The Silver Dollar Since 1840
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A short overview of the story of the American Silver Dollar since 1840, from the Liberty Seated Dollar, Trade Dollar, Morgan Dollar, Peace Dollar and the Eisenhower Dollar.
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The Silver Dollar Since 1840
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A short overview of the story of the American Silver Dollar since 1840, from the Liberty Seated Dollar, Trade Dollar, Morgan Dollar, Peace Dollar and the Eisenhower Dollar.
How to Spot a Fake 1893-S Morgan Silver Dollar
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1893-S Morgan silver dollars are so renowned, that more exist today than were originally minted. Most Counterfeit 1893-S Morgans consist of altered versions of existing genuine Morgan dollars.
The Morgan Silver Dollar – An American Treasure
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The Morgan silver dollar is a unique part of the history of America. Not highly regarded in its day, the coin is now one of the most collected of all United States coins.
The Draped Bust Silver Dollar Series
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The new Draped Bust design silver dollar was introduced in October of 1795 and 42,738 examples were struck before the end of the year. These coins are proportionately less rare than the earlier flowing hair design, but there are 30 or so, MS-64 or MS-65 examples.
How Rare Are the US Trade Dollar Coins?
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When silver prices crashed in 1876, the Trade Dollar flooded the American economy. How rare and how collectable are they now?
Eisenhower Silver Dollars
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A short overview of the Eisenhower Silver Dollars, which were minted 1971-1978. They were the first circulating dollar coin to contain no silver content, although there are collectors versions that do contain 40% silver.
2023-W Silver Eagle Proof – West Point
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The 2023W Silver Eagle Proof is minted at the West Point Mint and carries a 'W' mint mark to the right of the eagle. Diameter 1.598 inches (40.60 mm).
What is a Morgan Dollar?
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The Morgan Dollar was a USA silver coin minted from 1878 to 1904 and then again in 1921. It had a currency value of one US dollar. The name Morgan derives from the designer George T. Morgan (1845-1925) who was originally from Birmingham, England
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar
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The 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar was the second USA dollar coin to be minted (after the 1794 version).
1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar (Bowed Liberty Dollar)
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With only 15 specimens known, the 1804 Draped Bust dollar is the most interesting and desirable of all U.S. coins, with many mysteries and underworld type stories surrounding it. Known as the "King of coins", it is one of the most famous and valuable coins in the world. One sold in 2013 for $3,877,500. Beware of copies!