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

1875 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1875
Value
20 Cents (0.20&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#124181
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.