United States coins
1893 Rare Morgan dollars
The Morgan dollar was developed as a result of the Bland-Allison Act of February 28, 1878, which was a political "pork-barrel" project to save the silver "barons" of Nevada from a slump in the demand for silver from the Comstock Lode and other mines in Nevada and other states.
The Morgan dollar was developed as a result of the Bland-Allison Act of February 28, 1878, which was a political "pork-barrel" project to save the silver "barons" of Nevada from a slump in the demand for silver from the Comstock Lode and other mines in Nevada and other states.
Barber half dollar coins
The Barber Half Dollar, once know as the “Liberty Head Half”, was minted from 1892 to 1915 and consists of 73 regular issues, plus one major variety, the 1892 micro O. Barber halves enjoy a solid collector audience, but mostly in lower grades (AG-VF)
The Barber Half Dollar, once know as the “Liberty Head Half”, was minted from 1892 to 1915 and consists of 73 regular issues, plus one major variety, the 1892 micro O. Barber halves enjoy a solid collector audience, but mostly in lower grades (AG-VF)
Carson City Morgan Dollars
Carson City: two little words that paint big pictures of the Wild West, the Comstock Lode, and big silver and gold coins that clang when you drop them on a bar in a saloon.
Carson City: two little words that paint big pictures of the Wild West, the Comstock Lode, and big silver and gold coins that clang when you drop them on a bar in a saloon.
Charles E Barber Coinage
Charles Edward Barber served as chief engraver at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia from 1879 to 1917. Born in London in 1840, he was a third generation engraver. Barber is best known for the trio of coins (dime, quarter and half ) that are named for him, the “V” nickel, and dozens of patterns.
Charles Edward Barber served as chief engraver at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia from 1879 to 1917. Born in London in 1840, he was a third generation engraver. Barber is best known for the trio of coins (dime, quarter and half ) that are named for him, the “V” nickel, and dozens of patterns.
Facts about United States Coins
Want to know interesting facts about United States coins? Here is a collection of interesting trivia facts about American metal currency.
Want to know interesting facts about United States coins? Here is a collection of interesting trivia facts about American metal currency.
Kennedy half dollar coins
Kennedy half dollars are one of the easiest United States coins for a beginning collector to complete as a circulated year/mintmark collection.
Kennedy half dollars are one of the easiest United States coins for a beginning collector to complete as a circulated year/mintmark collection.
Liberty Seated Half Dollars
Restrikes of these coins are available, although they are quite rare and very expensive. Dated 1836, they are all listed in the book of U.S. pattern coins by Judd, but J-60 is now considered a regular issue despite the fact that only 1,000 were minted in proof.
Restrikes of these coins are available, although they are quite rare and very expensive. Dated 1836, they are all listed in the book of U.S. pattern coins by Judd, but J-60 is now considered a regular issue despite the fact that only 1,000 were minted in proof.
Mintmarks on United States coins
Mint marks on U.S. coins help identify what mint facility produced the coin. The U.S. mint has produced many unique coins throughout our history.
Mint marks on U.S. coins help identify what mint facility produced the coin. The U.S. mint has produced many unique coins throughout our history.
Morgan dollar coin history
Perhaps no coin being collected today conjures up visions of the old west like the Morgan Dollar. Minted from 1878 to 1904 and then for one more year in 1921, the changes that took place in America during the span of the Morgan Dollar are startling.
Perhaps no coin being collected today conjures up visions of the old west like the Morgan Dollar. Minted from 1878 to 1904 and then for one more year in 1921, the changes that took place in America during the span of the Morgan Dollar are startling.
Uncommon historical US coins
Take a quick look through your pocket change. Chances are you’ll have the standard lot: a couple pennies, a nickel or two, a few dimes, some quarters and maybe a half dollar or a dollar coin. It has been this way for the entirety of every living American’s life.
Take a quick look through your pocket change. Chances are you’ll have the standard lot: a couple pennies, a nickel or two, a few dimes, some quarters and maybe a half dollar or a dollar coin. It has been this way for the entirety of every living American’s life.
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