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History of the Mercury Dime -The Mercury Dime was minted from 1916 through 1945. The coin is actually named a 'Winged Liberty Dime', but as the image of Liberty wearing a cap with wings looked very much like the Roman God Mercury it is better known as a 'Mercury Dime'.
History of the Barber Dime -Barber Dimes, designed by the eponymous Charles E Barber, were produced from 1892 through 1916. Here is the history, collectors notes, key dates, and also the story of the 1894-S which easily commands $1.5 million.
History of the Standing Liberty Quarter -The first Standing Liberty Quarter coins came off the Philadelphia presses on December 16, 1916 and the series continued through 1930.
2020/21 America the Beautiful Quarters Program -The 2020-21 America the Beautiful Quarters is part of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Silver Proof Set series and the 11th and final set to be released. This is a six coin release, five in 2020 and one in 2021.
1900 Lafayette, America’s First Commemorative Silver Dollar -The Lafayette commemorative silver dollar was America's first commemorative silver dollar and the first coin to have a portrait of the first president on it. It was the only silver dollar commemorative coin minted until 1983.
1889 Morgan Silver Dollar -Although all of the Morgan Dollars have more value than their face value, the 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar has the most value and is the most sought after coin in the entire Morgan Dollar series.
2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program -2019 America the Beautiful Quarters is part of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Silver Proof Set series and was the 10th set to be released. Features Lowell National Historical Park, Massachusetts; American Memorial Park, Northern Mariana Islands; War in the Pacific National Historical Park, Guam; San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Texas; and Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, Idaho.
The Flowing Hair Silver Dollar – An American Beauty -One of many more fascinating aspects of America's early days regards the origin of the early United States silver dollar coin, specifically The Flowing Hair Silver Dollar.
The 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar and the ‘Schoolgirl’ Pattern Dollar -1879 was a notable year for the Morgan Silver Dollar. The Morgan design was first released in 1878 and production was increased by using four mints in 1879. There were a number of varieties and a very special 'Schoolgirl' pattern dollar.
Historical Importance of the Indian Head Cents -The Indian Head Cents, as coins, were considered as being one of the most popular 19th-century American series amongst collectors. Commonly referred to as the Indian Penny, the Indian Head Cents were officially introduced on the 1st of January, 1859.