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The 1875-S Twenty Cent Piece is of the first and only year of issue from the San Francisco Mint known to be the ultimate type coin for this short, desirable series as it is plentiful and affordable. Be mindful of the S over S Variety that is a bit scarcer. It comes from a healthy mintage of 1,155,000 but it is very common in every grade up to and including MS65. From MS62 through MS65 there are 4 total PL examples in NGC holders, which is the total for this date. Although it does exist in MS66 through MS68, there are only 144 PCGS and NGC graded examples remaining in existence according to population reports. There are 128 in the MS66 range, which make up a large majority of the relatively uncommon grades. MS67 accounts for 14 of those 144; and they are very scarce. It is the 2 MS68s that are true condition rarities. A special strike issue of this date was also struck and is extremely rare.
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:
5040
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:
Business
Diameter:
22
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1875-S
Denomination:
20c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,155,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty twenty cent piece
Coinage Years:
1875-1876
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5298
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Coin Value History
1875-S 20c MS
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1875-S 20c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$293
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. VF-20 (PCGS).
$268
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$232
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. BF-14. Rarity-1. AU-58 (PCGS).
$586
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. BF-16, FS-302. Rarity-1. Misplaced Date, Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 (NGC).
$3,050
1875-S/S 20C Misplaced Date, FS-302, BF-16, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Misplaced 5 in dentil...
$183
1875-S/S 20C Misplaced Date, FS-302, BF-16, R.1, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$268
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. VG-8 (PCGS).
$183
1875-S 20C Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$220
1875-S 20C -- Edge Cuts -- ANACS Details. VG Details, Net Good 4. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$109
1875-S 20C MS64 NGC. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$1,647
1875-S/S 20C FS-302-- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. MPD-001. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$256
1875-S 20C MS66 PCGS. BF-9, R.2. ...
$5,002
1875-S 20C MS62 NGC. CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$1,037
1875-S 20C VF30 PCGS. CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$268
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. BF-16. Rarity-1. MS-61 (PCGS).
$840
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. BF-13. Rarity-1. MS-63 (PCGS).
$1,260
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. VF-35 (PCGS).
$264
1875-S/S 20C Misplaced Date, FS-302, BF-16, R.1, XF40 ANACS. Designated by ANACS as MPD-001. Housed in a small-sized holder...
$390
1875-S 20C AU53 PCGS. CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$500
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