As of May, 2024, a 1875-S 20 Cents, BM in uncirculated specimen can be valued at up to $200,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $32,200.00 in the 02/18/2002 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: William Barber
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 22.00 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 12
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

1875-S 20 Cents, Bm (Special Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-62200,000.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State200,000.00200,000.00200,000.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1875 Twenty Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1875 20 Cents (Regular Strike)175.001,200.001,250.0055,000.00
1875-CC 20 Cents (Regular Strike)175.002,500.002,750.00100,000.00
1875-S 20 Cents (Regular Strike)125.00900.001,000.0075,000.00
1875 20 Cents (Proof)500.001,350.001,500.0035,000.00
1875-S 20 Cents MPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)200.00900.001,000.005,000.00
1875-S/S 20 Cents MPD FS-302 (Regular Strike)175.00900.001,000.0015,000.00
1875-S 20 Cents, BMCA (Special Strike)N/AN/A350,000.00500,000.00
1875 20 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,500.0035,000.00
1875 20 Cents, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A6,000.0017,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1875-S 20 Cents, Bm (Special Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$4,000.00

Lowest Sale Price
$32,200.00

Highest Sale Price
$13,408.33

Average Sale Price
$32,200.00

Most Recent Sale Price
3

Number of Sales
$40,225.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-634,000.0032,200.0013,408.33
MS-626,210.007,130.006,670.00
MS-605,750.007,188.006,469.00
AU-551,762.501,762.501,762.50
AU-507,700.007,700.007,700.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1875-S 20 Cents, BM (Special Strike) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $32,200.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1875-S 20 Cents, BM (Special Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1875-S 20 Cents, BM (Special Strike) coin. Superior Galleries dominates with 33.33% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / Goldberg Auctioneers with 33.33% / 22.22% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1875-S 20 Cents, BM (Special Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
AU-55SEGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,762.5001/27/2015
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/06/2010
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions7,188.0005/05/2004
MS-62PCISuperior Galleries6,210.0002/18/2002
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers32,200.0002/18/2002
MS-63PCIHeritage Auctions4,000.0011/09/2000
MS-63PCISuperior Galleries4,025.0010/01/2000
MS-62PCISuperior Galleries7,130.0005/01/1999
AU-50NONEStack's7,700.0005/05/1998