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US Gold Dollars

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Gold has been used as money for many years much longer than any other material used for currency. The earliest gold and silver coins used in United States were from Europe. The Coinage Act in 1792 established the dollar as the basic U.S. monetary unit which has 24 3/4 grains of gold, at that time the gold was priced at $19.39 a troy ounce. It was changed a couple of times, one in 1834 and the other in 1837.

Starting 1934, U.S. banned the use of gold as monetary unit and prohibitted all U.S. citizens from holding monetary gold. In December 31, 1974, the restrictions on holding gold were removed.

The first gold dollar coin was struck in 1854, also known as Liberty Head. The weight was 25.8 grains, and .900 fineness, also known as Type 1.

Later on in 1854, the dollar coins were changed to a feather headdress on a female, also known as Indian Pricessness Head or Type 2.

Two years, in 1856, the design was changed again to a larger size of the head also known as Type 3.

The followings are the typical values of US Gold Dollar Coins.

	Very Fine	Extremely Fine	MS-60	MS-63	MS-65	PF-63	PF-65
Liberty Head Type 1 (1849-1854)	$150	$200	$350	$1,200	$5,000	$150,000	$250,000
Indian Prince Head Type 2 (1854-1856)	$350	$450	$3,000	$11,500	$35,000	$200,000	$300,000
Indian Prince Head Type 3 (1856-1889)	$150	$200	$300	$1,00	$2,800	$5,000	$10,000

Very Fine: Liberty on headband is complete and legible. Knobs on coronet visible

Extremely Fine: Slight wear on Liberty’s hair. Knobs on coronet sharp

MS-60 Uncirculated: No trace of wear. Minor blemishes

MS-63 Choice Uncirculated: No trace of wear. Some distracting contact marks.

MS-65 GEM Uncirculated: Above average uncirculated coin, with very few contact marks.

PF-63 Choice Proof: No major flaws, only small blemishes in secondary areas.

PF-65 GEM Proof: Extremely fine surface. No noticeable blemishes or flaws. Some very small marks.

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Dollhouse

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In 15th century northern Europe, the first dollhouses are like dolls cupboards. They were used for storing and displaying collections of miniature porcelain and silver. Later on in 17th century, the first English dollhouses were made. They still look like cabinet, but they were used for playthings. In the U.S., the first dollhouses were introduced back to 18th century. The well-known Van Cortlandt Mansion of 1744 is displayed in the museum of that name in New York. In the early dates, dollhouses represented many different type of architectural styles and they were made individually by hand. Starting from 19th century, mass production of dollhouses became possible.

As the dollhouses became more stylish, they became part of house decorations. There are a few big names in the early ages like TRIANG and Christian Hacker and Moritz Gottschalk, and Rufus Bliss. More and more dollhouses were made for decoration since 1850. By then, they were usually made from wood and with colorful chromolithographed exteriors. In 1930 DINKY TOYS launched the first Dolly Varden for girls. Those dollhouses are smalled than the ones in early dates. Some of the well-known dollhouse makers include CHAD VALLEY, MECCANO and BRITIANS LTD.

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Double Eagle Coins

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The price for Double eagle gold coins has risen in line with the price of gold. Good quality of early double eagle coins will worth over ten thousand dollars like MS-60 Liberty Head 1849 – 1866.

Here are the versions since double eagle coins were first struck in U.S.

Liberty head without Motto on reverse (1849 – 1866)

Liberty Head with Motto above eagle (1866 – 1876) and with Value TWENTY D.

Liberty Head with Motto above eagle (1877 – 1907) and with Value TWENTY DOLLARS

Saint-Gaudens (1907 – 1933)

The Saint-Gaudens gold coins are considered to be among the most collectible coins issued in U.S. It has several versions:

Ultra High Relief Pattern, MCMVII 1907

Without Motto IN GOD WE TRUST (1907 – 1908)

With Motto IN GOD WE TRUST (1908 – 1933)

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Eagle Coins

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Eagle coins at early dates can worth thousands of dollars, for example Capped Bust Small Eagle (1795 – 1797) with MS-60 grading can sell up to $50,000. Here are some variations of Eagle coins:

Capped Bust Small Eagle (1795 – 1797)

Capped Bust Large Eagle (1797 – 1804)

Liberty Head without Motto (1838 – 1866)

Liberty Head (1866 – 1907)

Indian Head without Motto (1907 – 1908)

Indian Head (1908 – 1933)

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Half Eagle Coins

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Half eagle was the first gold coin struck for the United States. There are many varieties since it is first issued.

