Liberty Cent
US 20 Cent Pieces Collection
In one of the greatest numismatic debacles of all time, the U.S. government issued a 20-cent piece from 1875 to 1878. The 20-cent piece was only slightly smaller than a quarter dollar, and both coins shared a Seated Liberty design. Because of the similarities in size and design, the public had great difficulty in telling the two coins apart. This led to two losers in many transactions — the people who thought they were offering a quarter when they really only had 20¢, and those who took the coin as a quarter and immediately lost 5¢ on the deal. As a result, the 20-cent piece didn’t last long. The last coins for circulation were made in 1875 and 1876, and proof examples were made only through 1878.
The old adage “History repeats itself” came true in 1979, when the U.S. government introduced the Susan B. Anthony dollar.
Collecting 20-cent pieces by type is easy because you have only one coin to buy!
By type:
- Difficulty rating: Easy — there’s only one type.
- Cost estimate: Affordable — $125 for a Fine example and $650 for one in Uncirculated condition.
By date:
- Difficulty rating: Extremely difficult. This series would be a piece of cake were it not for that darned 1876-CC, a classic U.S. rarity that will cost over $100,000.
- Cost estimate: A complete set of Uncirculated and proof 20-cent pieces could run $25,000 (without the 1876-CC).
By die variety:
- Difficulty rating: Easy to moderately difficult.
- Cost estimate: Who knows? Collecting Draped Bust dimes gets expensive because most of the dates are already valuable as type coins.
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Metal Detecting Michigan 1820 Large Cent August 16th 2009
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New York cent token; obverse Photo Mugs New York cent token. Obverse Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Reverse A female figure (Liberty) standing holding a staff with a cap upon it, a bale behind….. |
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New York cent token; reverse Photo Mugs New York cent token. Obverse Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Reverse A female figure (Liberty) standing holding a staff with a cap upon it, a bale behind….. |
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New York cent token; obverse Photo Mugs New York cent token. Obverse Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Reverse A female figure (Liberty) standing holding a staff with a cap upon it, a bale behind….. |
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St Thomas 5020.122.01 Liberty 26 Inch Pedestal Top With 12 Inch Cent St Thomas 5020.122.01 Liberty 26 Inch Pedestal Top With 12 Inch Centers In White… |
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Liberty Hardware P0527A-VBR-C Bronze with Copper Highlights Bronze with Copper Highlights 128mm Cent $5.99 128mm Centers Birdcage Cabinet Pull from the Bronze with Copper Highlights Collection… |
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Scent of a Woman $3.56 Al Pacino won his first “Best Actor” Oscar for his brilliant portrayal of an overbearing, blind retired Lieutenant Colonel who hires a young guardian (Chris O’Donnell), to assist him. It’s a heart-wrenching and heartwarming tale of opposites attracting when they embark on a wild weekend trip that will change the lives of both men forever. Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell, Gabrielle Anwar, Ph… |
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Hustle & Flow (Widescreen Edition) $2.56 A Memphis pimp and drug pusher (Terence Howard) facing a mid-life crisis tries to fulfill his dream of rap stardom in this gritty drama. Aided by a sound engineer (Anthony Anderson), a local musician (D.J. Qualls), and one of his own working girls (Taraji P. Henson), Howard plans to cut a homemade demo to give to a childhood friend (Ludacris) who’s become a hip-hop success. Taryn Manning, Paula Ja… |
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Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ (Widescreen Edition) $7.84 Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson stars in this gangsta a clef as Marcus, a streetwise would-be rapper who tries to make a name for himself, first by following in his late mother’s drug-dealing footsteps, then–after landing in jail–in the music business. But when Marcus’ two worlds collide and a shooting leaves him near death, which path will he choose? Terrence Howard, Bill Duke, Joy Bryant also … |
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Copper Penny Milk Chocolate Coins, 1 lb. bag, 91 coins $14.00 Copper Pennies, milk chocolate, and a whole pound of them! Each bag contains over 91 copper coins great for trading, pirate treasure, party favor or for a wedding. Great to look at, great to eat! Delicious milk chocolate, where the quality will surprise you!… |
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Blue It’s a Boy Milk Chocolate Coins, 1 lb. bag, 91 coins $13.95 “It’s a Boy” coins, milk chocolate, and a whole pound of them! Each bag contains over 91 pink coins great for trading, offering at a birth, baby shower, or party favor or for a wedding. Great to look at, great to eat! Delicious milk chocolate, where the quality will surprise you!… |