “1908-O” Struck on brass blank. Smooth lettered edge with “MOONLIGHT MINT – BRASS”
Die Pair 1 “1848 CAL.” GOLD	20 (final) high-grade: 19 circulated: 1	$350 (plus coin to over-strike) (sold out)  (high-grade)	First produced May 2021. Over-struck on genuine US Mint Liberty-Head gold $20 Double Eagles (Type-1 and Type-2, circa 1850-1876). The reverse is a hybrid of the original Type-1 and Type-2 designs (“TWENTY D.” like Type 1, but curved shield sides like Type-2). About 33.3 grams each, reeded edge.
Die Pair 1 “1848 CAL.” Over-struck on 1850-1876 GOLD coin. About 33.3 grams.
Die Pair 1 “1848 CAL.” Over-struck on 1850-1876 GOLD coin. Reeded edge.
Die Pair 1 “1848 CAL.” BRASS	6 (final) high-grade: 6 circulated: 0	$ (high-grade)	First produced May 2021. Struck on brass blanks. About 15.8 grams each, smooth edge marked: “MOONLIGHT MINT – BRASS”.
Die Pair 1 “1848 CAL” Struck on brass blank. About 15.8 grams.
Die Pair 1 “1848 CAL.” Struck on brass blank. Smooth lettered edge with “MOONLIGHT MINT – BRASS”