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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.

The 1977-D Eisenhower Dollar was the second to last Eisenhower dollar struck at the Denver Mint. Learn its story and value.

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 1800 Capped Bust Right Eagle is a a rare early U.S. gold coin with a reported mintage of 5,999 pieces. Some have sold for over $100k.