20 Cents "Seated Liberty", United States

20 Cents "Seated Liberty", United States, 1875-1878 obverse image20 Cents "Seated Liberty", United States, 1875-1878 reverse image
20 Cents "Seated Liberty" coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1875-1878
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), United States Mint of Carson City, United States (1870-1899), United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)
20 Cents "Seated Liberty" Reference Price

Reference Price

$72.00-$460.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

20 Cents "Seated Liberty" Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Eagle grasping arrows and olive branch

Engraver:

William Barber

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

Christian Gobrecht

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

20 Cents "Seated Liberty" Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

1875

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TWENTY CENTS

20 Cents "Seated Liberty" Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900) (.100 copper)

Size

20 Cents "Seated Liberty" sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:22 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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