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1875-S 20c PR BM

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1447 oz +0.8%
$8.69
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Rare, but well-established branch mint proof struck in San Francisco.

Obverse Description

Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.

Reverse Description

An eagle is prominently featured with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TWENTY CENTS around the periphery. The mint mark appears in the vertical space between the eagle and Y C of TWENTY CENTS.

Catalog Information

GSID: 5055
Designer: William Barber
Obverse Designer: William Barber
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1875
Reverse Designer: William Barber
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY CENTS, S
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 5 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1608 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1447 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 22
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Coin Date: 1875-S
Denomination: 20c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 10–20 est. known
Coinage Type: Seated Liberty twenty cent piece
Coinage Years: 1875-1878
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 5307
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1447 oz +0.8%
$8.69
GSID:5055 PCGS:5307 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR63 CAC $43,000 $1,234
PR63 - $36,000 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1875-S 20C --Artificial Toning--NCS. Proof. ...
$5,750
Sold 1/10/2010
Heritage Auctions
1875-S 20C
$4,000
Sold 11/14/2000
Heritage Auctions
1875-S 20C PR60 Details, Artificial Toning, NCS. Little ...
$7,188
Sold 5/8/2004
Heritage Auctions
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