As of May, 2024, a 1875-S 20 Cents MPD FS-301 in circulated condition is worth between $200.00 and $900.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00, 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 $8,000.00 in the 01/10/2005 by renowned auctioneer American Numismatic Rarities, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: William Barber
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 22.00 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 1,155,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Twenty Cents 1875-1876

1875-S 20 Cents Mpd Fs-301 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-65+5,000.00
MS-653,500.00
MS-64+2,500.00
MS-642,250.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,350.00
MS-621,250.00
MS-611,100.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+900.00
AU-58750.00
AU-55+650.00
AU-55600.00
AU-53+550.00
AU-53500.00
AU-50+475.00
AU-50450.00
XF-45+400.00
XF-45350.00
XF-40325.00
VF-35300.00
VF-30275.00
VF-25250.00
VF-20235.00
F-15225.00
F-12210.00
VG-10200.00

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 State1,000.005,000.002,120.00
About Uncirculated450.00900.00609.38
Extremely Fine325.00400.00358.33
Fine and Very Fine210.00300.00249.17
Good and Very Good200.00200.00200.00

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, BM (Special Strike)N/AN/A200,000.00200,000.00
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/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 Mpd Fs-301 (Regular 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

$265.00

Lowest Sale Price
$360.00

Highest Sale Price
$301.07

Average Sale Price
$360.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$1,204.28

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-668,000.008,000.008,000.00
MS-65+2,160.002,368.802,264.40
MS-641,020.001,292.501,110.83
MS-631,410.001,410.001,410.00
MS-60176.00176.00176.00
AU-58470.00470.00470.00
AU-50265.00360.00301.07
XF-45201.00265.00233.00
XF-40152.75152.75152.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1875-S 20 Cents MPD FS-301 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from XF-40 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $8,000.00.

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 MPD FS-301 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1875-S 20 Cents MPD FS-301 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.00% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 12.50% / 6.25% 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 MPD FS-301 (Regular 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-50PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0004/19/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0002/03/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0006/17/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5005/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions152.7502/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,368.8004/23/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0009/25/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers273.7807/27/2013
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers470.0007/27/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/06/2012
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections265.0007/01/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0002/20/2007
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,000.0001/10/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0002/13/2002