During this period, the San Francisco Mint was focused on meeting the demand for silver dollars in commerce, thus minting fewer $20 gold pieces than usual throughout the late 1870s and early 1880s. Those that were minted entered circulation immediately. The present piece is certainly one of the finest available and likely among the top ten condition census for the date. The present piece displays precious few bag marks, a strong strike, and subtle rose and olive gold tones serve to enhance the mint luster. - Liberty Head $20
