Twenty Cent Piece
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Spanning 1875 to 1878, the Twenty Cent Piece catalog contains 9 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1877 Twenty Cent Piece at just 510 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1876-CC Twenty Cent Piece at up to $1,100,000 in top grade.
Twenty Cent Piece · All Strikes Mintage by Year
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About the Twenty Cent Piece
The Twenty Cent Piece, minted in the United States from 1875 to 1878, is a fairly rare and distinctive coin. The Twenty Cent Pieces were the first United States coins to feature a denomination using the decimal system, which is the basis of our currency today. They are composed of 90% silver, 10% copper and weigh 5 grams.
Adorned on the obverse of the Twenty Cent Piece is a Seated Liberty design, depicting a portrait of the Goddess Liberty with her draped clothing, holding a Union Shield in one hand and a Sword of Freedom in the other. In the background, thirteen stars surround Liberty, representing the original United States Colonies. Around the portrait is the inscription “LIBERTY” along with the year of minting.
On the reverse of the coin is a similar design to that of the Seated Liberty dime. The inscription reads “TWENTY CENTS” at the top, with a large wreath encircling the coin’s face. The wreath is a symbol of bounty, celebrating the United States’ constant production. At the bottom is the inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”.
The Twenty Cent Pieces were minted at the Philadelphia and Carson City mints, with most coins being produced in Philadelphia. Over 13 million Philadelphia-minted coins were issued, but the Carson City mint only produced 975 coins, making them notably more rare and much higher in value.
Today, the Twenty Cent Piece is highly sought-after by collectors, though some can still be found in circulation for a reasonable price. With various grades and conditions available, the coin's value can range anywhere from $45 to over $13,000. The rarity and unique designs of the Twenty Cent Piece give it a timeless charm, making it a prized and beloved coin even over a century after its production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Twenty Cent Piece minted?
- The Twenty Cent Piece was minted by United States from 1875 to 1878.
- How many Twenty Cent Piece coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 1,355,000 Twenty Cent Piece coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Twenty Cent Piece?
- Twenty Cent Piece coins were struck with the following mintmarks: CC, S. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Twenty Cent Piece made of?
- The Twenty Cent Piece is made of silver (.900) (.100 copper), weighs 5 grams, and measures 22 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Twenty Cent Piece worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $1,100,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.