1791–1935 The History of the U.S. Dollar 4-pc Set

145 Years of American Dollar Coins

During America’s Colonial era, a variety of coins were circulated and accepted as legal tender. By far the most popular proved to be Spanish milled dollars because of their silver consistency. To make change for a dollar, people sometimes cut the coin into halves, quarters, eighths, and sixteenths to match the fractional denominations that were in short supply. After Congress established the United States Mint in 1792, the Mint struggled for many years to produce enough coins. This collection brings together the coins that formed the backbone of American commerce.

The Silver Dollars That Made America

From Colonial times through the Great Depression and World War II, the U.S. dollar has had quite the journey. This four-piece set brings that story to life in a custom presentation case for you to enjoy and share with friends and family. Coins range in grade from Very Fine to About Uncirculated condition Here’s what you’ll receive:

• Spanish Silver 8 Reales. These coins were granted legal tender status by the Second Continental Congress in 1776 and were accepted as legal tender in the United States until 1857. instantly recognizable to colonists, the obverse features the bust of Charles IV of Spain while the reverse shows the Pillars of Hercules flanking the crowned arms of Castile and Leon. The coins available in this offer were struck during colonial times when George Washington was president
• Mexico Silver “Cap and Rays” Coin. These Mexican Cap & Ray 8 Reales coins were readily accepted across the American West. The obverse features a Phrygian Cap with rays emanating from behind it. The word “LIBERTAD” is engraved across the base of the cap. The coin’s reverse shows an eagle with a snake in its mouth—symbolic of the Aztec legend about the founding of Mexico City. They were struck at the Mexican Mint in Mexico City from the 1830s to the 1890s.
• Morgan Silver Dollar. Struck from 1878 to 1904 and for a final time in 1921, this was THE coin of the Wild West where hefty silver dollars wee preferred over paper money. It was named for its designer, U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan and depicts a profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse while the reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings.
• Peace Silver Dollar. Struck from 1921 to 1928, and again in 1934 & 1935, this coin celebrated the end of World War I and circulated widely during the Roaring ‘20s and Great Depression. Designed by Italian-American sculptor Anthony De Francisci, it depicts Lady Liberty wearing a crown of rays. The reverse features an eagle holding the olive branches of peace, rather than the typical olive branches and arrows of war. It was America’s last circulating silver dollar series struck entirely in 90% silver.

Share the story of the U.S. Dollar and secure your set today! Coin dates vary.