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Abraham Lincoln Silver
When it comes to making a commemorative silver dollar, no country does it more often or does it better than the United States of America. Almost every major event, occasion or important individual has had a commemorative silver dollar designed and minted in its honor. This is what makes the U.S. such a wonderful place to live and also what keeps coin collectors, amateur and professional, happy and constantly shopping for their favorite new or old commemorative silver dollar.
Commemorative dollars have been around since the days of the Romans. They have a genuine appeal to them not only because of the intricate craftsmanship that goes into their design but also because of their historical significance. Some of the more popular commemorative silver dollars include the Statue of Liberty, Olympic, USO, Eisenhower, Constitution, West Point and more.
Popular Past Commemorative Silver Dollars
• Olympic Commemorative 2-pc set – This set is the first U.S. Olympic coin set ever and consists of .900 fine Silver Dollars for the 1983-S and the 1984-S Olympics in Los Angeles.
• 1987 Constitution Commemorative Silver Dollar is a 90% silver coin that was minted in San Francisco and pays tribute to the Constitution with the words THE US CONSTITUTION 200 ANNIVERSARY on the top of the coin and 1787 LIBERTY 1987 on the bottom.
• 1991 Mount Rushmore silver dollar portrays an inscription of Mount Rushmore on the front of the coin with LIBERTY on the top and a laurel wreath on the bottom and the words GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY right below the drawing of Mount Rushmore to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
• West Point Bicentennial commemorative silver dollar has a picture of the famous West Point on the front of the coin and 1802 LIBERTY 2002 right above the picture.
• 1979 Susan B. Anthony Silver Dollars are coins made with .750 copper and .250 nickel and minted in Denver, Philadelphia and San Francisco. They are the first small size Dollar coin as well as the first with an identifiable woman.
• Eisenhower Silver Dollar Set is an 11-pc set of Eisenhower Dollars that also includes Bicentennial coins. These were the last large size dollars that were to be minted and were completed 1971 to 1978.
Although this appears to be only a short list of commemorative dollars, you\’ll find there are many more to choose from and they\’re in a wide variety of styles and prices ranges.
Newest and Latest Commemorative
The year 2009 brings the coin collectors and the public in general a very special commemorative silver dollar in the Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar. The coin is to celebrate 2000 years since the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Although mintage will only be at 500,000 coins, they will also be used to raise money for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. The Lincoln coin is 90% silver with a portrait of Old Abe designed by Justin Kunz. The reverse of the coin has a laurel wreath along with the last 43 words of Lincoln\’s famous Gettysburg Address along with Lincoln\’s signature. In terms of investment purposes, this dollar looks to have the makings of being a great addition to any portfolio.
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Rachel Barr
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – What is a Commemorative Silver Dollar
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2009 P ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE UNC SILVER DOLLAR! $60.00 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER DOLLAR COMMEMORATIVE PF 69 $78.95 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR $50.01 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar Proof and Unc $100.00 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN & L BRAILLE SILVER DOLLAR PROOFS!! $99.00 |
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2-COINS/2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER $1 PR & $1 UNC PCGS $99.00 |
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2-COINS/2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER $1 PR & $1 UNC PCGS $308.88 |
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2-COINS/ 2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER $1 PR. & $1 UNC $99.00 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar PR70 DCAM NGC $169.99 |
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2009 P ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER DOLLAR PCGS PR69 DCAM !! $48.50 |
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2009-P PCGS PR69 PR69DCAM Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar $46.01 |
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2009 P SILVER ABRAHAM LINCOLN $1 NGC PF-70 “PERFECT” $72.00 |
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2009-P Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar (PR 70 DCAM) PCGS $177.50 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln UNC Commemorative Silver $1 LN8 ! $4.24 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Proof Silver Dollar $31.00 |
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2009 P SILVER ABRAHAM LINCOLN PROOF DOLLAR Sold Out! $44.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Proof Commemorative Silver $1 LN7 $31.05 |
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Manchester Sterling Silver Abraham Lincoln Olive Spoon $9.99 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar NGC PF70 & MS70 SET $289.00 |
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2009P Proof Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar $21.50 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMM SILVER DOLLAR PCGS PR69DCAM BOXCOA $41.00 |
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1984 Abraham Lincoln Double Eagle Silver Gold Medal $4.99 |
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STERLING SILVER ROUND ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16TH PRESIDENT US $12.50 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar Uncirc $41.01 |
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2009 p Abraham Lincoln Commem. PROOF SILVER Dollar coin $34.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar $48.00 |
