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1912 Barber Quarter
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2017 Uncirculated US $2 Notes (sequential serial numbers) 100 bills, $200.00 Face Value
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Pre-1965 90% Silver Dimes Pre-1965 U.S. junk silver dimes are an excellent investment for those starting in precious metals. They are easy to store, transport, and offer a low-cost way to buy silver. Their lower premiums make them a practical choice for increasing stored savings and preparing for future cashing out. The pre-1965 Roosevelt Dimes were minted from 1946 to 1964. The obverse side features a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, inscribed with "LIBERTY" and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The reverse side showcases an olive branch, a torch, and an oak branch, symbolizing peace, freedom, and strength, respectively, encircled by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DIME." This iconic design was created by John R. Sinnock. Product Highlights Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper. Silver Content: Each dime contains 0.0715 troy ounces of silver. Face Value: $1 in face value equals 0.715 troy ounces of silver. Types: May include Roosevelt, Mercury, and Barber dimes. Dates: Minted before 1965. Investment Appeal: Affordable, low-maintenance way to invest in silver. Availability: Typically available in bags of varying face values. Liquidity: Easy to trade, sell, or buy due to widespread recognition. Designs: Iconic American coin designs by renowned engravers and sculptors. Historical Significance: Represents a tangible link to U.S. monetary history before the Coinage Act of 1965. Benefits of Silver Dimes Junk silver dimes, like those minted before 1965, are fractional silver bullion, meaning each coin contains less than 1 troy ounce of silver. These coins are primarily valued for their silver content rather than their face value or collectible appeal. Junk silver dimes are an affordable and low-maintenance investment, with lower premiums compared to other silver bullion options. Investing in pre-1965 silver dimes offers a low-cost entry point into silver investment, making them ideal for those looking to hedge against the devaluation of the U.S. dollar. What is Junk Silver? The term “junk silver” refers to heavily circulated U.S. silver coins minted before 1965 that are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins, including dimes, quarters, and half dollars, are typically collected, traded, and sold for their silver content and melt value, rather than their face value or numismatic value. Junk silver serves as a hedge against the dollar, offering a tangible store of value. Investing in junk silver coins, like pre-1965 dimes, is a way to build a personal store of value. Many countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia, have their own versions of junk silver, reflecting similar investment strategies globally. Why Are They Called Junk Silver? Junk silver coins are labeled as "junk" because they lack numismatic or collectible value. Heavily circulated coins are typically tarnished, worn, and flattened, making them unfit for regular circulation and often discarded by banks. However, there remains a strong demand for junk silver among collectors and investors. Are Silver Dimes a Good Investment? Pre-1965 U.S. junk silver dimes are an excellent investment for those starting in precious metals. They are easy to store and transport and offer a low-cost way to buy silver. Their lower premiums make them a practical choice for increasing stored savings and preparing for future cashing out.
Pre-1965 Franklin Half Dollars The Franklin half dollar, struck by the United States Mint from 1948 to 1963, is a significant piece of American coinage history. Named after one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, this silver coin embodies a blend of historical significance and artistry. Although these silver coins have a legal tender face value of $0.50 (fifty cents USD), their 90% silver makes them worth far more in silver melt value. Since these pre-1965 silver coins are older, they will tend to have standard wear and tear from being in circulation over the years. Coin Highlights: Design and Symbolism: The obverse honors Benjamin Franklin, one of America's founding figures, while the reverse features the Liberty Bell, symbolizing freedom and independence. Composition: Made of 90% silver and 10% copper, these coins offer a significant bullion value, with each dollar of face value containing 0.361 ounces of silver. Production and Mint Marks: Minted at the Philadelphia Mint, Denver Mint, and San Francisco Mint; the Denver Mint (D) and San Francisco Mint (S) coins bear mint marks (mintmarks) above the Liberty Bell's yoke. Philadelphia Mint coins were struck without mint marks. Key Dates and Varieties: Important dates for collectors include 1948, 1949-S, 1953, and 1955. The "Bugs Bunny" variety from 1955, known for the distinctive die clash marks near Franklin's mouth, is a notable variety in the series. Size and Specifications: With a mass of 12.50 grams, a diameter of 30.6 mm (1.204724 inches), and a thickness of 1.8 mm, the coin has a reeded edge and contains 0.36169587 troy ounces of silver. The Franklin half dollar series, terminated in 1963 to honor the late President John F. Kennedy with the Kennedy half dollar, remains a cherished collectible due to its historical context and silver content. The obverse features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, an idea brought to life by Mint Director Nellie Tayloe Ross and engraved by John R. Sinnock. The words included on the obverse side are “LIBERTY,” the mintage year, and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The reverse design showcases the iconic Liberty Bell, complete with its distinctive crack, accompanied by a small eagle to comply with the legal requirement for an eagle on half dollars according to the Mint Act of 1873. The words on the reverse side include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “HALF DOLLAR,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” Immerse yourself in the historical significance and exquisite design of the Franklin Half Dollar, crafted with precision and beauty.
