A Look At Two Famous Coins In The US
Gold coins and silver coins have fascinated collectors and ordinary people alike because of their design and history. They are an ideal long term investment because of their almost constant rise in prices. Among the gold coins for sale the Proof Gold coins always face high demand. This coin was offered to collectors each year from 1986 to 2008 but was canceled in 2009. There is still a huge demand for this coin and the US mint has a long waiting list for it. The design on the coin shows Lady Liberty with a lit torch in one hand and olive branch in the other with US Capitol in the background. On the reverse you will find a family of eagles which was designed by Miley Busiek.
The Standing Liberty quarter is a must on any collector’s list. This twenty five cent coin was produced from 1916 through 1930 with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. The designer was Hermon Atkins MacNeil. This quarter enjoys a high demand from among the many hundreds of coins for sale. The Standing Liberty quarter was at one time at the centre of public outcry because of its design as the original design displayed Lady Liberty bare breasted. However the design was changed as a result of this and a mail was added to cover the breast plus three stars below the eagles on the reverse was added. This coin has varieties also available for collectors. The third design during the same period saw a recessed date below the design to reduce wear.