1876 Seated Liberty Twenty Cent
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$88,125 MS67 07-06-2017 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1876 Seated Liberty Twenty Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Seated Liberty Twenty Cents 1875-1878 series. With a mintage of 14,640, this is a scarce issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 59% of production. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed LIBERTY in her right and the reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings. The 1876-CC with a mintage of approximately 10,000 is the key date — most were melted when the denomination was recognized as a failure. Only Philadelphia and Carson City struck coins for circulation. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $298 to $2.0K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 5 grams, 22 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5299.
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