1849 Liberty Head Double Eagle
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About This Coin
The 1849 Liberty Head Double Eagle is a United States Gold Double Eagle from the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series — the first year of the series. The Philadelphia Mint struck two pattern double eagles dated 1849; regular production began in 1850. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM surrounded by a glory of rays. One is in the Smithsonian's National Numismatic Collection; the other, sent to Treasury Secretary William M. Meredith, is unlocated. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by James Barton Longacre.
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