Early U.S. Silver and Gold
The fledgling U.S. mint had difficulty producing large quantities of
precious-metal coinages. In 1794, only 1,758 silver dollars were
issued. In the first year (1795) that the mint issued gold 10 dollar
pieces (officially known as "eagles"), it could only produce 5,583.
Silver half dime (1795) depicting an
eagle. Because of the poor design, it was replaced in 1796.
Silver dollar (1794) depicting Liberty.
Gold 10 dollar piece (1795) depicting
an eagle.
Gold 2 1/2 dollar piece (1796)
depicting capped liberty.
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