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Rare, but well-established branch mint proof struck in San Francisco.
Obverse Description
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 Description
An eagle is prominently featured with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TWENTY CENTS around the periphery. The mint mark appears in the vertical space between the eagle and Y C of TWENTY CENTS.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5055
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1875
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY CENTS, S
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1447 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
22
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1875-S
Denomination:
20c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
10–20 est. known
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty twenty cent piece
Coinage Years:
1875-1878
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5307
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