Early American draped bust coins, also known as Draped Bust coins, were minted in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These coins feature a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) side, draped in a flowing gown and wearing a Phrygian cap. The reverse side of the coin typically features an eagle or …
Mint State grading is an important aspect of coin collecting, as it helps to determine the condition and value of a coin. The Mint State grading scale is used to evaluate the condition of a coin and ranges from MS-60 to MS-70. In this blog post, we will focus on the Mint State grading scale …
As we enter 2023, the world of coin collecting continues to evolve and adapt. One area of coin collecting that has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years is the collecting of Buffalo nickels. First minted in 1913 and produced until 1938, the Buffalo nickel, also known as the Indian Head nickel, features a …
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The United States Mint’s 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars celebrate the 100th anniversaries of two classic, historic coins—the last minting in 1921 of the Morgan Dollar and the first minting of the Peace Dollar. The program includes five versions of the 2021 Morgan Dollar and one 2021 Peace Dollar. Each treasure is a masterpiece in …
The design high points should be the first areas of the coin inspected. Tilt and rotate the coin, looking for a contrast of luster between the high points and the rest of the coin. Abrasions on the high points drop the grade to circulated.
Morgan dollar production continued at its Congressionally mandated pace in 1887, despite the fact that even 10 years into the series’ run it had failed to gain a meaningful place as a circulating coin for most Americans. The 1887 Morgan dollar, known more officially as the Liberty Head dollar, is a silver coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia …
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the last Morgan Silver Dollar and the first Peace Silver Dollar. The 1921 Morgan and Peace Dollars are also front and center this year as the US Mint has announced 2021 examples of both issues to commemorate the centennial.
For the past 50 years or so, one of the most popular series among U.S. numismatists has been the Morgan silver dollar. Struck between 1878 and 1904 (with a final issue in 1921), Morgan dollars have achieved their popularity due to their large size, attractive design, and widespread availability in Mint State grades at relatively low cost (for common dates).
An 1889-CC Morgan Dollar Graded NGC VF25. Images courtesy of Heritage Auctions, Ha.com. As Mint State Morgan silver dollars are extensively advertised and gem-quality better date Morgans realize astounding prices in major auctions, collectors forget that Very Fine grade Morgans have much detail and are often very desirable coins. Editorial Featured U.S. Coins This article originally appeared in …
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