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DOLLARS 1794-DATEEarly silver dollars represent the remarkable era in America’s history whenthe colonies united to form what would become one of the greatest nationson earth. Since precious silver ore was scarce in that era, the dollars ofthat period have very low mintages. Silver dollars were not minted between1804 and 1836, so those that still circulated were scarce and hoarded.In addition to the early dollars pictured, a number of so-called “Gobrecht”dollars were issued from 1836-1839, and served as patterns for theLiberty Seated dollar.FLOWING HAIR1794-1795Composition: 89% silverWeight: 26.96 gramsDiameter: approx. 39-40 mmMints: PhiladelphiaDRAPED BUST1795-1804Composition: 89% silverWeight: 26.96 gramsDiameter: approx. 39-40 mmMints: PhiladelphiaLIBERTY SEATED1840-1873Composition: 90% silverWeight: 26.73 gramsDiameter: 38.1 mmMints: Philadelphia, New Orleans,Carson City, San Francisco22
Large-Size Dollars 1873-1978The large-size U.S. dollar coins of 1873-1978 are among the mostrecognized of the entire series. These include Trade, Morgan and Peacesilver dollars, as well as clad Eisenhower dollars. Peace dollars were thelast dollar series struck for circulation in 90% silver. America’s lasttraditional-sized dollar was the Eisenhower. This popular coin was mintedin both clad and in 40% silver from 1971-1976. The silver issues werestruck at the San Francisco Mint through 1976; then, the compositionswitched to clad for the remainder of the series.TRADE1873-1885Composition: 90% silverWeight: 27.22 gramsDiameter: 38.1 mmMints: Philadelphia,Carson City,San FranciscoFOCUS ON LIBERTYMORGAN1878-1921Composition: 90% silverWeight: 26.73 gramsDiameter: 38.1 mmMints: Philadelphia,New Orleans,Carson City,Denver,San Francisco1965 American soldiers seecombat in Vietnam1969 Eagle lands on the moonPEACE1921-1935Composition: 90% silverWeight: 26.73 gramsDiameter: 38.1 mmMints: Philadelphia,Denver,San Francisco1986 The Iran-Contra Affair1972 Nixon becomes firstpresident to visit Red China1974 Following the Watergatescandal, Nixon resigns1989 The Berlin Wall comes down1991 Gulf War ends23
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