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Jeff Garrett: The 1907 High Relief Double Eagle is one of the most popular coins ever struck by the United States Mint. The coins are sculptural in appearance and are considered by many to be the most beautiful regular issue gold coin ever produced.…

Jeff Garrett: Congress simply could not stand to see any coin without the motto IN GOD WE TRUST featured prominently. In 1908 it was decided to restore the motto on the reverse above the sun. Additional modifications were undertaken by engraver…

Without the novelty of 1909's two cent types, sales of proofs continued their long decline in 1910. The proof half dollar of this year is scarcer than most previous issues, with gems being particularly elusive. As in 1909, however, the percentage of…

In 1942, the final proof issues of the popular Walking Liberty design were issued. The mintage of 21,120 was the highest of any of the proof Walker dates. As with all Walking Liberty half dollar proofs, most have little to no cameo contrast,…