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Evolution of a Denomination Series: Half Eagles Part One

Even before the first production of the nation’s coins in the early 1790s, United States Mint officials knew how important American coinage was to maintain stability and unity. Appearance was everything, but even more so was the precious metal content and getting it right. This led Congress to stipulate within the Coinage Act of 1792 that Mint officers who held financial positions were required to incur $10,000 personal bonds before silver or gold were ever minted.

However, the Chief Coiner and Assayer were unable to come up with the sum which would eventually force Congress, after much insistence, to lower the bond requirement. With bonds lowered, silver coins were minted and in the following year of 1795, the first gold coins ever produced by the United States Mint were struck.

Capped Bust to Right (1795-1807)

Chief Engraver Robert Scot’s design on the new coins were modeled after a Roman-style Hellenistic Greek goddess as...read more

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