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The 1878 Twenty Cent Piece is a proof-only issue in this extremely short series that is highly desired by collectors. It has the second lowest mintage in the series at just 600. The date is scarce from the circulated grades all the way through PR66. The value escalates at a gradual pace up until the finest known grade of PR67, which is rare. The auction record for this date is a CAC approved NGC graded PR65, which brought $24,725 at a Stack's Bowers auction in 2011. As cameo and deep cameo pieces go there is an expected, yet subtle, premium. Only 133 have a Cameo designation from PCGS and NGC and only 5 exist in Deep Cameo. Deep Cameos are very rare across all Twenty Cent dates.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
An eagle is prominently featured with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TWENTY CENTS around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5051
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY CENTS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1447 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
22
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
20c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty twenty cent piece
Coinage Years:
1875-1878
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5306
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Coin Value History
1878 20c PR
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1878 20c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1878 20C PR66 NGC. BF-1, JD-1, R.3. ...
$10,370
1878 20C PR62 PCGS. BF-1, R.3. ...
$3,294
1878 20C PR63 PCGS. CAC. BF-1, R.3. ...
$5,612
1878 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$5,520
1878 20C PR61 NGC. BF-1, R.3....
$3,120
1878 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-45 (PCGS).
$2,640
1878 20C PR65 PCGS. BF-1, R.3....
$6,600
1878 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Residue (PCGS).
$3,360
1878 20C PR60 NGC. BF-1, R.3. ...
$2,880
1878 20C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/429 and 0/7+). NGC Census: (1/255 and 0/1+). CDN: $2,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$2,280
1878 20C PR50 NGC. BF-1, R.3. ...
$1,920
1878 20C PR55 PCGS. BF-1, R.3. ...
$2,340
1878 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-67 * (NGC).
$22,325
1878 20C PR35 PCGS. ...
$2,760
$1,725
1878 Twenty-Cent Piece. JD-1, BF-1. Rarity-3. Proof-66 (CACG).
$12,810
1878 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$3,660
1878 Twenty-Cent Piece. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$3,904
1878 20C PR64 PCGS. BF-1, R.3. ...
$4,026
1878 20C PR61 PCGS. BF-1, R.3. This popular and scarce proof-only issue produced just 600 pieces for the final installment ...
$3,120
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