The $5 Liberty Head (Coronet) Gold Half Eagle was minted 1839 – 1907 and is one of the four pieces in the “Liberty Head” series along with the Gold Quarter Eagle $2.5, the Gold Eagle $10 and the Gold Double Eagle $20. Obverse: Shows Liberty, facing left, encircled by 13 stars with the word “LIBERTY” [read more…]
If you feel a little daunted by the way gold is taxed, don’t fret. You’re not alone. Gold is a unique investment. Like any investment, it’s subject to some pretty complex tax rules. Add in the many ways you can own it and the complexity goes up. In this post, we’ll try to answer some [read more…]
Overview The Franklin Half Dollar is one of the last silver coins in America whose entire series was produced with 90% silver. This piece replaced the Walking Liberty Half Dollar which had been in circulation since 1916. Obverse: Benjamin Franklin Reverse: Liberty Bell with small Eagle Years: 1948-1963 Mints: D, S and P Edges: Reeded Designer: John [read more…]
Overview The $3 Dollar Gold piece is the member of a class of unusual denomination pieces who had low mintage numbers and circulated sparsely. The obverse and reverse designs for this coin are identical to the Type 3 Gold $1 piece which was minted during the same time period between 1856 and 1889. Obverse: Lady [read more…]
Overview The Walking Liberty Half Dollar is one of the most popular half dollars in American history. This piece was minted from 1916-1947 and replaced the Barber Half Dollar which had been in circulation since 1892. Obverse: Lady Liberty walking with United States flag over shoulder and holding branches Reverse: Eagle perched on mountain top [read more…]
The $2.5 Liberty Head is one of only four $2.5 pieces ever produced by the U.S. Mint. This piece replaced the $2.5 Classic Head which had been in circulation since 1834. This piece is 1 of 4 pieces in the “Liberty Head” series along with the Gold Half Eagle – $5, the Gold Eagle – [read more…]
Overview Unlike other U.S. coins, the Trade Dollar was produced with the plan of it being circulated in foreign countries. This is the only $1 coin that was ever minted with that intention and the minting of this piece came about in the same legislation that ended the production of the Seated Liberty Dollar. Obverse: [read more…]
Overview The $4 Stella is one of the rarest coins in not only the United States but in the entire world. It is a pattern coin which means it was never approved for release by the U.S. government. Less than 500 of these were ever minted and to get your hands on one will most [read more…]
Overview The $5 Indian Head “Eagle” is the last coin of this denomination ever minted by the U.S. This piece is 1 of 4 pieces in the “Indian Head” series along with the $2.5 and $10 Indian Heads and $20 Saint-Gaudens. Obverse: Native American man in headdress Reverse: Standing eagle on branch Years: 1907-1916 & [read more…]
Overview The $10 Indian Head “Eagle” is the last coin of this denomination ever minted by the U.S. This piece is 1 of 4 pieces in the “Indian Head” series along with the $2.5 and $5 Indian Heads and $20 Saint-Gaudens. Obverse: Lady Liberty in headdress Reverse: Standing eagle on branch Years: 1907-1916, 1920, 1926, [read more…]
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