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Twenty Cent Pieces
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1251
1875-CC
.
NGC graded MS-66. PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
The twenty cent coin made its debut in 1875, being struck
at three mints: Philadelphia, Carson City, and San Fran-
cisco. Soon, complaints started rolling into the Mint
because its size and design were too easily confused with
the currently circulating quarter dollar. The twenty cent coin
never gained popularity, and was subsequently discontin-
ued in 1878. In 1875, the employees at the Carson City
Mint pushed hard to be the first to strike the new twenty
cent coin ahead of the San Francisco Mint. It is not clear
who won the race, but Carson City still claimed the honor
onward as a source of pride. Carson City issued the twenty
cent coin for only two years. Only about 20 examples of the
1876-CC rarity exist today, so the 1875-CC is the only
chance most collectors have to own a Carson City produced
twenty cent coin.
The example offered in this lot features wonderful tur-
quoise-blue toning over each side that also exhibits deep
red highlights in the recesses of the design. Full, satiny
mint luster lies just under the toning and there are no men-
tionable marks. The strike is well above average for the
date, but not quite full on all details. This 1875-CC twenty
cent coin is scarce in its own right but very rare at this
exceedingly high grade level.
Pop 4; 1 finer in 67 Star.
Estimated Value .................................... $30,000 - 35,000
1252
1875-CC
.
PCGS graded MS-62
. Deep russet-red and sea-
blue colors dominate the obverse border, similar russet and sun-
set hues overlay most of the reverse. One dark spot is noted
over the eagle. A frosty and richly toned example of the only
collectible Carson City issue in the short-lived twenty cent
series; the only other Carson City issue, the 1876-CC, is one of
America's most famous rarities. (
PCGS # 5297
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,700 - 2,800
1253
1875-CC
.
PCGS graded EF-45
. Medium argent surfaces with
lilac accents. A lightly circulated example of this only readily col-
lectible Carson City twenty cent piece. A couple of small marks
are seen above the eagle. (
PCGS # 5297
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $800 - 850
1254
1875-CC
.
PCGS graded AU Details, Cleaning.
A light
amount of toning rests on the once-cleaned surfaces. Still, an
affordable example of this popular Carson City twenty cent
piece. (
PCGS # 5297
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $450 - 500
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