© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Cents "1875" Pattern; aluminium
1875 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1875 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#292136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large "20" incuse on shield with rays on top and and olive branches/arrows at base. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "CENTS" at rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
20
CENTS
Engraver: William Barber
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 use of aluminum as the material for the coin was unusual for the time period, making it a distinctive and fascinating piece for collectors of United States currency.