The US Nickel has a unique history that sets it apart from many other American denominations. First introduced in 1792 and produced from 1794 to 1805, the nickel was originally known as the US half disme, an old spelling for the word “dime.” It wasn’t until 1866 that the US 5-cent coin was known as the nickel. Among the unique issues of this coin, the War Nickels of the 20th century are by far the most sought-after. Coin Highlights: Dated 1942 to 1945! Features 35% silver per coin! Bears a total face value of $0.05 (USD) backed by the federal government. President Thomas Jefferson is on the obverse. His home at Monticello is on the reverse. Known as War Nickels, these are the only issues of the US nickel to feature silver content and are extremely limited to dates of 1942-1945. The coins are all in circulated condition and show common signs of wear and tear associated with handling in commercial transactions. The United States Mint introduced the 35% Silver War Nickel amidst World War II when certain metals were considered essential to the war effort. Nickel was one of the most important metals and the US Mint had to find a way to remove all of the nickel content from the 5-cent piece without opening up the coin to increased counterfeiting. The result was a coin with 35% silver content in its metal composition alongside 56% copper and 9% manganese. President Thomas Jefferson is featured in left-profile relief on the obverse of 35% Silver War Nickels. This design was only recently introduced in 1938 by the US Mint to replace the Buffalo Nickel design and by mid-1942 was the first to ever appear on a silver nickel with the introduction of the War Nickels. Jefferson’s home at Monticello in the state of Virginia is found in the reverse design element of the 35% Silver War Nickel. The Jefferson Nickel remains in circulation today in the United States, though the designs on both sides of the coin have been modified in the 80-plus years since that time.
** The Kennedy Half Dollar design from the United States Mint is the most recent and current design for the 50-cent piece. The design was conceived of quickly following President Kennedy’s assassination in November 1963. By January 1964, a bust of the president was ready for production on the half dollar. Coin Highlights: Kennedy 90% silver dollars issued only in 1964! Each coin contains .3619 Troy oz of actual silver content Issued individual face values of $.50 (USD) by the United States. Obverse depicts President John F. Kennedy in left-profile relief. Reverse includes the Presidential Seal of the United States of America. The first Kennedy Half Dollar Coins issued by the United States Mint were released in March 1964. Specimens from that year are difficult to find as many Americans hoarded the circulation 50-cent piece coins as a memento of the fallen president. Frank Gasparro and Gilroy Roberts, US Mint Engraver-Artists were responsible for the production of the designs found on these coins. On the obverse of 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar Coins is a depiction of President John F. Kennedy in left-profile relief. The design includes the word “Liberty” stretched across the entire top half of the design rocker. “In God We Trust” is at the bottom of Kennedy’s bust and the date mark for the coins is inscribed along the bottom rocker of the design field. The reverse of 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars features a version of the Great Seal of the President of the United States of America. This image includes the American bald eagle with wings spread and the US heraldic shield on its chest. The eagle clutches arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other. Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro’s designs of the presidential seal and the president’s bust on these coins are unique in that both had the approval of President John F. Kennedy himself. These designs were modified from Presidential Medals produced early in President Kennedy’s term as President of the United States. The president himself approved the designs for the medals and each one was adapted for use on the Half Dollar following his death. ** SPECIFICATIONS: Year 1964 Mint Mark Varies Purity .900 Manufacturer US Mint Thickness 2.15 mm Diameter 30.6 mm Condition Varied Face Value .50 Issuing Country United States Obverse Designer Gilroy Roberts Reverse Designer Frank Gasparro Edge Design Reeded Series 90% Kennedy Half Dollar
1905 Indian Head Cent
