Shout out to MrEureka! - Updated with images
Thanks for the tip, Andy!
I won the lot at S-B.
UPDATE
It arrived! Thanks again, Andy! It's as nice as you said.
Images and description from Stacks-Bowers:
"1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. BF-16, FS-302. Rarity-1. Misplaced Date, Repunched Mintmark--Broadstruck--AU-58+ (PCGS).
This fascinating example readily reveals the Mint error in the form of an unusually broad planchet that extends outside of the main design elements from 1 to 5 o'clock on both the obverse and reverse. All major features are sharply defined, nonetheless, the surfaces satiny in texture with mottled golden-russet and steely-copper patina that is boldest around the peripheries. Major Mint errors such as this are rare on all classic U.S. Mint coin types, but especially for brief series such as the twenty-cent piece, which was produced for only four years from 1875 through 1878. Eagerly awaiting inclusion in an advanced collection."
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
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Was this intended as a private message? If not, how about some context please
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Nope ... it's a public "thank you."
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Maybe a little off, but still a great coin!
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Good news is always nice.... Perhaps soon we will see what was won....Cheers, RickO
Is it a 20-cent piece with a "20" counterstamp?
Yes ... soon.
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
No ... but I'll take one of those as well! Can't get enough of the "oddball" double dimes.
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Updated with images in the OP.
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
That's a very cool Twenty-Cent Piece!
Whenever I see this, I think it has our @Broadstruck forum buddy provenance
A very nice coin. What is better is that @MrEureka provided the tip to its availability.
It is so nice when we get along.
Wayne
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Congrats! Nice looking coin with an error interest to boot.
I've never been disappointed in a MrEureka recommended coin.
a wonderful coin.
isn't is an o/c b/s?
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I think the term generally used is “uncentered broadstruck”.
What strikes me as unusual is that every broadstruck 20 cent piece I have seen (admittedly not many) has been off in the same direction. Were it not for the misplaced date on your latest specimen, I would suspect they were all produced at the same time due to a repetitive failure of the collar.
One of my favorite picks ever was a well worn broadstruck 20 cent piece which had been listed as a normal quarter. I believe @astrorat is still the proud owner of that piece as well.
Sean Reynolds
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Yes he is!
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Very nice!
Cool coin, congrats on acquiring it!
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@astrorat has to send me his newp for a weekend once in lieu of a royalty check
I had asked if I could have Broadstruck pedigree added years ago and was told it would be confusing for some collectors.
I like everything about your newest addition
Boy, that's a wonderful piece !
No fair!
Next time leave these oddballs for the rest of us. You have enough!
MrEureka deserves more shoutouts!
I was lucky enough to sit with MrEureka and absorb his knowledge and view a small portion of his coin and pattern collection.
Nice coin Lane! Very nice!!
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