Issuer: United States Composition: Silver (.900) (.100 copper); Title: 20 Cents Seated Liberty; Ruler: Federal republic
The Twenty-Cent Piece was an unusual denomination struck between 1875 and 1878. Because the size of the coin and the design elements were so similar to those on the Quarter Dollar, these coins caused a lot of confusion with the general public (similar to the situation that occurred over 100 years later with the Susan B. Anthony Dollar). For this reason, Twenty Cent Pieces were struck for circulation only in 1875 and 1876. In 1877 and 1878, they were available only as Proofs.
Denomination | |
Metal | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
Size (mm) | Weight (g) | |
Obverse | Seated Liberty with shield and Phrygian cap on pole, surrounded by 13 stars Lettering:1875 |
Reverse | Eagle grasping arrows and olive branch Lettering:UNITED STATES OF AMERICATWENTY CENTS |
References | KM 109; |
Rating | Rating Group | Serial Number | Graded with Issue | PCGS | 44517727 |
Links | Link 3 |
