SEATED LIBERTY "TWENTY" 20 CENTS
20 Cents Facts:
The Twenty-Cent Piece was an unusual denomination struck between 1875 and 1878 and because the size of the coin and the design elements being similar to those on the Seated Quarter Dollar, these coins caused a lot of confusion with the general public (similar to the situation that occurred over 100 years later with the Susan B. Anthony Dollar). For this reason, Twenty Cent Pieces were struck for circulation only in 1875 and 1876. In 1877 and 1878, they were available only as Proofs.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Designer: William Barber
Diameter: 22 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: 77.2 grains (5.0 grams)
Edge: Plain
Mint mark: "S" (for San Francisco, CA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Mint mark location
Related links: Seated 20 Cents Mintages/Values, Seated 20 Cents Patterns, PhotoGrade Seated 20 Cents
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