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 the US Mint was looking for solutions. Joseph Wharton, an industrialist and nickel mine owner, was lobbying for the bronze […]
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 with the Coinage Act of 1890 that allowed designs to be changed after 25 years. The particular coin up for […]
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 the Buffalo nickel. The coin’s continuity may have been interrupted briefly by the emergency of the Second World War but is […]
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. It is also the first to be called a “nickel” since five-cent pieces, which were made of silver, were referred […]
Live Silver & Gold Spot Charts
Live Silver & Gold Spot Charts
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 with bronze cent-sized private tokens. The use of such emergency pieces didn’t escape the notice of the US Mint. The […]
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 your coins with a free appraisal. For fastest service we like Coinfully.com. Flowing Hair Dollar (1794-1795) Early Silver Dollars – […]
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 – Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, and Capped Bust. The Silver Half Dollar began circulation in 1794 with the Flowing Hair design. Congress […]
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 and Capped Bust. The year is 1791 and US Congress has just passed a joint resolution calling for the creation […]