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With a metal composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, the 1874-S Seated Liberty dime, designed by Christian Gobrecht, can be purchased for a reasonable price. (Image courtesy of usacoinbook.com)
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1874-S Seated Liberty Dime

By Paul M. Green
The 1876-CC Trade dollar with a mintage of 509,000 coins varies widely in price, going from $225 in G-4 to $64,000 in MS-65 where just one coin is known.
Coin Spotlight

1876-CC prices, grades range wide

By Paul M. Green
A very low mintage plus a lack of saving adds up to the very rare 1871-CC Seated Liberty quarter, which is tough to find in lower grades and nearly impossible in mint state.
Coin Spotlight

Low quantities for 1871-CC quarter

By Paul M. Green
Although just 4,000 1870 three-cent coins were minted, prices remain modest with just a $215 spread between a G-4 example at $335 and a AU-50 piece going for $550.
Coin Spotlight

Go with higher grade 1870 3-cent

By Paul M. Green
The 1871 Indian Head cent is among the elite coins of the series in Mint State-65.
Coin Spotlight

Don’t overlook potential in 1871 cent

By Paul M. Green
For a coin with a mintage of just 1,100 proof-only pieces and fewer than that surviving today, the 1873 two-cent coin is available and not as expensive some may think.
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Good supply for 1873 two-cent piece

By Paul M. Green
Many 1857-S double eagles were recovered from the shipwreck of the S.S. Central America in the 1980s, leading to a number of Mint State examples with a fascinating story.
Coin Spotlight

Shipwreck had 1857-S double eagles

By Paul M. Green
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Depression collectors saved 1931-D

By Paul M. Green
Looking for a good deal on a high grade Standing Liberty quarter? The 1920-S is a rarity in MS-65, epecially with a full head, and has seen a large price drop since 1998.
Coin Spotlight

MS-65 1920-S quarter a good deal

By Paul M. Green
The 1921-D Walking Liberty half dollar saw a low mintage of 208,000 coins produced, most of which circulated for many years before being saved.
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1921-D half pricey coin in high grades

By Paul M. Green
At the end of a 10-year run, the 1873 two-cent saw a mintage of 1,100 coins between open and closed “3” varieties. A closed “3” like the one shown can be had for $3,850 in Proof-65.
Coin Spotlight

1873 two-cent ended denomination

By Paul M. Green
The 1853-O half dime with arrows can be bought for only $20.75 in G-4. Its predecessor, the 1853-O half dime without arrows, however, is a rarity in any grade with a G-4 price of $285.
Coin Spotlight

1853-O half dime rarer than thought

By Paul M. Green
Looking to start a Indian Head half eagle set? You will learn to respect the 1909-O when you see its mintage and prices – an MS-65 example will set you back $550,000.
Coin Spotlight

Rare 1909-O half eagle isn’t cheap

By Paul M. Green
Three years of high issue prices for the 40 percent silver proof Eisenhower dollars left collectors sour to the series at the time, making a Prf-65 1973-S silver proof $45 today.
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Collectors ignored 1973-S silver Ike

By Paul M. Green
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Marketing sold Stone Mountain half

By Paul M. Green
Many 1929 half eagles were melted down, though uncirculated examples were saved in numbers.
Coin Spotlight

Most 1929 half eagles melted down

By Paul M. Green
The 1935 Peace dollar was not the last Peace dollar produced, but its status as the last circulated makes it important, especially with deals like $835 for an MS-65 example.
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Potential seen in 1935 Peace dollar

By Paul M. Green
With the 1918/17-D Buffalo overdate nickel overshadowing it, the 1918-D can be a suprise to the collector when prices range from $22.50 in G-4 to $3,750 in MS-65.
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Collectors overlook 1918-D Buffalo

By Paul M. Green
A large mintage for the Illinois Centennial half dollar led to many traveling the nation in bags for a while, resulting in a price of $565 for an MS-65 without any bagmarks.
World Coin News

Bagmarks spoil Illinois half dollars

By Paul M. Green
The 1893-CC Morgan dollar has the special distinction of being the last of the Carson City Morgan dollars – and one that is expensive and rare in upper grades.
Coin Spotlight

1893-CC last of Carson City dollars

By Paul M. Green
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1922 Grant gold dollar sales mystery

By Paul M. Green
The story of the 1844 Seated Liberty dime is surrounded by a number of myths made up to explain what couldn’t otherwise be.
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Where coins went not always known

By Paul M. Green
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Put 1914-D cent in its rightful place

By Paul M. Green
1889-S Morgan Dollar
Coin Spotlight

Low-mintage 1889-S not really scarce

By Paul M. Green
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Where coins went not always known

By Paul M. Green
Peace Dollar
Coin Spotlight

Peace dollar offers low-cost beauty

By Paul M. Green
2014 U.S. Coin Digest
Coin Spotlight

1864-S quarter an unsung rare issue

By Paul M. Green
Barber Dime
Coin Spotlight

Can ’01-S actually be star Barber dime?

By Paul M. Green
Eisenhower dollar
Coin Spotlight

Can clad 1973-D Ike be called scarce?

By Paul M. Green
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
Coin Spotlight

Frenzy surrounded 1964 half release

By Paul M. Green
1918-S Lincoln cent
Coin Spotlight

Which is better cent, 1918-D or 1918-S?

By Paul M. Green
Someday collectors might find that the 1924 Peace dollar price breaks away from its 1922 and 1923 cousins.
Coin Spotlight

1924 Peace priced like a common issue

By Paul M. Green
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Is 1868 Indian cent better than its stats?

By Paul M. Green
1909-S VDB Lincoln cent
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Cent’s legendary status gives it popularity

By Paul M. Green
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Demand always high for 1853 half dollar

By Paul M. Green
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Heavy use leads to high prices years later

By Paul M. Green
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Price of 1854-O $3 leaps up grading scale

By Paul M. Green
1982-P Kennedy half dollar
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1982-P half looks like it can win the race

By Paul M. Green
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Seated dollar surprises 100 years later

By Paul M. Green
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Strangely low prices for 1972-S dollars

By Paul M. Green
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Only one three-cent from New Orleans

By Paul M. Green
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Both 1917-D halves better date coins

By Paul M. Green
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First quarter eagles prove very scarce

By Paul M. Green
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Dislike at issue boosts long-term value

By Paul M. Green
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Type collectors chase 1859 Indian higher

By Paul M. Green
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1919 Walker stuck in shadow of the 1919-D

By Paul M. Green
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Short series tells interesting story

By Paul M. Green
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Private marketing gave identity to half dollar

By Paul M. Green
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Chance missed to save 1928-S Peace dollar

By Paul M. Green
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Coin Spotlight

1919-D dime races 1916-D in top value

By Paul M. Green