© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Cents "1875" Pattern; copper
1875 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1875 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#292135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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; copper) 1875 from United States made of Copper is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance. It was minted in 1875 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype for a potential new coin design. The coin features an image of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. It is made of copper, which gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was never officially released into circulation, making it extremely rare and valuable. In fact, it is estimated that only 10 to 15 of these coins were minted, and most of them are now held in the Smithsonian Institution's National Numismatic Collection. As a result, the Pattern 20 Cents "1875" (Pattern; copper) 1875 from United States made of Copper is considered a true treasure among coin collectors and is highly prized for its historical significance and rarity.
