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Description
Popular 1878 Twenty Cent Piece, PR65
1878 20C PR65 PCGS. The 1878 twenty-cent pieces, known only in proof format, are important rarities in the series, from a mintage of just 600 coins. Most of those coins still survive today, with a total combined PCGS and NGC population of 715 coins, nearly 20% greater than the original mintage. Of those coins, 115 are certified in PR65 and higher grades, suggesting that only 15% of all surviving pieces are Gem proof or finer examples.This splendid representative is one of those 15%, with intermingled blue, heather, and pale gold toning over fully mirrored fields. Population: 23 in 65, 12 finer (8/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27H5, PCGS# 5306, GSID# 5051)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 5.00 grams
ASW: 0.14468oz
Mintage: 600
Auction Info
2010 September Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1144 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2010
23rd-26th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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