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Silver dollars are a favorite of most US coin collectors. In fact, it is not unusual to find a silver dollar or two away by people who have no particular interest in coins at all. Why is this? What is it about silver dollars that makes people want to collect them or, just hang onto them?

Well, for one thing, they are really Big. And Heavy. And Beautiful,too. (Okay, big, heavy, and beautiful. We are just talking coins here, right? What else?) They are a piece of American History. (Well, I guess so, but what history do you mean?) Pretty much all of it. They were first made in the 1700s, not too long after independence. And they were really a big deal in the days of the Wild West. And how about gambling in Las Vegas? You used to be able to get them in your change there, even if you were just buying gas!

(I see. So why were they made of silver, anyway?)

Because, back when the mint started, in 1792, coins were actually worth the amount of money they stood for. A dollar was made from metal worth one dollar. Silver was the best metal to use, because that way the dollar would still be an easy size in your pocket. Copper would have weighed a ton (not really, but a dollar in copper would have made a better doorstop than a coin. And a gold dollar would be really tiny and easy to lose. (Actually, they tried that in the 1850s. People hated them. They said they were tiny and easy to lose. Go figure.)

(Okay, hold on. Just what do we consider a silver dollar?)

Strictly speaking, it is made of silver (very good!) That means it was likely struck no later than 1935. Some of the Eisenhower dollars made from 1971 through 1976 were 40% silver, but the last of the mostly silver (90%) dollars was a 1935 Peace dollar. And, though it was rumored that the mint actually struck over 300,000 pieces of 90% silver Peace dollars in 1964, all were reportedly destroyed by the mint without exception.

The early dollar coins were really something. Just gorgeous coins.

But I guess the art critics had a problem with them. They said the first American dollar coin, the one they called the Flowing Hair dollar, made Miss Liberty look kind of trashy and undignified. So the next design showed a calmer sort of Liberty. More of a lady I suppose. They called that one the Draped Bust dollar, which seemed to make the grade, until the price of silver rose up to the point that you could make money by melting down your dollars, then trade them for gold.

So then the dollars disappeared. And the mint stopped making them for another thirty years (1805-1835). Then along came the Seated Liberty dollars, designed by Christian Gobrecht, who had worked his way up in the mint to Chief Engraver, after spending a lot of years making number punches for the dates they put on coins. Just imagine spending years making 1s and 8s and 2s and the other numbers, day after day.

The Gobrecht Seated Liberty design was well enough liked that it was put on all of the silver coins except the three-cent piece. Then there were the Morgan dollars, lots of them, beginning in 1878. During these years lots of silver was discovered out West. So much silver was mined that the price of silver tanked.

But silver mine owners had a fair bit of clout in Washington, so a law was passed that said for every paper dollar printed, an a silver dollar had to be struck. No one really needed that many, so they piled up in banks and Federal vaults, bags of uncirculated Morgan dollars.

When the town of Las Vegas began to boom, after construction of the Hoover Dam, out came the silver dollars, onto the gambling tables and into our hearts (so to speak.) As late as the early 1960s, Federal banks had considerable quantities of brilliant uncirculated dollar coins from the 1880s on hand, available for one paper dollar each.

Trust me, that was cool.

The topic of silver dollars has always interested me. These coins really are quite beautiful to look at, so I've added some information and some great photos on my website at http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/pictures-of-us-silver-dollars.html and also at http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com/dollars-pictures.html that you may enjoy.

I've collected coins since age 11 -- so, more than half a century. Coins have been a pleasant distraction over the years. Though I've never been a coin dealer, I have occasionally sold a coin or two at a nice profit, when the market was right. These experiences have taught me a bit about coin value in the marketplace. But I have to say that my greatest pleasure with coins has been the hooks they have to history and other areas of learning. And, I can never quite get beyond the feeling that, if any of my coins could talk, the stories would be priceless!

Check my website at http://www.valuable-coin-stories.com for more.

On Liberty $4.95 In his treatise On Liberty (1859) Mill argues that in the past the danger had been that monarchs held power at the expense of the common people and the struggle was one of gaining liberty by limiting such governmental power. But now that power has largely passed into the hands of the people at large through democratic forms of government, the danger is that the majority denies liberty to individuals, whether explicitly through laws, which he calls 'acts of public authority', or more subtly through morals and social pressure, which he calls 'collective opinion'.

