The coin is one of the largest issue coins produced (1850-1933) by the U.S. Mint for general coinage. Measuring 1.34” in diameter, the coins weigh 33.436 grams each, are alloys of 90% gold and 10% copper. Each coin contains .9675 ounce of gold.
Lura Belle (Haynes) Dolliver can be seen wearing a coin like this at her neck as jewelry in related item #9538.
“1898 $20 Liberty Head Gold Coin,” Southwest Harbor Public Library, accessed April 23, 2024, https://swhpl.digitalarchive.us/items/show/9435.Item 13446
