The Barber-dime series, produced from 1892 to 1916, is a relatively easy collection to complete in circulated grades. There is only one key date, the 1895-O (we’re excluding the extremely rare 1894-S), and even for that coin a collector could certainly hope to acquire an example in collectable condition for less than $1,000
The Barber-dime series, produced from 1892 to 1916, is a relatively easy collection to complete in circulated grades. There is only one key date, the 1895-O (we’re excluding the extremely rare 1894-S), and even for that coin a collector could certainly hope to acquire an example in collectable condition for less than $1,000
Struck throughout most of the 19th century and into the early 1900s, the Liberty Quarter Eagle constitutes a series of scarce coins with a fair share of rarities. A complete basic date and mintmark set comprises 136 or 137 different coins (depending on who you ask, more on that later), and that number does not include major varieties often included in such a series
Of the three series commonly known as Barber coinage (dimes, quarters and halves) the quarter set is without a doubt the most difficult to complete in any grade. The set contains the three “kings of Barber coinage”, three San Francisco issues that are among the most difficult coins of the series in use in the early 20th century to find in any condition
After the Flying Eagle cent had briefly been struck for circulation in 1857 and 1858 (in addition to pattern pieces struck in 1856, often included with the two other dates), the Indian Head Cent was introduced in 1859. It would by struck for half a century, and while in most years production was limited to the Philadelphia Mint there are a few dates that are very scarce to downright rare, especially in the higher grades
The Liberty Head Nickel was introduced in 1883 and struck for thirty years primarily at the Philadelphia Mint. While the series is mostly known for the 1913 Liberty Nickel, an incredibly rare but unofficial issue of which a mere five pieces are known, there are also some other dates that are not all that easy to find
Morgan Silver Dollars are among the most popular of all United States coins. Struck from 1878 to 1904 and 1921, the coins are associated with the adventurous times of the Wild West, of figures like Billy the Kid and Buffalo Bill
From May 16th and May 17th Heritage Auctions will sell the US Colonials offered as part of the Newman collection. Included are many colonial rarities, including pieces that have been off the market for many years