Three Rare American Silver Coins
In 1964 dimes were produced using copper and nickel, not pure silver. Pure silver dimes minted in 1965 were an accident. The value of these dimes can be up to $9,000 for collectors today. They are rare, but it is believed there are a few still in circulation. The silver dime has a silver edge, while the mixed dime has a brown edge. The pure silver dime also weighs more at 2.50 grams and the mix weighs 2.7 grams.
The authentic 1862 Liberty Seated Dollar is a coin collectors are seeking. They are rare because of the need for silver during the Civil War, 1861-1865. The coin consists of 90% silver and 10% copper. The weight is 26.73 grams. There was a counterfeit coin produced that is lacking the word “liberty” on the shield. It also has a blurred image of the Goddess of Liberty.
The Scott Restrike Half Dollar, Confederate Coin, is valued at $3,350.00 to $10,000 dollars. The Confederate Mint closed on April 30, 1861 after striking four Confederate Half Dollars. The chief coiner, B. F. Taylor received one. He sold the die that made the reverse side of the coin to E. Mason, JR., of Philadelphia in 1879. Then E. Mason sold the die to J. Walter Scott and Company, who was New York coin dealers. Mr. Scott purchased 500 Liberty Seated Half Dollars to restrike with the Confederate coin die. Part of the original reverse was visible so he had to have them shaved and re-done.
