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14 hours ago · The 1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is a remarkable piece of American numismatic history. This $2.50 gold coin is cherished by collectors for its historical significance, scarcity, and connection to key U.S. mint locations.
1 day ago · These coins had not previously been available for study. “To give an idea as to the scope of the collection there were 19 cents of the 1793 Chain and Wreath types, 75 cents dated 1794, and a total of 344 dates and varieties from 1795 to 1814 and followed by 784 later dates of the 1816 through 1857 range.
3 days ago · The Classic Commemorative Era spans 62 years from 1892 to 1954. During this period, commemoratives were struck exclusively in gold and silver, with the silver half dollar and gold dollar formats ...
4 days ago · The year 1857 in American history included many significant events. These included the tragic sinking of the S.S. Central America off the coast of North Carolina, the Panic of 1857 (exacerbated, in part, by the financial loss from the S.S. Central America) which saw New York banks close in October, not to reopen until mid-December of that year, and Congress banned the use of foreign coins as ...
4 days ago · The reverse of the 2024 Native American Dollar depicts an American flag and an eagle staff, the latter a Native American symbol of respect, honor, and patriotism. The two symbols forged on one canvas of the coin represents dual citizenship for so many Indigenous Americans. The reverse design by Phebe Hemphill is married with the common obverse ...
4 days ago · The Lincoln Wheat Penny was struck from 1909 to 1958 and is an essential part of U.S. numismatics. As one of the most iconic and collected coins in American history, they offer a rewarding hobby for beginners and seasoned collectors alike.
1 day ago · A coin mint mark is a symbol, usually a letter or a combination of letters, found on a coin that represents the specific mint where the coin was produced. For example, in the United States, a “P” signifies the Philadelphia Mint, while a “D” represents the Denver Mint. Mint marks have been used for centuries to track where coins were made.
