The terms “scarce” and “rare” can be confusing when understanding coin rarity. This article clears up the confusion between scarce U.S. coins vs. rare U.S. coins — with examples and coin rarity charts. Rare vs. scarce coins are explained in detail. You will see the major differences between rare U.S. coins and scarce U.S. coins – with examples and coin rarity charts.
Dollar Coins
The U.S. Mint has been making dollar coins since 1794, but U.S. dollar coins have not been minted for circulation since 2011. Dollar coins have been produced in this order: Flowing Hair dollar coins (1794-1795), Draped Bust dollar coins (1795–1804), Liberty Seated dollar coins (1840-1873), Trade dollar coins (1873-1885), Morgan dollar coins (1878-1904; 1921), Peace dollar coins (1921-1928; 1934-1935), Eisenhower dollar coins (1971-1978), Susan B. Anthony dollar coins (1979–1981; 1999), American Silver Eagle dollar coins (1986-Present). Sacagawea dollar coins (2000-Present), Presidential dollar coins (2007-2016), and Native American dollar coins (2009-Present). Here's everything you want to know about US dollar coins, their current values, tips for collecting them -- even ways to buy silver dollars on a budget.
What Is A Privy Mark On A Coin? What Do Privy Marks On U.S. Coins Mean?
Maybe you saw the V75 mark on a W quarter… or some other unusual mark on a different coin. Do you know what it means? Here’s what a privy mark on U.S. coins means. Plus, how much coins with privy marks are worth!
What Are Coins Made Of In The US? What Is Paper Money Made Of? Here Are The Surprising Answers!
What is money made of in the United States? Specifically, what are coins made of? And what is paper money made of? Silver coins aren’t made from silver, nickels aren’t made from nickel, and lots more surprising facts about what money is made from in the United States!
U.S. Coins Worth More Than Face Value: A List Of The Most Valuable Coins You Should Be Saving In All Denominations
The ultimate list of U.S. pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars & dollar coins you should be saving, and not spending. See which coins in your spare change jar are worth money! (Any that are NOT listed here are simply worth face value.)
Coins That Are Missing A Clad Layer Are Rare & Valuable Errors Worth Hundreds Of Dollars!
Error coins with missing clad layers are rare & valuable! Wondering how to tell if a coin is missing a clad layer? I’m going to show you! You’ll also learn how coins can lose their outer clad layers, where to find missing clad layer coins, and how much they’re worth.
How To Tell If You Have A Rare 1965 Silver Quarter Worth $7,000 + A List Of Other Rare Transitional Error Coins To Look For
There’s a 1965 quarter worth $7,000 because it was made on the wrong metal (silver instead of copper-nickel clad). Here’s how to identify a 1965 silver quarter. Plus a list of other rare transitional error coins to look for in all denominations — pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins.
1922 Silver Dollar Value: Here’s What A 1922 Peace Silver Dollar Is Worth Today (…And Why It’s Called A Peace Dollar)
Want to know what a 1922 silver dollar is worth? Here’s the 1922 silver dollar value, an interesting story about the young lady you see on the coin, and why the 1922 one dollar coin is called a Peace silver dollar.
What Is A 1921 Silver Dollar Worth? Here’s The Current 1921 Silver Dollar Value + How To Tell A Morgan Dollar From A Peace Dollar
Have a 1921 silver dollar? Here’s everything you want to know about the current 1921 silver dollar value + How to tell if you have a 1921 Morgan dollar coin or a 1921 Peace dollar coin.
The Value Of Old Coins Found In Pocket Change – See How Much Your Old Pennies, Quarters, Silver Dollars & Other Coins From The 1900s Are Worth
Got old coins? They’re still easy to find in your pocket change. What’s an old coin’s value today? I’ll show you how to find the value of old coins that you have — just use this comprehensive list for coins made between 1900 and 2000.