1929 S Standing Liberty Quarter
1930 Standing Liberty Quarter
Authentic Ancient Coin Tetricus I - Gallic Roman Emperor : 271-274 A.D. - Bronze Antoninianus 18mm (2.20 grams) Struck at the mint of Treveri 273-274 A.D. CPIVESVTETRICVSCAES - Radiate, draped bust right. SPESPVBLICA - Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. In ancient Roman religion , Spes was the goddess of hope . Multiple temples to Spes are known, and inscriptions indicate that she received private devotion as well as state cult. Republican Hope Columns from the Temple of Spes in the Forum Holitorium were incorporated into the San Nicola in Carcere church During the Republic , a temple to "ancient Hope" (Spes vetus) was supposed to have been located near the Praenestine Gate . It was associated with events that occurred in the 5th century BC, but its existence as anything except perhaps a private shrine has been doubted. A well-documented temple of Spes was built by Aulus Atilius Calatinus along with Fides , as the result of vows ( vota ) made to these goddesses during the First Punic War . At Capua in 110 BC, a temple was built to the triad of Spes, Fides , and Fortuna . Imperial Hope Spes was one of the divine personifications in the Imperial cult of the Virtues. Spes Augusta was Hope associated with the capacity of the emperor as Augustus to ensure blessed conditions. Like Salus ("Salvation, Security"), Ops ("Abundance, Prosperity"), and Victoria ("Victory"), Spes was a power that had to come from the gods, in contrast to divine powers that resided within the individual such as Mens ("Intelligence"), Virtus ("Virtue"), and Fides ("Faith, Fidelity, Trustworthiness"). Greek Elpis The Greek counterpart of Spes was Elpis , who by contrast had no formal cult in Greece . The primary myth in which Elpis plays a role is the story of Pandora . The Greeks had ambivalent or even negative feelings about "hope", [10] the concept was unimportant in the philosophical systems of the Stoics and Epicureans . Caius Pius Esuvius Tetricus was Emperor of the Gallic Empire ( Imperium Galliarum ) from 270/271 to 273, following the murder of Victorinus . Tetricus, who ruled with his son, Tetricus II, was the last of the Gallic emperors. Tetricus was born to a noble family and held the administrative rank of praeses provinciae (provincial governor) of Aquitania at the time of Victorinus ' death. Victorinus' mother, Victoria , paid the army heavily to declare Tetricus emperor near Burdigalia ( Bordeaux , France ), which was approved in Gaul and Britain . Following his appointment, Tetricus repelled Germanic tribes that took advantage of the confusion following the death of Victorinus to invade. Tetricus installed his capital at Augusta Treverorum (present Trier , Germany , near the vital Rhine border, hence later seat of a Tetrarch ) and appointed his son, Tetricus II , Caesar (273). Tetricus made no attempts to expand the Gallic Empire, other than southward, regaining Aquitania (which had rejoined the Roman empire during the reign of Claudius Gothicus ). In late 273 or early 274, Faustinus , provincial governor of Gallia Belgica , rebelled against him in Augusta Treverorum . In 273, Emperor Aurelian set out to reconquer the western Roman empire, following his victories in the east. Tetricus took his army southward from Trier to meet Aurelian, who was advancing into northern Gaul. The decisive battle took place near Châlons-sur-Marne , where Tetricus and his son surrendered to Aurelian. According to literary sources, after being displayed as trophies at Aurelian's triumph in Rome, the lives of Tetricus and his son were spared by Aurelian, and Tetricus was even given the title of corrector Lucaniae et Bruttiorum , that is governor of a southern region of Italia . Tetricus died at an unknown date in Italy; he is listed as one of Rome's Thirty Tyrants in the Historia Augusta . The Gallic Empire ( Latin : Imperium Galliarum ) is the modern name for a breakaway part of the Roman Empire that functioned de facto as a separate state from 260 to 274.It originated during the Crisis of the Third Century . The Gallic Empire under Tetricus I by 271 A.D. (in green) It was established by Postumus in 260 in the wake of barbarian invasions and instability in Rome , and at its height included the territories of Germania , Gaul , Britannia , and (for a