United States Key Date Coin Guides
Background and History Some coins are directly related to important events in American history. A prime example could be the 1943 Steel Cent, introduced after copper had become scarce, a direct result of the involvement of the United States in World War II. Another important example is the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar (Buy on eBay), […]
Background and History The 1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollar (Buy on eBay) was struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mint facilities. All three issues for the year experienced low mintages and are considered the primary key date coins of the series. The scarcity of the coins varies based on grade, with the Philadelphia […]
Background and History The 1878-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar (Buy on eBay) is among a handful of key date coins which do not have the lowest mintage for their respective series. The reasons behind this particular issue’s rarity are multifaceted and involve an exploration of the production levels for another denomination as well as circulation […]