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20 Cents "1875" Pattern; silver
1875 yearSilver | - | - |
Issuer | United States |
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Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1875 |
Value | 20 Cents (0.20 USD) |
Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#124181 |
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Rarity index | 90% |
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; silver) 1875 from United States made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was designed by William Barber, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, and features a Liberty Head design 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.