1854 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle PCGS AU58 CAC

1854 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle PCGS AU58 CAC

PCGS AU58 CAC | Scarce Small Date variety with exceptional surfaces | Population: 94 | Population higher: 57

• Year: 1854
• Weight: 33.44 grams (1.075 troy oz actual gold weight)
• Purity: .900 Fine Gold
• Type: Pre-33 U.S. Gold
• Mint: Philadelphia
• Face Value: $20
• Variety: Small Date
• Grade: PCGS AU58 CAC
• Population: 94
• Population Higher: 57
• Strike Type: Business Strike
• Designation: CAC Approved for quality
• Design: Liberty Head by James B. Longacre

This 1854 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle, graded AU58 by PCGS and certified by CAC, is a premium-quality coin with remarkable eye appeal and a touch of light wear that barely affects its original beauty. This issue features the scarcer Small Date variety, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, which distinguishes it from the more commonly seen Large Date counterpart struck the same year.

Early Double Eagles are a cornerstone of American numismatics, and this 1854 issue came just four years into the denomination's history—introduced in 1850 to accommodate the vast influx of gold from the California Gold Rush. The Philadelphia Mint, known for setting the production standard, struck this Small Date variant in relatively low numbers compared to later Double Eagles.

This coin displays an exceptionally strong strike and virtually mark-free surfaces, which is especially notable for a coin this large and with such a wide field—attributes that can often show heavy bag marks or friction in circulated grades. The CAC endorsement further confirms its superior quality for the grade.

With a PCGS population of just 94 in AU58 and only 57 examples graded higher, this is a top-end selection for collectors looking for a visually impressive, low-population early Double Eagle. Whether you're assembling a date set or acquiring standout individual issues, this 1854 Small Date example checks every box—rarity, quality, and historical importance.