A 1971 U.S. silver dollar prototype will be up for auction for the first time via Heritage Auctions live on Jan. 14—while online bidding for the coin that began last month had hit US$69,000 as of ...

In addition to all the other events this year, U.S. coins also have made the news in a big way. A rare 1971 President Dwight D. Eisenhower prototype silver dollar fetched $264,000 at auction Jan. 14.

The front side, or obverse, of the Eisenhower Dollar was designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver, Frank Gasparro. He also designed the Eagle Reverse for this short-lived series with the exception of the ...

Silver dollars are a fascinating part of American coinage, valued not only for their historical significance but also for their silver content and collectible appeal. Depending on the year, mint mark, ...