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The Bust Half Dime (1794-1837): A Glimpse into Early American Coinage

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The Bust Half Dime is in the group of half dime that circulated in the United States. The Bust Half Dime came in different types: the liberty seated, draped with a small eagle reverse type and the draped with a heraldic eagle reverse, as well as the Capped Bust. Bust Half Dimes-What Dealers Pay As … Read more

The Bust Quarter (1796-1838): A Journey Through Early American Coinage

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Historically, early bust quarters are more valuable than most of them because they were made such a long time ago and, as a result, are not very easily obtained today. Made in the late 1700s and extending up through the early 1830s, these are a particularly valuable segment of American history and, as such, are … Read more