Here’s my new Twenty Cent piece for my type collection

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jfriedm56
jfriedm56 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 27, 2026 6:24PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Added this 1875-S Twenty Cents to my type set. What it lacks of in a higher grade, it makes up with nice luster, especially the reverse which in hand has a semi proof like eagle.


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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,111 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Agreed, love the luster on it ( it makes a differece)

  • The_Dinosaur_Man
    The_Dinosaur_Man Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Gorgeous piece!

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  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,165 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I’m glad you posted your own pictures; the obverse Trueview image makes it look like a cleaned AU.
    Your shots make it look MUCH nicer, and solid for the grade. Nice acquisition!

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  • relicsncoins
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    Nice pleasing double dime.

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  • CaptHenway
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    Nothing wrong with collecting coins like this!

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  • rooksmith
    rooksmith Posts: 1,434 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 28, 2026 8:36AM
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    Whenever I see a really old coin with almost no toning, my mind goes to "it was cleaned". Or- it could have been "restored". On the other hand it might just be "well preserved" in its natural state in a vault in the Mohave desert or somewhere without humidity and heat. Remember those Carson City Dollars, they had that luster. Whatever it is, PCGS says it is a Very beautiful MINT STATE 62

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  • jfriedm56
    jfriedm56 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks everyone for your feedback. I don’t usually collect any coins in this grade, but I took exception just because I liked the overall look of it. Thanks. Zack.

  • bronzemat
    bronzemat Posts: 2,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A real beauty, congrats.

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,340 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow! It’s a beaut!

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  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,927 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like a solid example for the set! Nice pickup!


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    Inlander Posts: 166 ✭✭✭✭
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    That's a very nice coin for 62. Congrats!

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  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,548 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice!

    I just got my first $.20 piece, ever, about two years ago or three…

    I waited for a nice one to show up. Mine is 1875 Philly.

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  • jfriedm56
    jfriedm56 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Most likely I will upgrade in the future. This coin fills a void for now.

  • DesertCoin
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    Nice coin. My favorite denomination.

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  • Copperindian
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    Nice one Zack - congrats! I only ever owned one & it’s been sold. I did like it though:

    Interesting denomination - good luck with this!
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  • P0CKETCHANGE
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    Nice! A mint state double dime is a great piece for a type set. My 75-s also has a semi-prooflike reverse, so I know the look you're referring to.

  • TallahasseeCoinClub
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    Nice!! Have you identified the mintmark variety yet?

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  • jfriedm56
    jfriedm56 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @TallahasseeCoinClub said:
    Nice!! Have you identified the mintmark variety yet?

    Such as?

  • MICHAELDIXON
    MICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,758 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    You coin is very nice and eye appealing!
    Several years ago, I wanted a nice, eye appealing AU58 20c piece. I attended several major shows and several smaller shows with none of them producing an eye appealing AU58. Not wanting to go with an MS grade, I gave up and do not have one in my collection.

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    @MICHAELDIXON said:
    You coin is very nice and eye appealing!
    Several years ago, I wanted a nice, eye appealing AU58 20c piece. I attended several major shows and several smaller shows with none of them producing an eye appealing AU58. Not wanting to go with an MS grade, I gave up and do not have one in my collection.

    Something like this?

  • Steven59
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    Very nice example!

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  • MICHAELDIXON
    MICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,758 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice!!

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  • Cougar1978
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    Very nice.

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