coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 20c \ 20-Cent Pieces \ 1876 \ Philadelphia
The 20 cent piece, minted in the United States from 1875 to 1878, is a rare and intriguing collectible coin, primarily struck in Philadelphia. With a design featuring the Liberty head on the obverse and an agricultural wreath encircling the denomination on the reverse, these coins had a short production run and were intended to simplify transactions during a period of currency transition. The 1876 20 cent piece is particularly sought after by collectors due to its limited mintage and the challenges it faced in circulation, leading to its rapid disuse and scarcity in today's market.
