Kennedy Half Dollar (1964-Date) The Kennedy Half Dollar – In 1963, one of the most tragic events in American history occurred: President Kennedy was assassinated. It was a major crisis for the public’s consciousness and

Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963) The Franklin Half Dollar is of enormous historical significance to American currency. Issued only a few years after WWII and at the beginning stages of the Cold War, this half dollar

Four Dollar Stella $4 (1879-1880) At the beginning of the 19th century, America was a country filled to the brim with expansionist and global sentiments. Toward the second half of the century, now securing its

Early Half Dollars – Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, and Capped Bust Flowing Hair Half Dollar The Silver Half Dollar began circulation in 1794 with the Flowing Hair design. Congress wanted a coin that would be

Early Silver Dollars – Flowing Hair and Draped Bust Silver Dollars (1794-1804) Early on, the dollar was decided by Congress to be the cornerstone of the US monetary system. Some of the earliest dollar designs

Early Quarter Eagles – Draped Bust, Capped Bust, and Capped Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagles (1796-1834) The 1796 Draped Bust was the first quarter eagle and was designed by Chief Engraver Robert Scot. It depicts

Classic Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle (1834-1839) In the 1830’s, there was a serious crisis with America’s gold coin circulation. A short while after US Congress established an official ratio for bimetallic coins at ratio

Barber Half Dollar (1892-1915) The Barber Half Dollar started with a contest. As the young United States cemented its identity, the US Mint looked for new designs for silver coinage to reflect the character of

Three Cent Nickels (1865-1889) Also known as the copper-nickel-three-cent piece or three-cent nickel piece, the three cent nickels are one of the US coins with a brief part in mintage history. It was only minted