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First U.S. Gold Coin: Brasher Doubloon Sells for Over $5 Million
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- A rare 1787 Brasher Doubloon graded as MS 63 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)
- One of the first gold coins struck in the US
- The Brasher Doubloons were struck in 1787 in New York City, which was then the capital of the US.
- Sold for over $5 million dollars in a Heritage Auctions
- Only seven examples known to man
Heaviest Brazilian gold currency ingot produced at the Vila Rica foundry sold at Heritage Auctions
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This massive gold ingot is from 1814 and weighs 217.90 grams or 7.68 ounces and is 99 x 19mm. $264,000 was paid for the heaviest of 43 Brazilian gold currency ingots produced at the Vila Rica foundry.
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The Success of the 50 State Quarter Program
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If you ask anyone in the United States, chances are that they know about the 50 State Quarter Program to some degree. Whether an individual has collected the coins or they simply recognized that the reverse of the quarter was different than the typical bald eagle, everyone knows about them. This is why it can be argued that the 50 State Quarters are the most successful coin program of all time.
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Fort Moultrie (Fort Sumter National Monument) 2016 - America The Beautiful Quarter
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In 1776, Fort Moultrie defended the American colonies against Great Britain during the American Revolution. The fort stood against the power of British ships. Sergeant William Jasper is depicted on the reverse side of the coin; he is portrayed to be carrying the flag. Fort Moultrie was neglected after the revolution. The remains of the fort were obliterated by a hurricane in 1807. Over the years, Fort Moultrie has gone through changes during the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Today, it is part of the Fort Sumter National Monument.
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Coins During the 1790s
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During the 1790s, the first United States Mint building was established. In 1792, the U.S. Mint building was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia was the nation’s capital. Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State at the time, appointed Robert Scot as the Chief Engraver in 1793. The first coins did not include denomination on them; coins were recognizable by their design and size. Coins minted during the 1790s are considered rare. Coins that were minted during the 1790s include the following: Half Cent, Plain Edge Cent, Half Dime, Dime, Quarter Dollar, Half Dollar, Silver Dollar, Quarter Eagle, Half Eagle, and Eagle. Early...
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