Grading US CoinsLearn to grade U.S. coins accurately and responsibly

Seated Liberty Twenty-Cent Piece

Here you will find the basics for identifying this coin. Our full grading guide for it, the high points to check, common problems, and what to watch for, is still being researched. We add that detail only once we have checked it against trusted sources, so it is not on this page yet.

At a glance

DenominationTwenty-Cent Pieces
Common nameTwenty-cent piece
Years issued1875–1878
DesignerWilliam Barber
EraSeated Liberty era (1875–1878)
Skill levelAdvanced

What it looks like

A reference photo for identification. Click to enlarge. This is an example coin, not a graded specimen.

Same coin: 1876-CC twenty-cent piece

Obverse 1876-CC twenty-cent piece (obverse). Example only, not professionally graded. (click to enlarge)
Reverse 1876-CC twenty-cent piece (reverse). Example only, not professionally graded. (click to enlarge)

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