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Indian Cent

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 KMFranck 0 Comments Coins, Indian Cent

Indian Head Cents replaced the Flying Eagle Cent in 1859. The obverse depiction of a putative American Indian is actually a head of Liberty with an Indian chief’s headdress. In 1860, the wreath was altered and a small shield was added to the top of the reverse.

Braided Hair Cent Coins

Braided Hair Cent

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 KMFranck 0 Comments Braided Hair Cent, Cent Coins, Coins

Braided Hair large cents first appeared in 1839 as a modification to the old Matron head design. The most obvious difference between the two, besides the shape of the head, is the braiding of the hair from Liberty’s ear to her forehead.

Classic Head Cent Coins

Classic Head Cent

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 KMFranck 0 Comments Coins, Half Cents and Cents

John Reich’s Classic Head design entered the large cent world in 1808 and was issued every year from 1808-1814 inclusive. All dates in this series are of relatively equal rarity, with none being particularly valuable.

Coins Draped Bust Cent

Draped Bust Cent

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 KMFranck 0 Comments Cent Coins, Coins

Ron Guth: The Draped Bust large cent first appeared in mid-1796 as a replacement for the former Liberty Cap design. The

Braided Hair Half Cent Coins

Braided Hair Half Cent

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 KMFranck 0 Comments Coins, Draped Hair Half Cent

The Braided Hair half cents boast some of the lowest mintages of any U.S. coin types. Some collectors, especially those who have an affinity for this denomination, believe they are among the best values, as well. From 1840 to 1849, only proof examples were struck, thus the first circulation strikes did not appear until 1849.

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Coins Commemorative Coins

Apollo 11 – 50th Anniversary Set To Feature U.S. Mint and Royal Australian Mint Coins

January 9, 2020 KMFranck 0 Comments Apollo 11, Coins, Royal Australian Mint

An upcoming United States Mint and Royal Australian Mint product brings together a U.S. Apollo 11 half-dollar and an Australian Moon Landing $5 silver coin in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the July 20, 1969 first manned landing on the Moon.