As of May, 2024, a 1877 20 Cents in circulated condition is worth between $4,000.00 and $6,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6,500.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $39,950.00 in the 07/13/2017 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: William Barber
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 22.00 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 510
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Twenty Cents 1875-1878

1877 20 Cents (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66+40,000.00
MS-6635,000.00
MS-65+16,500.00
MS-6514,000.00
MS-64+13,000.00
MS-6411,000.00
MS-63+10,000.00
MS-639,000.00
MS-62+8,500.00
MS-628,000.00
MS-617,000.00
MS-606,500.00
AU-58+6,000.00
AU-585,750.00
AU-55+5,600.00
AU-555,500.00
AU-53+5,350.00
AU-535,250.00
AU-50+5,100.00
AU-505,000.00
XF-45+4,750.00
XF-454,500.00
XF-404,250.00
VF-354,000.00

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 State6,500.0040,000.0014,875.00
About Uncirculated5,000.006,000.005,443.75
Extremely Fine4,250.004,750.004,500.00
Fine and Very Fine4,000.004,000.004,000.00

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 1877 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1877 20 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A8,000.0075,000.00
1877 20 Cents, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A17,500.0060,000.00

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.

1877 20 Cents (Proof) – 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

$26.00

Lowest Sale Price
$21,150.00

Highest Sale Price
$5,194.55

Average Sale Price
$6,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
64

Number of Sales
$332,451.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6717,250.0030,763.0021,414.71
MS-66+18,800.0018,800.0018,800.00
MS-668,338.0039,950.0016,282.33
MS-65+10,575.0010,575.0010,575.00
MS-655,290.0021,150.0010,189.17
MS-64+31,200.0031,200.0031,200.00
MS-6419.2515,600.006,045.79
MS-6326.0021,150.005,194.55
MS-621,438.007,475.004,095.06
MS-611,380.0015,600.005,398.03
MS-601,495.005,500.003,295.11
AU-582,185.004,313.003,575.69
AU-552,475.002,645.002,560.00
AU-501,650.004,830.002,936.69
XF-452,990.002,990.002,990.00
XF-401,725.001,725.001,725.00
PO-11,430.001,430.001,430.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1877 20 Cents (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $39,950.00.

