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USA 1918-D 25c Standing Liberty Silver Quarter Dollar Cents coin

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  Quarter Dollar (Standing Liberty), United States of America, 1918–D Obverse: A standing figure of Liberty is shown facing forward, holding a shield in her left hand and an olive branch in her right, symbolizing national readiness combined with peace. Liberty is framed by the date 1918 at lower right. The surrounding inscription reads “LIBERTY” . This issue belongs to Type II of the Standing Liberty series, distinguished by the chain-mail covering Liberty’s torso. Reverse: An eagle in full flight dominates the reverse, with the denomination “QUARTER DOLLAR” below. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” appear above and to the right of the eagle. The mintmark D , indicating the Denver Mint, is located below the eagle on the reverse. Edge: Reeded. Technical details: Struck at the Denver Mint. Silver (.900) with a copper alloy; weight 6.25 g; diameter 24.3 mm; round; reeded edge; coin alignment. Issued in 1918 and now withdrawn from circulat...
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Austria 5 Corona 1909 Franz Joseph I Silver Coin

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 Austria 5 Corona 1909 Franz Joseph I  Silver Coin Austria 5 Corona 1909 Franz Joseph I Issuer: Austrian Empire Emperor: Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I), reign 1848–1916 Coin Type: Standard circulation coin Year: 1909 Denomination: 5 Crowns (5 Kronen) Currency: Crown, 1892–1918 Composition: .900 silver Weight: 24 g Diameter: 36 mm Shape: Round Minting Technique: Milled Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑) Demonetized: Yes Catalog Number: N# 12315 References: KM# 2813; Schön# 21; Dav ECT# 37 https://www.facebook.com/coincombinat.net
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USA American Silver Morgan Dollar

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  The American Silver Morgan Dollar: History, Design, and Legacy Introduction The American Silver Morgan Dollar is one of the most iconic and widely collected coins in the history of U.S. numismatics. First minted in 1878 and last struck for circulation in 1921, the Morgan Dollar holds a unique place in the American monetary narrative. Named after its designer, George T. Morgan, the coin not only symbolizes the economic history of post-Civil War America but also embodies the intricate artistry and evolving industrial capacity of the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This article explores the history, design, production, economic context, and legacy of the Morgan Silver Dollar. We'll look into its origins, minting process, distribution, key dates and varieties, and resurgence among collectors in the 21st century. 1. Historical Context 1.1 The Birth of the Morgan Dollar The Morgan Dollar was born out of the political and economic turmoil following the Ameri...
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