1875-S 20C MS67 PCGS. FS-301....

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1875-S Twenty Cent Piece, MS67
Impressive High-Grade Type Coin

1875-S 20C MS67 PCGS. FS-301. This beautiful Superb Gem is boldly struck, with typical slight weakness noted on the top of Liberty's head and the on the centers of the nearby stars. The piece is highly lustrous, with a deep satiny sheen that radiates over both sides. Virtually immaculate surfaces display variegated light toning that is more extensive and quite attractive on the reverse.

Variety: FS-301. According to Cherrypickers': The top of a digit, likely an 8, is visible in the denticles below the primary 8.

Population Data (5/14): For the issue, regardless of variety, PCGS has graded just four coins at MS67 with one finer at MS68. NGC has seen seven pieces graded as MS67, likewise with one example rated even finer at MS68.

Heritage Commentary: The short-lived twenty cent denomination was only produced in business strike format for two years. The enormous mintage of 1,155,000 pieces struck at the mint facility in San Francisco in 1875 was easily the largest of the entire series, and this is certainly the most favored issue of this odd denomination for type purposes.

Provenance: Purchased from Pinnacle Rarities (11/2006).
(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23R7, PCGS# 5298, Greysheet# 5040)

Weight: 5.00 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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