Tag Archives: silver dollar

What Does P.T. Barnum, Christopher Columbus and George Washington Have in Common?

Posted on September 14, 2018 by TheICCoinBlog

Commemorative coins were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to record important events and pass along news of the time; they often recorded the victors of battles and new rulers. For example, large denomination decadrachms are thought to have … Continue reading →

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How Much Silver is in a Silver Dollar?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by TheICCoinBlog

Romance and mystery surround America’s big silver dollars: The cowboy sliding one across the bar in the western movie, a shiny holiday gift from Grandpa, a magician pulling one from behind your ear. Collectors love these historic treasures both for … Continue reading →

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Thief Finds 1921 Peace Dollar on First Job – Back Up, That Can’t Be Right!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by TheICCoinBlog

It’s not common to chance upon a conversation about coins these days, unless you work in a company like International Coins and Currency.  Here, most of us talk about coins all day – whether we’re collectors or not – but … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of the Morgan Silver Dollar: Its Inception, Purchasing Power, and the Standard of Value

Posted on April 18, 2013 by TheICCoinBlog

Have you ever found an old silver dollar in the back of your mother’s jewelry box, hidden under the necklaces that were passed down to her from her grandmother?  Chances are it’s a Morgan dollar. The U.S. Mint’s 1878-1921 Morgan … Continue reading →

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