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To date, only four "real" women have been featured on circulating U.S. notes and coins, all others have been fictionalized representations of "Liberty." Susan B. Anthony and Sacagawea have been honored on coins. A portrait of Martha Washington graced the series 1886 and 1891 $1.00 Silver Certificates. The first, First Lady was also featured, along with her husband George, on the series 1896 $1 Silver Certificate. This bill is part of a group of notes that are often referred to as the "Educational Series." These early, large size notes display beautiful engravings and are highly sought after by collectors.
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Unusual Items: Unique “Six Cents” Coin

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:34:10 +0000
An amazing “six-cents” coin, with the obverse of the 1859 Indian cent impressed on the obverse of an 1857 half dime with some of the star, date, and Liberty details visible beneath the Indian type; the reverse, though somewhat flattened, is of the host 1857 half dime.
Called Unique by Pollock in his reference on the ...]

3. The $2 United States note of 1963 has what color treasury seal?

The Greatest Collection of Costa Rican Coins Ever Auctioned (Part 2): Silver Coins of the 1840s

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:35:37 +0000
by Greg Reynolds for CoinLink
On Oct. 23 in New York City, the firm of Spink-Smythe auctioned the Frederick Mayer collection of Costa Rican coins. Please see part 1 for an overview of the event. Here in part 2, the focus is on silver coins of the 1840s. In part 3, choice and/or interesting silver coins ...]

1999-W 1/10th Eagle $5.00 Gold Matte Finish Error or Variety?

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:41:44 +0000
By Ken Potter - NLG - CoinLink Content Partner
Some time ago a fellow sent in an error-variety coin with some very interesting questions. He said: “I have a 1999-W $5.00 Gold 1/10th Eagle that was struck by the Mint with an Uncirculated Matte Finish instead of the intended Proof finish for the West Point ...]


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