1876 Twenty cents MS PL Values

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Melt: $12.58 (0.1447 oz Silver)

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1876 Twenty cents MS PL Values

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Proof-like surfaces. The 1876 Twenty Cent Piece is slightly scarcer then its lone Philadelphia Mint counterpart from 1875 both of which are part of this extremely short series that is highly desired by collectors. It comes from a genuinely low mintage of just 14,640 but it is still common in every grade up to and including MS64. From MS61 through MS64 there are 6 total PL examples in NGC holders, which is the grand total for this date. Although it does exist in MS65 through MS67, there are only 106 PCGS and NGC graded examples remaining in existence according to population reports. There are 71 in the MS65 range that are tough to come by and 33 MS66's that are even more scarce. It is the 5 MS67's that are truly rare and are meant for finest known registry sets and advanced type collectors.

up 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

213844

Coin Date:

1876

Denomination:

20c / Twenty cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

14,750

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, 1876

Obverse Designer:

William Barber

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY CENTS

Reverse Designer:

William Barber

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