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The Seated Liberty dime was introduced in 1837, replacing the Capped Bust dime midway through that year. It was struck until 1891, after which it was replaced by the Barber dime in 1892. From 1837 to 1891, the basic designed never changed: the obverse always featured a seated Miss Liberty, while on the reverse, there was always “One Dime” within a wreath. But...
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The Seated Liberty Quarter is our nation’s third twenty-five cent coin.
Compared to the earlier Draped Bust and Capped Bust quarter types, the Seated Liberty quarter had an extraordinarily long run. When the Seated Liberty quarter was first struck in 1838, there was little...
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The Indian Head gold pieces, including the Indian Head Half Eagle, are unlike any other coins produced before or since by Uncle Sam: their designs and inscriptions are sunken below the surface of the coins, rather than being raised.
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The Capped Bust Dime was designed by Mint Assistant Engraver John Reich.
The Capped Bust dime was introduced in 1809. But it had a sputtering start, being struck only four times in its first eleven years: 1809, 1811, 1814 and 1820. From 1820, however, it was struck on a consistent basis, until it was replaced by the Seated Liberty dime mid-way through 1837.
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The tiny Liberty Head Gold Dollar had tremendous purchasing power - equivalent to a full day's wages or more for many Americans in the mid-1800s.
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The U.S. Trade Dollar of 1873-85 is unique for a number of reasons. It’s the only U.S. silver dollar to be struck during a period when U.S. legislation had officially revoked provision for a silver dollar coin! It’s the only U.S. coin struck primarily for use outside of the United States, namely the Orient. It’s the only U.S. coin to have its legal tender status revoked. It’s the only U.S. coin to indicate how many grains it weighed, as well as indicating the fineness of the silver it contained. And it’s the only U.S. coin that’s immediately associated with the term, “chop marks.”
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