20 Cents "1875" (Pattern; aluminium) 1875 front 20 Cents "1875" (Pattern; aluminium) 1875 back
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20 Cents "1875" 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
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#292133
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Eagle center with spread wings holding arrows and olive branch. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY CENTS" at rim.

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TWENTY CENTS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Cents "1875" (Pattern; aluminum) 1875 from the United States, made of aluminum, is a unique and rare coin that was never put into circulation. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for consideration as a regular issue coin, but it was ultimately rejected. This coin is interesting because it represents a rare opportunity for collectors to own a piece of numismatic history that never came to be. Additionally, the fact that it was made of aluminum, a relatively new material at the time, adds to its novelty and historical significance.