How unusual is it to come across a heavily circulated 20 cent piece?

seanq

I've always been under the impression that the 20 cent coin was universally disliked and did not circulate much as a result. I stumbled across an example today that would probably grade Fair-02 if certified, I'm wondering if that could be considered a condition scarcity and if it would be worth picking up for a low-ball set collector.


Sean Reynolds

Zoins

Check the pops?

You can always wear it down some more and turn it into a PO-1 which would get much more interest.

Type2

Frankcoins

<< <i>Check the pops?

You can always wear it down some more and turn it into a PO-1 which would get much more interest. >>



Pops are in no way representative of the average grade of a series. The coins received heavy circulation, with many
worn down to AG-G

Gemini

How unusual is it to come across a heavily circulated 20 cent piece? Very easy I have three and in mho its more unusual to find 20 cent pieces mid grade and above.

1794half1839

I agree with Gemini, usually the 20c pieces that come over the counter are AG-VG, usually cleaned or has other problems.

coindeuce

If it's a '76-CC, very unusual.

doh

Like others have said most 20 cent pieces are pretty well worn, Fine or lower I'd say. That's why unc pieces, even 1875-Ss, bring strong prices. A nice well struck XF/AU is a tough coin to find as well.

BillJones

The coin is probably a little scarce in AG-3, but it's not all that hard to find an 1875-S or even an 1875-CC in Good. Coins in those grades are not worth certifying so the population reports make them look scarcer than they are.

cullenbryant

what a coincidence, i just put an image up in another thread of this one i got in a lot purchase.
i hadn't even seen this thread, or maybe my subconscious did and made me think of it. who knows, but here it is.

WinPitcher

My 1875 cc is in the AG/G range too.

Steve