What is the value of a 1888 s twenty dollar gold coin un-circulated?

The 1888-S Liberty Head double eagle is one of the most common issues from the San Francisco Mint struck in the 1880s. Many were made and shipped overseas. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Assuming the coin is circulated, general retail values for low grade coins are $1,660.00-$1,710.00, better grade are $1,750.00-$1,765.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $1,780.00-$1,820.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer. The Melt Value as of 11-17-10 is $1,292.39