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Ghost Coins: 1983-D Washington Quarter Varieties

A ghost coin is a coin that shouldn t exist yet somehow does. Many modern U.S. "ghost coins" have been discovered in circulation and rolls.

1983-P Washington Quarter : History & Value

1980-D Susan B. Anthony Dollar : History and Value

The 1980-D Susan B. Anthony dollar was the second coin in the series to be produced at the Denver Mint. Uncirculated coins are affordable.

United States 1980-D Susan B. Anthony Dollar

In 1979, one year prior to the issue of the 1980-D, the Susan B. Anthony dollar was released with a large amount of fanfare. The new design depicted the

United States 1982-D Jefferson Nickel

United States 1982-D Jefferson Nickel Jefferson nickel debuted in 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel in the 25th year of that coin’s production run. A design contest to commemorate Founding Father and third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson, open to “all American sculptors”, was held in 1937. German émigré and American artist Felix Oscar Schlag was the winner. He received $1,000 for his effort. Schlag’s concept for the obverse, which art scholar Cornelius Vermeule claimed was similar to Jean-Antoine Houdon’s 1789 bust of Jefferson, appeared essentially the same on the five-cent nickel for 66 years. The original reverse concept, however–featuring an innovative three-quarters perspective of Jefferson’s mansion Monticello–was rejected by the