Tag Archives: pre-1964

Franklin Half Dollar

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…]

Walking Liberty Half Dollar

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…]

Trade Dollar

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…]

Morgan Silver Dollar

Overview As one of the most popular coins in American history, the Morgan Silver Dollar has had a superb track record in appreciating in value and is consistently ranked as one of the most collected coins in the country each year. Obverse: profile portrait representing Liberty Reverse: eagle with outstretched wings Years: 1878-1904 and 1921 Mints:  S,     [read more…]