1856-O Liberty Double Eagle
The 1856-O Liberty Double Eagle (Buy on eBay) represents another famous rarity from the New Orleans Mint. The original mintage of just 2,250 pieces was immediately placed into circulation resulting…
1854-O Liberty Double Eagle
The 1854-O Liberty Double Eagle (Buy on eBay) represents a well-known rarity of the series, created through a combination of its low mintage and extensive circulation. From the original mintage…
Liberty Double Eagle Coin Design
Chief engraver James B. Longacre, working at the Mint since 1844, was appointed to design the new twenty dollar gold denomination. His work is featured on many American coinage designs…
Background and History
On January 24, 1848 gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California. This would begin the "California Gold Rush" when thousands of people would come to California in search of…