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The Mint Act of 1890 allowed for changing coin designs every 25 years, and the Barber Quarter entered circulation in 1892.

The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle was the longest-running U.S. gold coin design. It is highly collectible with some examples worth $500,000+.

The Classic Head Quarter Eagle was a $2.50 gold coin produced by the United States Mint from 1834-1839. Explore its history and value.

With the introduction of a new close collar press in 1836, the Capped Bust Half Dollar saw the debut of the Reeded Edge three-year type.

Unexpected demand for $2.50 gold coins caused the Mint to create the Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle, Large Size gold coin in 1821.

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Struck from 1859 through 1873, the Type 3 Three-Cent Silver coin was the last revision and lowest mintage of the Three-Cent Silver design.

The Draped Bust half dollar (1796-97) was introduced after only two years of production of the previous Flowing Hair design.

Starting in 1965, the Roosevelt Dime was struck on a copper-nickel clad planchet. The design of the dime is unchanged since 1946.

The Washington Quarter was issued in 1932 to mark the bicentennial of George Washingtons birth. Its design selection caused controversy.