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1875-S United States Silver Twenty Cents 20C Very Good VG
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1875-S United States Silver Twenty Cents 20C Very Good VG
Discover a rare and fascinating chapter of American coinage history with the 1875-S United States Silver Twenty Cents 20C Very Good VG. Struck by the United States Mint at the San Francisco Mint, this historic coin contains 0.1447 troy oz of .900 fine silver and was designed by William Barber, the fifth Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. As part of the short-lived Twenty Cent denomination, this coin represents one of the most unusual and collectible issues in American numismatics.
The Twenty Cent Piece was introduced in 1875 as an attempt to solve a shortage of small change, particularly in the western United States. Proposed by Nevada Senator John P. Jones, the denomination was intended to make everyday transactions easier and provide an alternative to fractional currency.
The 1875-S issue was produced at the San Francisco Mint and represents one of the earliest releases of this short-lived series. The coin features the classic Liberty Seated design, adapted from earlier U.S. silver coinage, with Liberty seated while holding a shield and liberty cap. The reverse displays an eagle holding arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by inscriptions identifying the denomination as “TWENTY CENTS.”
Coin Specifications:
- Made with .900 fine silver and weighs 0.1447 troy oz
- Very Good condition
- Struck by the United States Mint at San Francisco
- Denomination: 20 Cents
- Obverse: Depicts Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in one hand and a staff with a Liberty cap in the other, surrounded by stars symbolizing the original states
- Reverse: Depicts an eagle holding three arrows and an olive branch with the denomination inscribed below.
The 1875-S United States Silver Twenty Cents 20C Very Good VG is a remarkable collectible that tells the story of an ambitious but short-lived chapter in U.S. coinage. Its unusual denomination, San Francisco Mint origin, and connection to William Barber’s craftsmanship make it a standout piece for collectors seeking historic American coins with character and rarity.
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