Archive for the ‘ USA ’ Category

1804 Draped Bust Quoter

1804 Draped Bust Quoter in excellent condition was sold on Ebay. The winner will pay a US $10,601.01 for that interesting and rare coin.
Quarter dollars minted from 1804 through 1807 continue the Draped Bust obverse first used in 1796.

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1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar

Today we spied another big deal from Ebay’s coin section. The 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar in XF was sold sold for US $10,949.00.
Its a very interesting american coin. Designed by Robert Scot, first half dollar type was introduced in 1794. The coin features a right-facing Liberty bust, hair flying back in the wind, and [...]

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1799 Draped Bust $10 Small Stars

The interesting and valuable gold coin was sold on Ebay yesterday. Its a 1799 Draped bust $10 with small stars. This rare coin was sold for US $16,350.01. Collectors were made 24 bids from 13 accounts.
As we know, the eagle, or ten-dollar gold piece, was the highest denomination authorized under the original Mint Act of [...]

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US coin collecting

In the United States, coin collecting started as early as 1652. During this period, business people and individuals alike, were known to engrave and distribute their personal coins.

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Collecting quarters

What is it with these quarters that millions of people seem to go “gaga” about? Primarily, doing it is easy as quarters can be found almost anywhere and the collectible coins do not cost much more than face value.

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Price Guide

There are books out, “The Red Book” (A Guide Book of US Coins), “The Blue Book” (A Handbook of US Coins), as well as coin newsletters and catalogues available at any public or private library, coin dealers/shops anywhere in the US. There are also online guides for the prices of US coins available on the [...]

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Rare Coin Guide

To help those who are looking for those rare coins, here is a list of hard to find ones that are worth moving “heaven and earth” for.

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Design Types of US Coins

At one point in time, between 1838 and 1933, the United States issued gold coins for circulation. The Liberty Head bust was used as the design until 1907. The design was then changed to the Indian Head and Saint Gaudens motifs until 1933 when the “Great Depression” started. This prompted the recall of [...]

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The interesting gold coin was sold a couple of day ago. Its a 1803/2 $5 GOLD Capped Bust Half Eagle CHOICE AU+++. Winning bid: US $7,600.01. The auction was hot – 14 bidders and 39 bids.

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1799 Draped Bust Dollar

The interesting rare dollar was get out a couple days ago. Its a 1799 Draped Bust Dollar with steel-gray patina over exceptionally clean surfaces. Winning bid: US $6,290.00.
Coin description:
1799 DRAPED BUST DOLLARS NGC AU53
Bolender 13, with irregular date, 13 stars in arc pattern. Breen calls ‘very rare’ & indicates that ‘EF may be finest.’ Handsome [...]

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