HALF EAGLE 1866-1908 Coronet, With Motto - More Details
It seldom occurred that mintages of coins of same denomination overlapped from one production span to another. In this case, both the Coronet design and Coronet with Motto design both occurred in 1866. To have a single Half Eagle dated 1866 will not complete your collection.
In 1866 the Coronet style was modified by adding the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon above the eagle on the reverse. Apart from this, the motif with Liberty Head on the obverse and perched eagle on the reverse is the same used in earlier years. Mintage of the with-motto style was continuous at the Philadelphia Mint during the span indicated. Additional coins were made at San Francisco, Carson City, New Orleans, and, in 1906 and 1907, at the new Denver Mint.
The type set collector has a wide choice of issues in this span. Coins in grades from Very Fine to AU are readily encountered. Uncirculated pieces are plentiful as well. Superb Uncirculated coins are apt to be dated during the last decade of production and are considerably scarcer.
In 1866 the Coronet style was modified by adding the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon above the eagle on the reverse. Apart from this, the motif with Liberty Head on the obverse and perched eagle on the reverse is the same used in earlier years. Mintage of the with-motto style was continuous at the Philadelphia Mint during the span indicated. Additional coins were made at San Francisco, Carson City, New Orleans, and, in 1906 and 1907, at the new Denver Mint.
The type set collector has a wide choice of issues in this span. Coins in grades from Very Fine to AU are readily encountered. Uncirculated pieces are plentiful as well. Superb Uncirculated coins are apt to be dated during the last decade of production and are considerably scarcer.
Valuation
Proofs were minted at Philadelphia only and in each instance are rare as less than 100 Proof coins were minted in each year of production.
