Seated Liberty Dime
The Seated Liberty Dime – this dime was introduced in 1837. Looking at its appearance, one can easily conclude that its design is very identical to its half dime counterpart. The Seated Liberty Dime’s first design showcases Liberty sitting on a rock while balancing the Union Shield with her right hand and the long pole on her left hand.
Capped Bust Dime
Replacing the Draped Bust Dime just like it did with its half dime equivalent, the Capped Bust Dime came to be. It was back in 1809 when the Capped Bust Dime was first minted and circulated. Created by John Reich, the Capped Bust Dime had a design which closely mimics its half dime counterpart during the era.
Draped Bust Dime
United States’ first ever ten-cent piece – this is the Draped Bust Dime. Crafted by Gilbert Stuart, this coin started began its service at the US coinage so to speak in 1796. When it comes to its design on the obverse, the Draped Bust Dime is very identical to the Draped Bust Half Dime…which is another coin designed by Stuart.
Indian Head Buffalo Nickel
The Indian Head Buffalo Nickel – this American nickel five-cent piece had a lot of alternate names – Indian Head nickel, buffalo nickel, or bison nickel due to the bison which was printed on the reverse of the coin. Designed by the hands of James Earle Fraser, the Indian Head Buffalo Nickel was minted and circulated from 1913 to 1938.
Liberty Head Nickel
The Liberty Head Nickel – this coin also earned the name V Nickel and it’s not really surprising why. This nickel which was designed by Charles E. Barber was an American nickel five-cent piece. Although it was officially minted from 1883 to 1912, there are a couple of patterns that were struck back in 1881 to 1882. Along with that, there are 5 pieces that were secretly created in 1913 – these 5 pieces are among America’s most fabled numismatic rarities.
Shield Nickel
More than a century ago during the Civil War years, gold as well as silver were amassed in huge proportions. Almost every coin in that era except the cent contained valuable metal. This in turn resulted to lack of small change. The low-value paper notes also known as shinplasters were disliked by many…especially merchants since they wore out very easily.
Franklin Half Dollar
The Franklin Half Dollar was minted from 1948 to 1963 in the United States. Benjamin Franklin is on the front and the Liberty Bell is on the reverse. A small eagle is to the right of the bell. Franklin actually opposed the selection of the eagle as the symbol of the US, he wanted the turkey as he thought it was a more ‘noble’ bird.
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The Walking Liberty Half Dollars were minted from 1916 to 1947. The design is by Adolph A. Weinman and his initials AAW are under the eagle’s wing feathers on the reverse.
Barber Half Dollar
Telephone service became a reality between New York and Chicago and the Coca Cola Company got its start in Atlanta, Georgia in the year 1892. It was a time for new beginnings in the United States and changes were happening at the US Mint as well. Three new silver coins entered the stage, including the Barber Half Dollar.
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
The Seated Liberty design was depicted on multiple US coins including the half dollar.The Seated Liberty half dollar pictures Lady Liberty sitting with a heraldic shield on the front and an eagle on the reverse.
