{"title":"Twenty Cent","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTwenty-Cent Piece\u003c\/b\u003e, authorized by the \u003cb\u003eAct of March 3, 1875\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of the rarest and shortest-lived coin denominations in U.S. history. Designed by \u003cb\u003eWilliam Barber\u003c\/b\u003e, with inspiration from \u003cb\u003eChristian Gobrecht\u003c\/b\u003e, the coin was struck in \u003cb\u003e90% silver and 10% copper\u003c\/b\u003e, measuring \u003cb\u003e22 mm in diameter\u003c\/b\u003e with a \u003cb\u003eplain edge\u003c\/b\u003e. Though intended for widespread use, it faced public confusion with the similarly sized quarter, leading to its limited production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Liberty Seated design, surrounded by stars and date below. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e A perched eagle, reminiscent of the Trade Dollar, encircled by \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" and \"TWENTY CENTS.\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinting Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Struck from \u003cb\u003e1875–1878\u003c\/b\u003e, with only \u003cb\u003e1,349,840 business strikes\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e5,000 proofs\u003c\/b\u003e produced. Rare issues like the \u003cb\u003e1876-CC\u003c\/b\u003e remain highly coveted. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRarity and Collectability:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1875-S\u003c\/b\u003e is the most common and ideal for type collectors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScarcer dates include the \u003cb\u003e1875-CC\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e1875 Philadelphia\u003c\/b\u003e, and proof-only issues from \u003cb\u003e1877 and 1878\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1876-CC\u003c\/b\u003e is a legendary rarity, with fewer than 24 known specimens, making it a cornerstone for advanced collections. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith a short minting period and fascinating history, twenty-cent coins offer a unique addition to any collection. Their rarity, design quirks (like raised \"LIBERTY\"), and historical significance ensure lasting appeal. Explore expertly curated examples of this denomination at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paradimecoins.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eParadimeCoins.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/collections\/twenty-cent-163449-modified.png?v=1727174848","url":"https:\/\/paradimecoins.com\/collections\/u-s-twenty-cent-pieces-for-sale.oembed","provider":"Paradime Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}