This particular Peace Dollar was one of the first which was struck in high relief in 1921 and then placed into circulation shortly thereafter on January 3, 1922. The design was found impractical however, and was modified to low relief in 1922 after...
The Peace Dollar was originally struck in high relief in 1921 and then placed into circulation shortly thereafter on January 3, 1922. The design was found impractical however, and was modified to low relief in 1922 after 35, 401 coins had already...
Indian Head, LIBERTY above, Date below, Thirteen Stars
This new type represents a departure from all precedents in United States coinage. Its design features no raised edge, and the main devices and legends are incuse - sunk below the surface of the coin. President Theodore Roosevelt took an interest...
Indian Head, LIBERTY above, Date below, Thirteen Stars
This coin was part of the new incuse designs by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. The obverse and reverse designs are the same as that of the quarter eagle except the FIVE DOLLARS designated on the reverse beneath the eagle.
The coin was minted from 1908...
Lady Liberty encircled by E PLURIBUS UNUM with thirteen stars and the date
The Morgan Dollar coin was designed in 1876 by George T. Morgan, formerly a pupil of William Wyon. Wyon, from the Royal Mint in London, came to America in his early 30s to serve as "Special Engraver" for director of the Philadelphia Mint, Henry...
Liberty Head surrounded by thirteen stars and the date
Authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792, quarter eagles weighed 67.5 grains, 0.9167 fineness until weight was changed to 64.5 grains, fineness 0.8992, by the Act of June 28, 1834. The Act of January 18, 1837, established fineness at 0.900. Most...
In 1999, the United States Mint began their 50 States Quarter Program, which created a special designed coin to commemorate each individual state. The Program stated that five different designs would be issued from 1998 - 2008. The states were...
This coin is a copper fals minted in 1227 AD during the reign of Queen Rusudan of Georgia. The obverse of the coin includes initials that stand for Rusudan surrounded by a square, ornamental design. The date is also included around the outside of...
The obverse of this copper, one liard coin shows a crowned ornamental design surrounded by the arms of Austria, Burgundy, and Brabant. Also, titles of Charles II are included around the design and arms. And, the mint mark of a rampant lion above...
Abstract Design Representing Europe with 6 Vertical lines and 12 Stars, 10 EURO CENT.
The Netherlands was among the first six countries that attempted to establish a confederation of European countries following World War II. Originally these countries called themselves the European Coal and Steel Community but after the signing of...
Indian Princess Head encircled with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
In 1854 the gold dollar coins were made larger in diameter and thinner. The design was changed to a feather headdress on a female, generally referred to as the Indian Princess Head or large-sized type.
Designed by James B. Longacre, this style...
Liberty Head surrounded by thirteen stars and the date
The half eagle was the first gold coin actually struck for the United States. The $5 piece was authorized to be coined by the Act of April 2, 1792 and the first type weighed 135 grains, 0.9167 fineness. The Act of June 28, 1834, changed the weight...
This coin was first minted in 1935 by the Royal Canadian Mint, and the 1966 dollar was the last circulating silver voyageur dollar. It also had two varieties, with different edge beading; this coin has large beads outlining it.
On the obverse...
This coin was minted in Denver, Colorado in 1946, just shortly after Franklin Delano Roosevelt passed away. The nation was grieving for his death, and a coin with his image seemed to be an appropriate way to honor him. The late president had been...
The obverse shows a bust of Franklin Roosevelt, but the design has a heavier lettering and bust than the previous dimes. John R. Sinnock, the chief engraver, placed his initials ("JS") at the base of Roosevelt's neck. The reverse features an...
This fifty mark bank note was issued by the Reichsbank, which served as Germany's central bank from 1876 to 1945, in 1919. A girl is depicted on the obverse, and a design with the number 50 and the letters RBD is shown on the reverse.
After...
Britannia Holding Trident and Shield, Sailing Ship, Chopmark
This silver trade dollar is part of the Britannia Series issued by Great Britain between 1895 and 1935. These coins were created to assist and encourage trade in the Orient. The obverse of this coin features Britannia holding a trident in one hand...
Denomination and Date Surrounded by Traditional Design
This copper-nickel fifty cent coin was minted in 1975. The obverse shows the date and denomination surrounded by a traditional Sinhali design, and the reverse bears Sri Lanka's armorial ensign. This coin also has a security edge, which is a...
Pineapple Above Denomination and Date Surrounded by Traditional Design
This copper-nickel rupee was minted in 1978. The obverse shows a pineapple above the date and denomination, which are surrounded by a traditional Sinhali design. The reverse bears Sri Lanka's armorial ensign. This coin also has a security edge,...
Denomination and Date Surrounded by Traditional Design
This aluminum ten cent coin was minted in 1978. This coin has a scalloped edge, and the obverse shows the date and denomination surrounded by a traditional Sinhala design. The reverse bears Sri Lanka's armorial ensign. The ten cent coin was...
