Twenty Cent Piece

Twenty Cent Piece The US twenty cent piece was struck for only three years, from 1875 to 1878. The release of the coin was cause for much confusion as it closely resembled a quarter. As

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Early Half Dimes

Early Half Dimes Also referred to as half disme, Early Half Dimes are five cent U.S. coins made of silver. They were first made in 1792, a year earlier than when the first United States

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Seated Liberty Half Dime

Seated Liberty Half Dime For the budget-minded or beginner collector, Seated Liberty Half Dime provides an interesting series to collect, with the exception of the 1870S since only one is known to exist today. No

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Seated Liberty Quarter

Seated Liberty Quarter Minted over 50 years, the Seated Liberty Quarter is one of the easier coin series to collect. But a rare find would be those that come with a CC mint mark.  In fact,

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$10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle

$10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle (1838-1907) The $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle is reminiscent of a time when the monetary system was based on denominations of the metal value attached to them. As a result,

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Roosevelt Dime

Roosevelt Dime The Roosevelt dime replaced the Mercury dime, which was issued from 1916 to 1945. Authorized to be made soon after the passing of Franklin D. Roosevelt, it first circulated in 1946 and remains

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Mercury Dime

Mercury Dime Despite being in its name, the Mercury dime does not feature the god Mercury at all. The portrait on the obverse is that of Liberty wearing a Phyrgian cap. But the term Mercury

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