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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…]