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20 Cents "1875⅕ Dollar" Pattern; silver
1875 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1875 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Cents "1875⅕ Dollar" coin is that it was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time. Barber's design features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) side of the coin, and an eagle on the reverse (back) side. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but a small number of pattern coins were produced for collectors. Today, these coins are highly sought after by numismatists and can fetch high prices at auction.