Liberty $11.99 The ideals of the French Revolution inflamed a longing for liberty and equality within courageous, freethinking women of the era—women who played vital roles in the momentous events that reshaped their nation and the world. In Liberty , Lucy Moore paints a vivid portrait of six extraordinary Frenchwomen from vastly different social and economic backgrounds who helped stoke the fervor and idealism of those years, and who risked everything to make their mark on history. Germaine de Staël was a wealthy, passionate Parisian intellectual—as consumed by love affairs as she was by politics—who helped write the 1791 Constitution. Théroigne de Méricourt was an unhappy courtesan who fell in love with revolutionary ideals. Exuberant, decadent Thérésia Tallien was a ruthless manipulator instrumental in engineering Robespierre's downfall. Their stories and others provide a fascinating new perspective on one of history's most turbulent epochs.

At Liberty $19.99 At Liberty

One ball “Liberty Value” $28.99 One ball “Liberty Value” Display your favorite autographed baseball in this Liberty Value baseball case. Your ball, beautifully displayed, is protected by a cast acrylic lid with gold colored glove and a vacuum formed styrene base. Measures 5 1/4"W x 6 3/4"H x 6 1/4"D. Ball not included. Made in the USA.

On Liberty and Peace, Part One: Liberty $26.56 Author: Edge, Matt Series Title: Societas: Essays in Political Cultural Criticism Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 135 Publication Date: 2010/06/01 Language: English Dimensions: 8.40 x 5.32 x 0.47 inches

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Empire of Liberty $19.95 An examination of the public life and ambiguous legacy of one of America's most revered Presidents. The authors examine Jefferson's passion for liberty and discuss how he developed a new approach to diplomacy. They then explore the legacy of his quest for empire on American foreign policy.

Liberty and Civilization $23.95 An essential volume of essays commissioned by the American Spectator and edited by the philosopher Roger Scruton, Liberty and Civilization examines the intellectual and spiritual traditions of our belief in individual liberty, from its Judeo Christian origins on through Enlightenment philosophy. As we are confronted by belligerent atheism at home and jihadist Islam abroad, Liberty and Civilization is an invaluable tool for understanding why it is critical that we defend the cultural, religious, and intellectual institutions that have made our civilization great. As one would expect from the American Spectator, the responses are both fiery and edifying, representing a broad swath of American conservative thought. The essayists include Paul Johnson, Anne Applebaum, Robert Bork, Robert P. George, Christina Hoff Sommers, and Roger Scruton.

Liberty Aerospace $60.54 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Liberty Aerospace is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft based in Melbourne, Florida. The company produces one model, the Liberty XL2, an advanced two seat touring aircraft based on the Britishdesigned Europa homebuilt airplane. The XL2 design received FAA production certification in the spring of 2006 and commenced sales in North America and the European market. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 68 Publication Date: 2010/12/11 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.16 inches

Statue Of Liberty Standee Kit $34.99 This amazing Statue of Liberty Standee features the ever-famous Lady Liberty holding her torch. Each one-sided cardboard Lady Liberty Standee measures 7 feet high x 2 feet 8 inches wide and is free-standing. Easy assembly.

The Statue of Liberty for KnowItAlls $20.79 The Statue of Liberty for KnowItAlls one of the most important statues located in the United States of America. The Statue of Liberty, also known as Liberty Enlightening the World, was presented in 1886 by France to the United States and stands in Liberty Island, New York in the New York Harbor. The statue commemorates the centennial of the United States and was given by the French to the United States as a gesture of friendship. The Statue of Liberty for KnowItAlls is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning more about The Statue of Liberty and the history surrounding this important American structure. Author: For KnowItAlls Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 52 Publication Date: 2008/01/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.11 inches

