20 Cents "Seated Liberty"

Features

Country United States
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1875-1878
Value 20 Cents (0.2 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 5 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
References KM# 109
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.

Obverse

Seated Liberty with shield and Phrygian cap on pole, surrounded by 13 stars

Lettering:
LIBERTY
1876

Engraver: Christian Gobrecht

Christian Gobrecht was the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1840 until his death in 1844. He was responsible for designing the famous "Seated Liberty" designs, which were in turn the direct inspiration for the design of the Trade Dollar.

Reverse

Eagle grasping arrows and olive branch

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
C C
* TWENTY CENTS *

Engraver: William Barber

William Barber (2 May 1807 – 31 August 1879) was the fifth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1869 until his death. Barber is best known for his "Britannia"-inspired trade dollar design, and his adaptation pf the long-standing Seated Liberty design for use on the ill-fated 20-cent piece, which saw circulation only in 1875 and 1876.

Edge

Smooth

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1875  37,000 14%
1875  2,790 0% Proof
1875 CC 133,290 4%
1875 S 1,155,000 95.35 109.67 124.67 98.35 84%
1876  14,640 2%
1876  1,260 0.5% Proof
1876 CC 10,000 1.6% Very Rare. 10-15 Examples known to exist.
1877  350 0.5% Proof
1878  600 0.5% Proof

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