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20 Cents "1875⅕ Dollar" (Pattern; aluminium) , United States

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Obverse
Liberty at seashore with olive branch in right hand and left on globe inscribed "LIBERTY." In background there are two flags, a wheat sheaf, and a steam ship.
Latin
LIBERTY 1875
Reverse
"1/5 OF A DOLLAR" center within laurel wreath, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY CENTS" at rim.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1/5 OF A DOLLAR TWENTY CENTS
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