Posts Tagged ‘U.S. Coins’
The coin that introduced the Motto “In God We Trust”
Did you know that the United States once had a coin with a denomination of two cents? It’s true, the coin was the Shield Two-Cent piece minted from 1864 to 1873. Unfortunately, this coin is one of the shortest lived and... READ MORE
Currency of the Republic of Texas
How the Republic of Texas began its Paper Money Career… Texas’ roots have a rich and fascinating history that has become the subject of many Hollywood movies. But what many people don’t know is that after the Texas Revolution, as Texas... READ MORE
Bare Breasted Standing Liberty Quarter – A Controversial Coin
The naughty silver coin that created an American scandal When renowned sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil’s 1916 quarter-dollar design was first released into circulation, it was immediately controversial, critics claimed it was immoral and indecent. Public outcry was swift and loud.... READ MORE
War and the Peace Silver Dollar
The “war to end all wars” fell a little short of that noble aspiration. What history now calls World War I, a war that ravaged Europe from 1914 to 1918, did stir worldwide yearning, however, the yearning was for peace.... READ MORE
Honoring A Great American – The Franklin Half Dollar
It was noon on April 30, 1948, the anniversary of George Washington’s 1789 inauguration as President when the Franklin half-dollar made its debut. Employees of the Franklin Savings Bank dressed in Revolutionary-era garb sold them from a booth on the... READ MORE
Silver War Nickels – A Strategic Coin for the War Effort
When you look at a Jefferson Nickel today, you may see it as simply pocket change, however in 1942 through 1945, this coin’s composition was changed, thus playing a significant role during World War II. To really understand its significance,... READ MORE
Indian Head Eagle $10 Gold Piece – A Reflection of Our Country’s Greatness
The Indian Head Eagle has said to been the result of the unprecedented collaboration of a great sculptor and a dynamic President. Beginning after his re-election in 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, proposed the idea... READ MORE
The Face Behind the Five-Cent Indian Head Nickel
The buffalo nickel is technically known as the “Five-Cent Indian Head” coin. It’s also commonly referred to as the “Buffalo Nickel” or “Bison Nickel” due to the bison on the back and often the “Indian Nickel” based on the portrait... READ MORE
The Mercury Dime Misnomer Revealed
Winged Liberty Head Dime or Mercury Dime? The “Winged Liberty Dime” released in 1916 has been described as one of the most beautifully crafted dimes coined by the U.S. Mint. Created by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the introduction prompted nearly... READ MORE
THE HALF DISME – BRINGING AMERICA’S COIN HISTORY TO LIFE
Everyday we use coins and probably don’t really think about how they evolved or where they came from. The truth is, U.S. coinage, actually dates back long before the United States was even formed, where early Americans in the thirteen... READ MORE
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