Category: Numismatic
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Peace Dollars, 1921 to 1935.
The Peace Dollar was first struck in 1921 to commemorate the end of World War I or, as it was known at the time, the Great War. The designer used the “V” instead of a “U” to stand for, “Victory. ” It was originally thought that Peace Dollars would be issued only in 1921 and…
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5 Cents “Liberty head Nickel” with “CENTS”, 1883-1913, Type 1.
From late 1883 through 1912, Liberty nickels with CENTS were minted continuously, both as Proofs and business strikes. A rarity was created in 1885, when the business strike mintage dropped to slightly over 1.4 million, a tiny fraction of what it had been in earlier years. The next year, 1886, saw a production of only…
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How to grade Buffalo or Indian Head Nickels?
Good has the entire design well worn with little detail remaining. LIBERTY is weak and merged with the rim. The buffalo is flat but well outlined. The legend is weak but readable. Very Good shows the outline of the hair at the temple and near the cheekbone. LIBERTY merges with the rim. The date is…
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The 1913 Liberty Head nickel.
The 1913 Liberty Head nickel stands as an iconic American five-cent piece, crafted in exceedingly limited quantities without authorization from the United States Mint. This unique circumstance renders it one of the most renowned and sought-after rarities in American numismatics. Remarkably, in 1972, a single specimen of this five-cent coin fetched a groundbreaking price, surpassing…