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

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

The Indian Head Cent was the penny that circulated during the American Civil War. For five years, the coin was made of a copper-nickel alloy.

The Indian Head "white" cent, so-called because of its light color, had at first escaped the coin hoarding of the American Civil War.

The Lincoln Wheat cent is a perennial favorite of coin collectors. In 1909, it was the first circulating U.S. coin to feature a real person.

The Lincoln Memorial cent debuted in 1959 and was the second design of the Lincoln cent series, which began in 1909.

Heritage Auctions is offering a selection of Premium Gem Bust half dollars in the next part of the Stephenville Collection.

When only the best will do ... It's a catchphrase that has been used in a multitude of ways, perhaps none more appropriately than when applied to a magnificent 1899 Double Eagle PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.5 that will be among the top attractions in Heritage Auctions' Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature®

A highest-graded 1899 $20 double eagle (PF67 Ultra Cameo NGC) is being offered by Heritage in their Long Beach Expo Signature Auction.

Featured in the August 25 Platinum Night session of the Heritage Auctions Chicago World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction is an amazing Meiji gold