20 Cents "1875⅕ Dollar" (Pattern; aluminium) 1875 front 20 Cents "1875⅕ Dollar" (Pattern; aluminium) 1875 back
20 Cents "1875⅕ Dollar" (Pattern; aluminium) 1875 photo
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20 Cents "1875⅕ Dollar" Pattern; aluminium

1875 year
Aluminium - -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1875
Value
20 Cents (0.20&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#262190
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

"1/5 OF A DOLLAR" center within laurel wreath, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY CENTS" at rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1/5
OF A
DOLLAR
TWENTY CENTS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Cents "1875⅕ Dollar" coin made of aluminum is interesting because it was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample. This specific coin is one of only a few known examples, making it a rare and unique piece in the world of numismatics.