1875 Pattern Twenty Cents. Judd-1407, Pollock-1550. Rarity-6-. Silver. Plain Edge. Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH--First Generation.Obv: Similar to the design that the Mint used for regular issue twenty-cent piece production beginning in 1875, but with the date in smaller numerals and the word LIBERTY incuse in the shield as opposed to in raised letters. Rev: An open wreath encloses the denomination 1/5 OF A DOLLAR with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border and a second expression of the denomination TWENTY CENTS below. Minimally toned in pale gold and silver iridescence, this lovely specimen is fully struck with modest cameo contrast between the fields and devices. Judd-1407 is popular with both pattern specialists and advanced collectors of twenty-cent pieces; slightly more than a dozen are known per the uspatterns.com website.From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. Acquired circa 1989.
