Liberty Nickel (1883-1913)

Liberty Nickel (1883-1913) Liberty Nickel – In the early 1880s, a replacement was already being sought for the Shield Nickel which had been in production since 1866. The Shield Design proved difficult to strike and

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Buffalo Nickel (1913-1938)

Buffalo Nickel (1913-1938) During Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, five US coins received new designs. He left office in 1909, but the desire to produce more inspiring coin designs was still alive. That was made further possible

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Jefferson Nickel (1938-Date)

Jefferson Nickel (1938-Date) Since it was introduced in the United States in 1983, the Jefferson Nickel has been the longest running five cent denomination series. It was struck by the United States Mint to replace

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Shield Nickel (1866-1883)

Shield Nickel (1866-1883) Copper-nickel is the alloy of choice for American nickels made today, and the Shield Nickel created after the Civil War is the first five-cent coin to be struck with such a combination.

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Two and Three Cent Pieces

Two and Three Cent Pieces Two Cent (1864-1873) Economic turmoil during the American Civil War caused the public to hoard coins leading them to vanish from circulation. To fill the gap, some entrepreneurs came up

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Silver Dollars

Below are the most sought after silver dollars.  Click on the links for a complete overview and links to both the PCGS and NGC price guides. You can also quickly discover the exact value of

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Half Dollars

Below are the most sought after half dollars.  Click on the links for a complete overview and links to both the PCGS and NGC price guides. Flowing Hair Half Dollar (1794-1795) Early Half Dollars –

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Quarters

Below are the most sought after quarters.  Click on the links for a complete overview and links to both the PCGS and NGC price guides. Draped Bust Quarter (1796-1807) The Early Quarters – Draped Bust

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