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2009 Commemorative Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar LN7 $29.00 |
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Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar PF70 $76.99 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Proof Silver Dollar $89.99 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN 999 FINE SILVER BAR US BI-CENTENNIAL $23.95 |
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2009 P ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER DOLLAR $1 PCGS MS69 COIN $59.95 |
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2009 P Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar*NGC*70s**PF*&*MS** $299.00 |
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2009-P Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar (PR 69 DCAM) PCGS $0.99 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER DOLLAR COMMEMORATIVE PROOF $78.95 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER ART BAR INGOT 1 TROY OZ. T6058 $37.77 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Unc Silver Dollar-Phila $1 Coin $85.45 |
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Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar (LN7) $85.00 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER PROOF DOLLAR* $79.95 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER DOLLAR w/box&coa $63.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver $ LN7 $85.00 |
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Abraham Lincoln Silver Proof Commemorative PackagingCOA $9.99 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Uncirculated Silver Dollar $75.00 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN CHARM STERLING SILVER LAND OF LINCOLN $9.99 |
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2388 Abraham Lincoln Memorial 3D Charm Silver Pendant $7.99 |
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Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar LN7 $74.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative UNC BU Silver Dollar $67.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN CHARM $19.95 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR UNCIRC $67.50 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR PROOF! $68.00 |
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2009 P ABRAHAM LINCOLN PROOF SILVER DOLLAR COIN LN7 $69.95 |
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2009 P ABRAHAM LINCOLN UNCIR. SILVER DOLLAR COIN LN8 $69.95 |
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2009-P Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar $1 PCGS MS 69 $93.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative UNC Silver Dollar $59.25 |
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C064 US MINT ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER COIN $74.95 |
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2009 $1 SILVER NGC MS70 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE $109.99 |
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1 Oz 999 Silver Bullion 1oz Art Bar – Abraham Lincoln $35.00 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Proof Silver Dollar-Phila $1 Coin $85.45 |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN GOLD PLATED SILVER ART BAR T7913 $47.78 |
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2009 $1 SILVER NGC PF70 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE $149.99 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN SILVER DOLLAR COMMEMORATIVE PR69 $82.95 |
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2009 ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR COIN $59.95 |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln SILVER Dollar PROOF *First Day LN7 $74.50 |
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Robert Silvers (Abraham Lincoln) Art Poster Print – 24 X 36 $4.99 This poster is of a photomosaic of Abraham Lincoln, by Robert Silvers. The large image is of Lincoln’s face, which is made up of smaller pictures from the Civil War era. This poster measures approx. 24″ x 36″… |
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Abraham Lincoln / Gettysburg Address 1863 by Unknown. Size 10.00 inches width by 6.72 inches height. High Quality Art Poster Print Abraham Lincoln / Gettysburg Address 1863 by Unknown.Total Size : 10.00 inches width by 8.00 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat …. |
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Abraham Lincoln by George Henry Story. Size 13.70 inches width by 15.97 inches height. High Quality Art Poster Print Abraham Lincoln by George Henry Story.Total Size : 17.75 inches width by 20.00 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat …. |
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LINCOLN’SFAVORITE MUSIC $10.97 … |
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The Civil War $27.30 … |
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Emancipation Procalmation – Men’s Silk Necktie in Silver $45.00 Designed for the New York Historical Society from Abraham Lincoln’s handwritten original. Hand-finished in the USA. Also available in Gold…. |
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Rhymes of a Rambler, by Minnesota Silver, Including A Tribute to the Immortal Abraham Lincoln Photo of the author above his facsimile signature on p. 126… |
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Abraham Lincoln (Why They Became Famous) $15.96 Recounts the life of the dedicated man who survived a difficult childhood, became a country lawyer, and as sixteenth president of the United States guided the country during the Civil War…. |
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Abraham Lincoln Why They Became Famous Series … |
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2009 Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Dollar PF69UC NGC $79.99 2009 Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Dollar PF69UC NGC This coin was produced by the United States Mint to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abrahan Lincoln. Coin Information: Type: Commemorative Proof Year: 2009 Denomination: $1.00 Diameter: 38.1mm Mint Mark: Philadelphia, PA Grade: PF69 Ultra Cameo Certified By: NGC The obverse of the coin shows the image of Pre… |