1875 Twenty cents MS Values

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Melt: $11.13 (0.1447 oz Silver)

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1875 Twenty cents MS Values

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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.

up This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $11.13

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:

5037

Coin Date:

1875

Denomination:

20c / Twenty cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

38,500

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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