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The 1875 Proof Twenty Cent Piece is the first year of issue for this extremely short series that is very highly desired by collectors; and therefore, the first struck in proof format. It is one of the two proof type coins (the other being from 1876) from the 4 total issues that is relatively common with a mintage of 2,790. This mintage is quite high for proof issues of this denomination. This date is decently scarce from the AU range all the way through MS66. The value escalates at a gradual pace up until the finest known grade of PR67, which is rare. As cameo and deep cameo pieces go there is an expected, yet subtle, premium. The survival estimate for the date is 600 although just 124 have a Cameo designation from PCGS and NGC and only 6 exist in Deep Cameo. Deep Cameos are very rare across all Twenty Cent dates.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5044
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1875
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY CENTS
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
Denomination:
20c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,200
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty twenty cent piece
Coinage Years:
1875-1878
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
95303
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Coin Value History
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20C 1875 NGC PR65 UCAM
$10,281
1875 20C PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. BF-1, R.1. ...
$6,900
1875 20c NGC Proof 65 UCAM
$11,500
1875 20C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$6,600
1875 20C PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$8,812
1875 20C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$8,225
1875 20C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$19,550
1875 20C PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/2). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$8,460
1875 20C PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,519
1875 20C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$8,225
1875 20C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1/2). NGC Census: (0/0). (#95303)...
$7,475
Twenty-Cent Piece 20c Seated Liberty, 1875-1878 PR [Type]
Worth: $750 – $40,000
1875 20c PR
Worth: $750 – $24,000
1875-S 20c PR BM
Worth: $12,500 – $36,000
1876 20c PR
Worth: $750 – $40,000
1877 20c PR
Worth: $2,000 – $26,400
1878 20c PR
Worth: $1,400 – $26,400
Twenty-Cent Piece Set 20c Seated Liberty, 4 Coins PR
Worth: $6,850 – $100,800
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