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1875 Twenty cents MS PL Values
Details
Proof-like surfaces. The 1875 Twenty Cent Piece is the first year of issue from the Philadelphia Mint for this extremely short series that is very highly desired by collectors. This date is known for being very well struck. It comes from a lower mintage of 36,910; but it is quite common in every grade up to and including MS64. From AU58 through MS63 there are 6 total PL examples in NGC holders, which is the total for this date. Although, it does exist in MS65 through MS67 in which there are only 67 PCGS and NGC graded examples remaining in existence according to population reports. There are 44 in the MS65 range that are tough to come by and 14 MS66's that are truly scarce. It is the 8 MS67's that are exceptionally rare and are meant for finest known registry sets and advanced type collectors.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $12.58
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse: An eagle is prominently featured with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TWENTY CENTS around the periphery.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
36,910
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty twenty cent piece
Coinage Years:
1875-1876
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
5 gr
Weight:
0.1608 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1447 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1875
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY CENTS
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
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