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Message:: [QUOTE="USCoinCollector42, post: 3169534, member: 75732"]That's a completely genuine United States coin. In uncleaned/relatively undamaged condition it would be worth upwards of $100. Unfortunately, your coin is worn and looks like it has been cleaned at some point in its lifetime. Because of this, it will likely sell for under $100 but probably still above $50 since 20 cent coins are very desirable. Here's a good link that tells you about your coin. The 'S' on the back means that it was minted in San Francisco (as opposed to one of the other operating US mints).<a href="https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/1758/twenty-cents/1875-S/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/1758/twenty-cents/1875-S/" rel="nofollow">https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/1758/twenty-cents/1875-S/</a> 20 cent pieces were indeed made by the US Mint but only from 1875 to 1878. Believe it or not, the US Mint also made 1/2 cent, 2 cent, and 3 cent coins. If you search these up on Google, you'll find all sorts of interesting information. Just curious - What else did your relatives give you? If you post pictures of the really worn and unidentifiable coins, some of the members here will be able to give you a positive identification. The 20 cent piece is very desirable and was made in very small quantities (hence why they are so valuable). 1875 S is the most bountiful out of all the 20 cent pieces.[/QUOTE]