Lot 1113
Possible Finest Known 1875 Twenty Cent Piece. NGC graded MS-67. The Philadelphia Mint produced the twenty cent denomination in 1875 and 1876 with mintages of 36,910 and 14,640, respectively. Only 53 specimens have ever received any gem grade by either NGC or PCGS and the 1875 issue is about twice as rare in gem condition. The present specimen is spectacular and is one of the finest examples known for the twenty cent denomination! Satiny silver surfaces are glazed with soft champagne toning and accented by magenta and electric blue peripheral toning. On both the obverse and reverse, the devices are frosty and luster shifts across them without interruption. Razor sharp detail and free from any abrasions. An extremely important opportunity for someone looking for a finest known twenty cent type example! NGC population of 3 in MS67 with none finer, tied for Finest Known.
Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000.
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