coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 20c \ 20-Cent Pieces
United States 20 cent pieces were minted briefly from 1875 to 1878 as part of an effort to eliminate the use of fractional currency. The coins were composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, featuring an obverse design of Liberty and a reverse adorned with a wreath and the denomination. Due to their limited production and unique design, 20 cent pieces are considered collectible and can be found in various grades, impacting their value significantly among numismatists. Their rarity and historical context contribute to their appeal in American numismatic collections.
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1875 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1875 | Philadelphia |
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1875 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1875 | Philadelphia |
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1875-CC 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1875 | Carson City |
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1875-S 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1875 | San Francisco |
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1875-S 20c BM | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1875 | San Francisco |
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1876 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1876 | Philadelphia |
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1876 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1876 | Philadelphia |
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1876-CC 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1876 | Carson City |
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1877 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1877 | Philadelphia |
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1878 20c | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 1878 | Philadelphia |
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Twenty-Cent Piece 20c Seated Liberty, 1875-1876 | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 0 | |
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Twenty-Cent Piece 20c Seated Liberty, 1875-1878 | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 0 | Philadelphia |
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Twenty-Cent Piece Set 20c Seated Liberty 4 Coins | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 0 | Various |
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Twenty-Cent Piece Set 20c Seated Liberty, no 1876-CC 4 Coins | 20c | 20-Cent Pieces | 0 | Various |