20 Cents "1875" (Pattern; copper) 1875 front 20 Cents "1875" (Pattern; copper) 1875 back
20 Cents "1875" (Pattern; copper) 1875 photo
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20 Cents "1875" Pattern; copper

1875 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1875
Value
20 Cents (0.20&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#292132
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TWENTY CENTS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Cents "1875" (Pattern; copper) 1875 from United States made of Copper is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design, but it was ultimately rejected by the U.S. Mint. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.