1886 Morgan Silver Dollar, 1924 $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin, and More at Gold Standard Auctions

Gold Standard Auctions’ upcoming sale features an assortment of foreign coinage and US coins. Leading the catalog is an 1886 Morgan silver dollar graded MS64 by ANACS. The most recognizable coin in American history, the Morgan dollar was issued by the Philadelphia Mint in 1886. The silver dollar’s two sides were designed by George T. Morgan. On the obverse, Morgan chose Anna Willess Williams rather than a Greek figure for his depiction of Liberty, a departure from tradition. As a sign of freedom, Liberty wears a Phrygian cap, a wheat and cotton crown, and a ribbon that reads, “LIBERTY.” A V-shaped pattern appears on the reverse of the eagle’s wings.  

A 1924 $20 gold double eagle coin also leads the listings. Gold coinage of the $20 Saint-Gaudens double eagle piece was the largest denomination issued by the United States Mint between 1907 and 1933. Known as “America’s Most Beautiful Coin,” the obverse of this $20 coin depicts Liberty holding an olive branch and torch, with the sun’s rays and the Capitol as a backdrop. A flight eagle and the sun are depicted on the reverse. The available piece is certified by PCGS as MS-65. Other notable coins in this sale include a 2023 Buffalo one-ounce gold $50 coin and a set of 58 different proof coins from 1973 to 1982. View the complete catalog of this Dec 22nd Colorado Conductor Coin Auction and browse other online auctions on Bidsquare.