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Description
Superb Gem 1876 Twenty Cent Piece
Tied for Finest Certified
1876 20C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Authorized in March 1875, the
unfortunate twenty cent piece soon proved unpopular and
unnecessary. Business strikes were minted for only two years,
including the small mintage of 14,460 pieces achieved by the
Philadelphia Mint in 1876. Proof-only mintages were issued in 1877
and 1878, and the denomination was discontinued on May 2, 1878.
Twenty cent pieces were heavily melted in later years, and the 1876
is a scarce date in all grades today. At the Superb Gem level, NGC
has certified five examples, with none finer; while PCGS has graded
only two specimens, with none finer (11/09).The present coin is a stunning Superb Gem, with brilliant fields and virtually perfect surfaces. The striking details are sharp throughout. The intense visual appeal and high technical grade make this example a fitting choice for the finest type set or date collection.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23R8, PCGS# 5299, GSID# 5038)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 5.00 grams
ASW: 0.14468oz
Mintage: 14,750
Auction Info
2010 January Orlando, FL FUN US Coin Auction #1136 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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