Representative series imageTwenty Cent PieceReference art may not show this exact date or mint.
Twenty Cent Piece
U.S. collector price guide

1875 Twenty Cent Piece

Denomination
20¢
Mint
P (Philadelphia)
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
36,910
Guide value by grade$90.00–$1,400
Limited6 priced grades

Collector value is shown by grade, but intrinsic metal value can dominate lower-grade outcomes.

Circulated$90.00
Gem uncirculated$1,400
Updated 2026-06-09published-guideHow the guide works →
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$90$225$561$1.4kG-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40MS-63
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
G-4Good
$90
VG-8Very Good
$130
F-12Fine
$185
VF-20Very Fine
$275
EF-40Extremely Fine
$500
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$1,400

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.

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Check the gradeValue changes by condition. Compare the grade ladder before using the headline estimate.
Watch melt valueFor silver or gold issues, melt value can become the practical floor.
Verify before buyingUse methodology, source confidence, and recent comps before making purchase decisions.
Common Questions

What is the 1875 Twenty Cent Piece worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $90.00 to $1,400 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1875 Twenty Cent Piece?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1875 Twenty Cent Piece?

This page does not show a meaningful melt floor for this coin, but silver and gold issues can have metal value that affects lower-grade outcomes.

Survivor's LedgerNo. cs_us_twenty-cent_twenty-cent-piece_1875_p_none
151years survived since minting
Minted
1875
Denomination
20¢
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
36,910

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Guide record
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