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…]
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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…]
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 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…]
Overview The beloved $20 Saint-Gaudens “Double 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, $5 and $10 Indian Head Gold pieces. Obverse: Lady Liberty holding a torch and olive branch; rays of the sun [read more…]
Overview The $2.5 Indian Head or otherwise known as the “Quarter Eagle” is the last coin of this denomination ever minted by the U.S. Treasury. This piece is 1 of 4 pieces in the “Indian Head” series along with the Gold Half Eagle – $5, the Gold Eagle – $10 and the Gold Double Eagle [read more…]