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 1877 20 Cents (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1877 20 Cents (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 53.96% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 12.59% / 7.19% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1877 20 Cents (Proof) 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
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,300.0004/10/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers16,800.0003/29/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0001/15/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions8,100.0012/18/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0012/18/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0008/28/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0008/28/2022
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions13,512.5007/28/2022
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers31,200.0006/17/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0005/08/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0005/08/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0003/21/2022
MS-65PCGSScotsman10,620.0011/05/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0010/10/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0008/22/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,475.0006/20/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions11,100.0002/25/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0002/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,100.0002/25/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,300.0001/24/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0001/24/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0010/17/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,199.6010/17/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0009/20/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0004/26/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions5,040.0004/26/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,920.0004/26/2020
MS-63PCGSKagin's7,800.0003/02/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0001/12/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0010/24/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,900.0009/08/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0007/14/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions9,600.0004/28/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions14,400.0004/28/2019
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers6,900.0003/05/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,200.0008/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0007/15/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers14,400.0006/21/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0006/17/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions10,800.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers15,600.0003/21/2018
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers13,200.0003/21/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions7,320.0002/22/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0001/03/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions15,600.0001/03/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0009/07/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions18,000.0009/07/2017
MS-61PCGSBonham's1,872.0009/05/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions39,950.0007/13/2017
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0007/06/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers21,150.0006/21/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0006/08/2017
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers10,575.0003/29/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions21,150.0006/08/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5006/08/2016
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,052.5005/19/2016
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7505/19/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0004/27/2016
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,200.0002/01/2016
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7512/17/2015
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0012/17/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0010/29/2015
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers4,406.2507/20/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5007/12/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0006/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,640.0006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,456.2505/12/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0004/26/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers7,651.6003/06/2015
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers16,450.0003/06/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,494.2301/07/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions23,500.0012/14/2014
AU-55ANACSGreat Collections2,475.0011/23/2014
MS-61NGCGreat Collections3,414.4009/28/2014
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers7,637.5008/08/2014
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers8,518.7506/28/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7502/03/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,817.5001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions32,200.0012/19/2013
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,650.0008/18/2013
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/08/2013
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers3,407.5007/27/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0007/11/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,994.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0004/24/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers3,819.0002/22/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers22,325.0002/22/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,994.0002/07/2013
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers4,112.5011/16/2012
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers3,936.2511/16/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,639.0010/18/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,534.0004/18/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/03/2012
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0012/08/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/07/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers4,025.0008/13/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/07/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/07/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,745.0004/27/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/27/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0003/17/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0003/17/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/05/2011
AU-50NONEStack's3,450.0011/10/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,864.0009/22/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions4,600.0008/11/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions18,400.0008/11/2010
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena4,370.0008/07/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,120.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC6,900.0003/04/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,188.0001/06/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions18,515.0001/06/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/06/2010
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC5,003.0006/11/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0004/01/2009
MS-61NONEStack's1,955.0003/01/2009
AU-58PCGSStack's4,000.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena5,894.0001/01/2009
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena4,313.0011/01/2008
MS-65PCGSStack's8,050.0011/01/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0010/01/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0010/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/30/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/28/2008
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions4,744.0005/28/2008
MS-62PCGSML Coin Auctions4,600.0005/06/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/01/2008
AU-58NONEStack's4,025.0002/26/2008
MS-61NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0002/13/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/09/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCIStack's5,290.0010/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0009/27/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/27/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions4,042.0007/12/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0004/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0004/09/2007
MS-65NONEStack's10,350.0001/01/2007
MS-67NGCScotsman30,763.0010/20/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/13/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0008/13/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions16,800.0006/01/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/26/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0003/02/2006
MS-64PCGSScotsman8,625.0002/17/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/05/2006
MS-60NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0012/06/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena10,350.0010/27/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/01/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0007/28/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries12,650.0007/22/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0006/02/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena8,683.0004/07/2005
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena2,760.0003/10/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,083.0003/06/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/12/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/12/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/18/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,255.0008/18/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions2,645.0006/03/2004
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions2,128.0006/03/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0005/05/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,370.0005/05/2004
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries6,038.0004/02/2004
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0003/11/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,738.0001/28/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,763.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0001/07/2004
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries3,335.0001/06/2004
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,370.0001/05/2004
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0012/01/2003
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0012/01/2003
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries3,220.0011/21/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/07/2003
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/07/2003
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena2,588.0009/14/2003
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0009/13/2003
MS-61ANACSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,335.0007/30/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0005/01/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,898.0003/20/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,370.0001/06/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,638.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0011/21/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,338.0011/21/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,338.0009/01/2002
AU-50NONEStack's4,025.0003/07/2002
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0001/08/2002
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,760.0001/08/2002
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0011/28/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,243.0010/03/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/03/2001
MS-61PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0010/02/2001
MS-61ANACSSuperior Galleries2,013.0005/27/2001
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries2,013.0005/27/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,370.0005/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,392.0005/01/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,200.0002/01/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0002/01/2001
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions2,587.0001/04/2001
MS-62NONER.M. Smythe3,575.0011/01/2000
AU-50NONEStack's4,830.0010/17/2000
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0010/02/2000
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0010/02/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0010/01/2000
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0006/07/2000
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries3,335.0002/16/2000
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0002/06/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,508.0001/08/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions2,415.0011/18/1999
MS-65PCGSSotheby's8,800.0011/01/1999
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0008/30/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena9,200.0008/09/1999
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries4,140.0008/01/1999
AU-50NONEStack's3,105.0005/04/1999
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/01/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0001/05/1999
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,725.0011/12/1998
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,668.0011/12/1998
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena8,625.0011/12/1998
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,438.0011/12/1998
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0011/12/1998
AU-50NONEStack's1,870.0010/01/1998
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,185.0009/14/1998
MS-61NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0009/14/1998
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena23,575.0009/14/1998
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,955.0009/14/1998
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0008/03/1998
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,869.0008/01/1998
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions3,565.0008/01/1998
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,530.0009/22/1997
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/30/1997
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,897.0007/30/1997
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0007/30/1997
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena7,150.0007/28/1997
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,980.0006/02/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0005/30/1997
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0005/30/1997
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena5,500.0004/01/1997
AU-50NONEStack's1,705.0003/01/1997
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries1,980.0002/01/1997
AU-50NONESpink America2,640.0010/01/1996
AU-50NONEStack's2,090.0009/10/1996
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions1,650.0009/01/1996
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,190.0008/14/1996
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena2,200.0008/01/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,200.0008/01/1996
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena5,500.0008/01/1996
AU-50NONEStack's1,760.0006/10/1996
MS-63PCGSSpink America2,640.0006/01/1996
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,980.0005/01/1996
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0005/01/1996
MS-63ANACSStack's1,870.0004/30/1996
AU-50NONEStack's1,980.0004/30/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena3,520.0001/26/1996
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,475.0006/01/1995
PO-1NONEStack's1,430.0005/01/1995
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions1,650.0003/01/1995
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena2,200.0001/04/1995
MS-63NONEStack's13,200.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEStack's15,950.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena8,250.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEBowers & Ruddy6,250.0009/01/1980
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl19.2506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery26.0003/01/1941