time) Hispania . After Postumus' assassination in 268 it lost much of its territory, but continued under a number of emperors and usurpers. It was retaken by Roman emperor Aurelian after the Battle of Châlons in 274. History Origins The Roman Crisis of the Third Century continued as Emperor Valerian was defeated and captured by the Sassanid Empire of Persia , leaving his son Gallienus in very shaky control. Shortly thereafter, the Palmyrene Empire , which came to encompass Egypt , Syria , Judea , and Arabia Petraea also broke away. The governors in Pannonia staged unsuccessful local revolts. The Emperor left for the Danube to attend to their disruption. This left Postumus , who was governor of Germania Superior and Inferior , in charge at the Rhine border. An exeptional administrator, Postumus had also protected the Germania Inferior against an invasion led by the Franks in the summer of 260 very well. In fact, Postumus defeated the Frankish forces at Empel so decisively, that there would be no further Germanic raids for 10 years. This all would have combined to make Postumus one of the most powerful men in the west of the Roman empire. The imperial heir Saloninus and the praetorian prefect Silvanus remained at Colonia Agrippina ( Cologne ), to keep the young heir out of danger and perhaps also as a check on Postumus' ambitions. Before long, however, Postumus besieged Colonia Agrippina and put the young heir and his guardian to death, making his revolt official. Postumus is thought to have established his capital at Cologne or Trier, [2] with Lugdunum also becoming an important city in the empire. The Gallic Empire had its own praetorian guard, two annually elected consuls (not all of whose names have survived) and probably its own senate. According to the numismatic evidence, Postumus himself held the office of consul five times. Coin of Tetricus , last emperor (271–274) of the Gallic Empire Postumus successfully fended off a military incursion by Gallienus in 263, and was never challenged by him again. However, in early 268 he was challenged by Laelianus , probably one of his commanders, who was declared emperor at Mogontiacum ( Mainz ) by his Legio XXII Primigenia . Postumus quickly retook Mogontiacum and Laelianus was killed. Postumus himself, however, was overthrown and killed by his own troops, reportedly because he did not allow them to sack the city. [3] [4] After Postumus After the death of Postumus, the Gallic Empire began to decline. Roman Emperor Claudius Gothicus re-established Roman authority in Gallia Narbonensis and parts of Gallia Aquitania , and there is some evidence that the provinces of Hispania, which did not recognize the subsequent Gallic Emperors, may have re-aligned with Rome then. [5] [6] Marius was instated as Emperor upon Postumus' death, but died very shortly after; ancient sources writing much later state that he reigned only two days, though it is more likely, as displayed through the numismatic record, that he reigned for a few months. [7] Subsequently Victorinus came to power, being recognized as Emperor in northern Gaul and Britannia, but not in Hispania. [5] Victorinus spent most of his reign dealing with insurgencies and attempting to recover the Gaulish territories taken by Claudius Gothicus. He was assassinated in 271, but his mother Victoria took control of his troops and used her power to influence the selection of his successor. [5] With Victoria's support, Tetricus was made Emperor, and was recognized in Britannia and the parts of Gaul still controlled by the Empire. [8] Tetricus fought off Germanic barbarians who had begun ravaging Gaul after the death of Victorinus, and was able to re-take Gallia Aquitania and western Gallia Narbonensis while Roman Emperor Aurelian was engaging Queen Zenobia 's Palmyrene Empire in the east. He established the imperial court at Trier , and in 273 he elevated his son, also named Tetricus , to the rank of Caesar . The following year the younger Tetricus was made co-consul, but the Empire grew weak from internal strife, including a mutiny led by the usurper Faustinus . [8] By that time Aurelian had defeated the Palmyrene Empire and had made plans to re-conquer the west. He moved into Gaul and defeated Tetricus at the Battle of Châlons in 274; according to some sources, Tetricus offered to surrender in exchange for clemency for him and his son before the battle. [8] This detail may be later