1901 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle PCGS MS65+ CAC

1901 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle PCGS MS65+ CAC

PCGS MS65+ CAC | Super high-end gem with outstanding eye appeal | Population: 12 in MS65+ with only 4 finer

• Year: 1901
• Weight: Approx. 33.44 grams (0.9675 oz gold content)
• Purity: .900 Fine Gold
• Type: Pre-33 U.S. Gold
• Mint: Philadelphia Mint
• Face Value: $20
• Mintage: 111,430
• Grade: MS65+
• Grading Service: PCGS
• CAC Approval: Yes
• Population: 12 in MS65+, only 4 higher (PCGS)
• Comparison Rarity: Over 6 million 1904 examples struck vs. only 111,430 in 1901
• Condition Rarity: Far rarer than 1904 in Gem condition

This 1901 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle, certified PCGS MS65+ with CAC approval, is a standout rarity in the Liberty Head series. While the 1904 issue dominates the market with over 6 million pieces struck, the 1901 boasts a far lower mintage of just 111,430 coins—a difference of more than 16x.

In true Gem condition, the 1901 is significantly more elusive. With only 12 examples graded MS65+ by PCGS and just 4 known finer, this is a coin that sits at the very top of the condition census. The added CAC sticker confirms the coin’s superior quality for the grade, verifying it as a true high-end example.

Despite its dramatic rarity advantage over the 1904, the 1901 often trades at a modest premium—making it one of the strongest value plays in the series for collectors and investors seeking both beauty and scarcity. This fresh-to-market gem offers radiant luster, sharp detail, and the pedigree-worthy combination of low mintage, low population, and CAC approval.

A trophy coin for any serious Pre-33 gold enthusiast.