Double Eagle (Metric), 1879, Philadelphia mint
Significant U.S. Patterns (1836 - 1942)
Obverse: A head facing left.
Lettering: ★30★G★1.5★S★3.5★C★35★G★R★A★M★S★ / 1879 / LIBERTY
Reverse: The symbol of USA, the eagle in the center.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TWENTY DOLLARS / DEO EST GLORIA / E PLURIBUS UNUM
Edge: Reeded
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 356
Main data
Denomination: Double Eagle
Nickname: Metric
Value: 20
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1879
Type: Pattern
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Designer: James B. Longacre
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
