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The 20 cent coin, also known as a "double dime" by some numismatists, was produced from 1875 through 1878 and was designed by William Barber. The coin proved unpopular and became one of the shortest-lived of all coin series, but for type enthusiasts the 20 cent coin offers a host of numismatic and financial challenges.
The indisputable series key is the 1876-CC, which had a mintage of only 10,000 -- most of which were melted. Today the 1876-CC 20 cent coin less than 20 survivors in all grades, according to Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). In large part due to the scarcity of the 1876-CC, relatively few collectors ever even attempt -- let alone complete -- a date-and-mintmark collection of twenty cent pieces.
Indeed, much of the sales activity for this denomination is from type collectors who pursue perhaps just one specimen for their collections. Most commonly the issue many collectors purchase is the 1875-S, which is the most common example and is relatively affordable throughout most of the circulated grades and available in the MS grades. The other issues in this series are much scarcer than the 1875-S and are much more challenging even in the lower circulated grades.
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. Mint mark, if any, appears in the vertical space between the eagle and Y C of TWENTY CENTS.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72420
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY CENTS
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
Variety:
Seated Liberty, 1875-1876
Coin Date:
Twenty-Cent Piece
Denomination:
20c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty twenty cent piece
Coinage Years:
1875-1876
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5295
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Coin Value History
Twenty-Cent Piece 20c Seated Liberty, 1875-1876 MS [Type]
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Twenty-Cent Piece 20c Seated Liberty, 1875-1876 MS [Type]
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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 |
1875-CC Twenty-Cent Piece. BF-2. Rarity-1. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,068
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. VF-20 (PCGS).
$268
1875-CC 20C VF30 PCGS. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 133,290. ...
$598
1875-S/S 20C FS-302, BF-16, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF45 Details. MPD-001. Mintage 1,155,000....
$232
1875 20C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 25, 1037 finer (6/26). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 38,500. ...
$378
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-CC Twenty-Cent Piece. BF-2. Rarity-1. MS-62 (PCGS).
$3,416
1875-S 20C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,155,000. ...
$129
1875 20C BF-1, JD-1, R.1, MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 30 in 61, 229 finer (4/2...
$2,135
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 20C VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 79 in 35, 878 finer. CAC: 10 in 35, 110 finer (4/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for N...
$586
1876 20C -- Scratched -- ANACS. AU53 Details. Mintage 14,750. ...
$390
1875-CC 20C MS63 NGC. BF-2, R.1. ...
$3,782
1875-S 20C MS66 PCGS. BF-9, R.2. ...
$5,002
1875-CC 20C AU55 PCGS. CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 133,290. ...
$1,647
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