Draped Bust Half Dollar, Small Eagle (1796-1797)
The Draped Bust half dollar (1796-97) was introduced after only two years of production of the previous Flowing Hair design.
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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 Washington's 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.
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