Capped Bust To Right (1795 – 1807)

Small Eagle (1795 – 1798)

Heraldic Eagle (1795 – 1807)

Capped Bust To Left (1807 – 1812)

Capped Head To Left (1813 – 1834)

Classic Head (1834 – 1838)

Liberty Head (1839 – 1908)

Indian Head (1908 – 1929)

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Quarter Eagles

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Quarter eagles were first authorized in 1792. Since its first issue, there have been many changes:

Capped Bust To Right (1796 – 1807)

Capped Bust To Left Large Size (1808)

Capped Head To Left (1821-1834)

Classic Head (1834 – 1839)

Liberty Head (1840 – 1907)

Indian Head (1908 – 1929)

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Silver Dollar

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Silver dollar was first authorized in 1792. It has many versions.

Flowing Hair Silver Dollar (1794 – 1795)

Draped Bust Silver Dollar (1795 – 1804)

1804 Dollar

Gobrecht Dollar Silver Dollar ( 1836 – 1839)

Liberty Seated (No Motto) Silver Dollar (1840 – 1865)

Liberty Seated (With Motto) (1866 – 1873)

Trade Dollar (1873 – 1885)

Morgan Silver Dollar (1878 – 1921)

Peace Silver Dollar (1921 – 1935)

Eisenhower Silver Dollar (1973 – 1978): Eagle Reverse (1971 – 1974), Bicentennial Coinage Dated 1776 – 1976, Eagle Reverse Resumed (1977 – 1978)

Susan B. Anthony Silver Dollar (1979 – 1999)

Sacagawea Silver Dollar (2000 to date)

The following lists the typical coin value you would expect:

	F-12	VF-20	XF-40	MS-60	MS-63	MS-65
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar	130	135	155	250	450	2500
1891 Morgan Silver Dollar	120	150	200	370	800	4600
1893 Morgan Silver Dollar	4,500	6,500	9,500	110,000	170,000	620,000
1928 Peace Dollar	500	450	475	600	1,000	5,000
1973 Eisenhower Dollar	15	20	25	35	50	55

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Commemoratives

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Most commemorative coins have historical event associated with. Such coins are usually issued to special events or to help pay for monuments.

Here are some recent commemorative coins:

2010 Abraham Lincoln $1 Coin Cover
2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Yellowstone
2011 United States Mint Proof Set®
2011 United States Mint Silver Proof Set®
America the Beautiful Quarters Bags and Two-Roll Set – Gettysburg (PA)
2011 United States Army Commemorative Coin Program
2011 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set®
2011 Kennedy Half-Dollar Bag and Two-Roll Set
2011 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™
Andrew Johnson $1 Coin Rolls
2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Program
2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Yosemite
2011 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set™
2011 Native American $1 Coin Rolls
Andrew Johnson $1 Coin Cover
2011 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™
America the Beautiful Quarters Bags and Two-Roll Set – Glacier (MT)
2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Grand Canyon
2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set™
2011 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins
2011 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set™ (P&D)
2010 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ – Hot Springs National Park
2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Mount Hood
2011 American Eagle Uncirculated Gold Coin
First Spouse Series One-Half Ounce Gold Coin – Eliza Johnson
Eliza Johnson Bronze Medal 1-5/16"
2011 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set™ – Andrew Johnson
2010 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ – Yellowstone National Park
2011 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin
Ulysses S. Grant $1 Coin Rolls
2011 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin
2010 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ – Yosemite National Park
America the Beautiful Quarters Bags and Two-Roll Set – Olympic (WA)
2011 September 11 National Medal – Philadelphia Mint Mark (S12)
2011 September 11 National Medal – West Point Mint Mark (S11)
First Spouse Series One-Half Ounce Gold Coin – Julia Grant
Julia Grant Bronze Medal 1-5/16"
Ulysses S. Grant $1 Coin Cover
2010 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ – Grand Canyon National Park
2011 American Eagle Silver Proof Coins
2011 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set™ – Ulysses S. Grant
America the Beautiful Quarters Coin Album™ (N92)
America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Gettysburg
2010 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ – Mount Hood National Forest
Rutherford B. Hayes $1 Coin Rolls
America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Glacier
America the Beautiful Quarters Bags and Two-Roll Set – Vicksburg (MS)
First Spouse Series One-Half Ounce Gold Coin – Lucy Hayes
Lucy Hayes Bronze Medal 1-5/16"
American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin
America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Olympic
2011 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set™ – Rutherford B. Hayes
2011 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ – Gettysburg National Military Park

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