Benjamin Franklin, and the Liberty Bell
But surprise! The newer half dollars didn't yet have Kennedy on them. They had Benjamin Franklin, and the Liberty Bell! The half dollar was used much more commonly than it is used today.
View ArticleMiss Liberty
The older half dollars were another beautiful classic coin. They also had a standing Liberty on them. This was the last U.S coin that featured "Miss Liberty" instead of the likeness of an actual person.
View ArticleStanding Liberty (Quarter Coin)
Yes, George Washington was on the quarter, but there were also the "Standing Liberty" type, with a different eagle on the back. These were pretty coins when they were new, but they were silver, and...
View ArticleJefferson Nickels
In addition to the Jefferson nickels we have now, there were nickels with an indian on one side and a buffalo on the other. A nice big candybar was still a nickel, but a bottle of Coke was already a...
View ArticleMercury
The rest of the coins in my pocket were a curious mix. There were two kinds of each. There were dimes with Roosevelt on them, like the present ones, but they were solid silver. There were also the...
View ArticleOne Cent
When I was a kid all the pennies had wheat on the back. Some were made of steel. Lifesavers, gum and candybars were a nickel; and cigarettes were a quarter. Each make of car had more than one model,...
View Article1980 - 50sen Brunei Coins
Brunei became a British Protectorate in 1888, but regained independence in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for six centuries, the current ruler is both Sultan and Head of Government, Sir...
View Article1728 Peter II Silver Ruble
1728 Peter II silver ruble, obverse is Fine, the portriat is quite worn, the reverse is aVF
View Article1905 Penny Coin
10 pennia 1905 XF, KM 14 even lustrous chocolate brown color, light 'bag' marks
View Article1911 Penny Coin
10 pennia 1911 XF, KM 14 even rich original chocolate color, rim nick obverse
View Article1750 Elizabeth Silver Rouble MMD
1750 Elizabeth silver rouble MMD, F+/aVF condition with planchet damage to the right of the portrait.
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