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20 Cents "Seated Liberty"
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1875-1878 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Eagle grasping arrows and olive branch
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TWENTY CENTS
Engraver: William Barber
Edge
Plain
Comment
1875SInteresting fact
The interesting fact about the 1875-1878 Seated Liberty 20 Cent coin is that it was the first coin to feature the motto "In God We Trust" on its reverse side. This motto was added to the coin in 1876, and it has remained a prominent feature on many US coins ever since.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 CC | 133290 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 S | 1155000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 1150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 CC | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 | 510 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents "Seated Liberty" 1875-1878 coin.
