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United States Coins

American numismatics is a fascinating field of study that encompasses the history and evolution of coinage in the United States. From its colonial beginnings to the present day, the U.S. monetary system has undergone numerous changes and has produced a wide variety of coins that are of interest to collectors and scholars.

Current currency in circulation

The U.S. dollar has been the official currency of the United States since 1792. Currently, circulating denominations include 1-cent (penny), 5-cent (nickel), 10-cent (dime), 25-cent (quarter), as well as 50-cent and $1 coins, although the latter are less common. The designs of these coins have varied over time, with special series such as 50-state and National Park commemorative quarters increasing interest in numismatics among the general public.

Monetary history and highlights

Prior to the adoption of the dollar, the American colonies used a variety of foreign currencies, including the Spanish real and the British pound. An important milestone in American numismatics was the creation of the United States Mint in 1792, which began minting the first national coins. Over the years, iconic pieces such as the Morgan silver dollar and the Lincoln wheat cent have been produced. In addition, minting errors such as the 1943 copper penny and rare coins such as the 1804 dollar have reached astronomical values at auction, becoming true treasures for collectors.

Country United States
Flag
Coin United States dollar (USD)
1€ 1,04$
Continent America Norte
Capital city Washington DC
ISO2 US
ISO3 USA
Catalogued coins 3282

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1 penny = 1 cent, 1 nickel = 5 cents, 1 dime = 10 cents, 1 quarter = 25 cents, half dollar = 50 cents

The most valuable coins

The most valuable United States coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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1 dime (Roosevelt Dime)

KM#195a FO#1732
Price: 0,01€ - 1.139,07€
Year: 1965-2024

1 dollar (Sacagawea Dollar)

KM#310 FO#1267
Price: 0,47€ - 28,00€
Year: 2000D-2008S

1 dollar (Sacagawea Dollar - Native American Dollar - Wampanoag Treaty 1621)

1 cent (Lincoln Memorial)

KM#201b FO#3574
Price: 0,01€ - 15.000,00€
Year: 1983-2008S

1/4 dollar (Washington)

KM#164a FO#4409
Price: 0,02€ - 939,78€
Year: 1965-1998S

1 cent (Lincoln Cent-Shield Reverse)

KM#468 FO#5848
Price: 0,01€ - 1.500,00€
Year: 2010-2024

1 cent (Lincoln Memorial)

KM#201 FO#399
Price: 0,01€ - 3.201,38€
Year: 1959-1982S

1/2 dollar (Kennedy Half Dollar)

KM#202b FO#3912
Price: 1,00€ - 250,35€
Year: 1971-1974S

5 cents (Jefferson)

KM#192A FO#8026
Price: 0,01€ - 1.000,00€
Year: 1946-2003S

1 dime (Roosevelt Silver Dime)

KM#195 FO#606
Price: 0,20€ - 2.167,61€
Year: 1946-1964D

1 Cent (Lincoln Memorial)

KM#201a FO#19155
Price: 0,03€ - 1,53€
Year: 1982

1 cent (Lincoln-Wheat Penny)

KM#132A FO#5946
Price: 0,07€ - 120,00€
Year: 1944-1958D

1 dollar (U.S. Presidents - James Garfield)

KM#502 FO#5802
Price: 1,20€ - 1,96€
Year: 2011D-2011S

1 dollar (Sacagawea Dollar - Native American Dollar - Planting Crops)

1 cent (Lincoln)

KM#132 FO#403
Price: 0,07€ - 2.031,43€
Year: 1909-1942S

5 cents (Jefferson Nickel - Thomas Jefferson - Monticello)

KM#381 FO#688
Price: 0,01€ - 661,71€
Year: 2006D-2024

1/4 dollar (Washington)

KM#164 FO#607
Price: 0,51€ - 525,00€
Year: 1932-1964D

1/4 dollar (Washington Quarter, Bicentennial)

KM#204a FO#19779
Price: 52,78€ - 168,36€
Year: 1976

1 dollar (U.S. Presidents - George Washington)

KM#401 FO#1458
Price: 2,00€ - 59,00€
Year: 2007D-2007S

5 cents (Jefferson)

KM#192 FO#404
Price: 0,15€ - 3.043,43€
Year: 1938-1942D

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