propaganda, but either way, Aurelian was victorious, and the Gallic Empire was effectively dismantled. [8] Causes The Gallic Empire was symptomatic of the fragmentation of power during the third-century crisis. It has also been taken to represent autonomous trends in the western provinces, including proto-feudalistic tendencies among the Gaulish land-owning class whose support has sometimes been thought to have underpinned the strength of the Gallic Empire, and an interplay between the strength of Roman institutions and the growing salience of provincial concerns. [10] One of Postumus' primary objectives as emperor was evidently the defence of the Germanic frontier; in 261 he repelled mixed groups of Franks and Alamanni to hold the Rhine limes secure (though lands beyond the upper Rhine and Danube had to be abandoned to the barbarians within a couple of years). In so doing, Postumus positioned himself avowedly as not only the defender and restorer of Gaul, but also as the upholder of the Roman name. The usurpation of power over Britain and northern Gaul by Carausius just twenty years later reflects a continuing trend by which local loyalties from the landed aristocracy and deteriorating morale in the legions enabled Carausius to seize power in Britain. [ citation needed ] Similarly with the withdrawal of legions after 408, many Britons desired a localized Roman authority rather than nationalist revolt. The desire for Roman order and institutions was entirely compatible with a degree of national or regional separatism. Gallic Emperors The Gallic Emperors are known primarily from the coins they minted. The political and military history of the Gallic Empire can be sketched through the careers of these emperors. Their names are as follows: Postumus 260–268 ( Laelianus 268, usurper) Marius 268 Victorinus 268–270 ( Domitianus 271? usurper) Tetricus the elder [14] 270–274 Tetricus the younger 270–274 (son of Tetricus; caesar ) Consuls of the Gallic Empire Year Consul Consul 260 Postumus (second time) unknown 261 Postumus (third time) 262 unknown 263 264 265 Postumus (fourth time) 266 267 unknown 268 Postumus (fifth time) Victorinus (first time) 269 unknown unknown 270 Victorinus (second time) Sanctus 271 Tetricus (first time) unknown 272 Tetricus (second time) 273 Tetricus (third time) Year and sequence unknown: ? Censor (twice) Lepidus (twice) ? Dialis Bassus ? "Apr." "Ruf."
The Story Behind Silver Certificates Originally issued for the redemption of silver on demand, Silver Certificates were originally authorized by two Acts of Congress in 1878 and 1886 and in denominations ranging from $1 to $1,000. The notes underwent a series of changes over the years, including designs, physical sizes, and legal tender obligations (as declared on the obverse of the notes). The obligation on the Series 1957 $1 Silver Certificate states, “This certifies that there is on deposit in the Treasury of the United States of America [one dollar] in silver payable to the bearer on demand… This certificate is legal tender for all debts public and private.” When these notes were originally issued, someone with these notes could have walked into a typical bank and would expect to receive silver coins amounting to the face value of the Silver Certificates surrendered in that transaction. So, in the late 1950s or early 1960s, that may have meant trading in a Series 1957 $1 Silver Certificate for a Morgan Dollar or Peace Dollar, large silver coins that were still readily available for face value during that time. However, around 1963 the price of silver increased to the point that 90% silver Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars, and Dollars were suddenly worth more for their intrinsic bullion value than for their face value. This led many people to begin hoarding silver coins, removing them from circulation in massive numbers and resulting in a nationwide coin shortage. The United States government acted quickly in response to the rapidly changing situation. On June 4, 1963, Congress abolished the production of Silver Certificates. Five years later, on June 24, 1968, an Act of Congress stopped any further redemption of Silver Certificates for silver bullion. Silver Certificates were eventually replaced with Federal Reserve Notes, which remain in use today. However, Silver Certificates still retain legal tender status for obtaining Federal Reserve Notes of the equivalent value.
