© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Cents "1875" Pattern; nickel
1875 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1875 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#292134 |
|---|---|
| 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; nickel) 1875 from United States made of Nickel is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time, and features a Liberty head on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The coin was intended to be a pattern for a new 20-cent piece, but it was never produced for circulation. As a result, only a small number of pattern coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