The Liberty Hotel $295 The Liberty Hotel > BOS > 215 Charles St > Boston > MA > 2114>Location. The Liberty Hotel is located in downtown Boston, Mass., at the foothill of Beacon Hill. The hotel is one quarter mile from Boston Common and Public Garden. Faneuil Hall and the Financial District are less than one mile away. Hotel Features. A National Historical Landmark and formerly the Charles Street Jail, the Liberty Hotel retains the original granite work and cupola built in 1851. The street level entrance, redesigned by Alexandra Champalimaud, leads to the atrium and reception area through a narrow passage featuring mahogany stained walls. Escalators, embellished by tile mosaics of people once imprisoned at the jail, lead to the central 90 foot atrium. Catwalks provide access to guest and meeting rooms located in the adjacent guest tower. Alabi serves cocktails and features preserved jail cells, barred windows, original stonework and an outdoor patio. CLINK Restaurant provides an upscale seasonal menu from Executive Chef Joseph Margate, while Scampo features Italian fare from chef Lydia Shire. A 24 hour fitness center offers cardiovascular and weight training equipment. High speed Internet access is available in public spaces. Guestrooms. The 298 guestrooms at the Liberty Hotel feature floor to ceiling windows with city skyline views. Rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access for a fee. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, four fixture baths and complimentary Molton Brown toiletries. Minibars are included. Complimentary in room safes are laptop compatible. Slippers and coffeemakers available on request. Expert Tip. Esplanade Lagoon, three blocks from the hotel, provides gondola rides along the Charles River.>The preferred airport for The Liberty Hotel is Boston, MA (BOS Logan Intl.) 4.3 km / 2.7 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Rasta 7197 Liberty Girl Costume for Women $70.88 Statue of Liberty Costumes for Women. Costume includes: crown headpiece, liberty torch and the long dress with drape. One size 6-12.

Liberty's Exiles $13.99 On November 25, 1783, the last British troops pulled out of New York City, bringing the American Revolution to an end. Patriots celebrated their departure and the confirmation of U.S. independence. But for tens of thousands of American loyalists, the British evacuation spelled worry, not jubilation. What would happen to them in the new United States? Would they and their families be safe? Facing grave doubts about their futures, some sixty thousand loyalists—one in forty members of the American population—decided to leave their homes and become refugees elsewhere in the British Empire. They sailed for Britain, for Canada, for Jamaica, and for the Bahamas; some ventured as far as Sierra Leone and India. Wherever they went, the voyage out of America was a fresh beginning, and it carried them into a dynamic if uncertain new world. A groundbreaking history of the revolutionary era, Liberty’s Exiles tells the story of this remarkable global diaspora. Through painstaking archival research and vivid storytelling, award-winning historian Maya Jasanoff re-creates the journeys of ordinary individuals whose lives were overturned by extraordinary events. She tells of refugees like Elizabeth Johnston, a young mother from Georgia, who spent nearly thirty years as a migrant, searching for a home in Britain, Jamaica, and Canada. And of David George, a black preacher born into slavery, who found freedom and faith in the British Empire, and eventually led his followers to seek a new Jerusalem in Sierra Leone. Mohawk leader Joseph Brant resettled his people under British protection in Ontario, while the adventurer William Augustus Bowles tried to shape a loyalist Creek state in Florida. For all these people and more, it was the British Empire—not the United States—that held the promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Yet as they dispersed across the empire, the loyalists also carried things from their former homes, revealing an enduring American influence on the wider British world. Ambitious, original, and personality-filled, Liberty’s Exiles is at once an intimate narrative history and a provocative new analysis—a book that explores an unknown dimension of America’s founding to illuminate the meanings of liberty itself. From the Hardcover edition.

Statue of Liberty Women's Costume $24.99 Given to the United States by the people of France, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable icons of the nation, and often the first glimpse of America for immigrants. Make a statement

Taking Liberty $5.99 When I was four and my daddy left, I cried, but I understood. He had become part of the Gone. Oney Judge is a slave. But on the plantation of Mount Vernon, the beautiful home of George and Martha Washington, she is not called a slave. She is referred to as a servant, and a house servant at that -- a position of influence and respect. When she rises to the position of personal servant to Martha Washington, her status among the household staff -- black or white -- is second to none. She is Lady Washington's closest confidante and for all intents and purposes, a member of the family -- or so she thinks. Slowly, Oney's perception of her life with the Washingtons begins to crack as she realizes the truth: No matter what it's called, it's still slavery and she's still a slave. Oney must make a choice. Does she stay where she is -- comfortable, with this family that has loved her and nourished her and owned her since the day she was born? Or does she take her liberty -- her life -- into her own hands, and like her father, become one of the Gone? Told with immense power and compassion, Taking Liberty is the extraordinary true story of one young woman's struggle to take what is rightfully hers.

The Sons of Liberty $3.99 Forget everything you thought you knew about America's early days - history packs a punch in this full-color, two-fisted, edge-of-your-seat adventure! Graham and Brody are runaway slaves blessed with extraordinary powers. At first they keep a low profile. But their mentor has another idea - one that involves the African martial art dambe . . . and masks. Visual and visceral, this is a tale that could only be told as a graphic novel. With its vile villains, electrifying action, and riveting suspense, The Sons of Liberty casts new light on the faces and events of pre-Revolution America, from Ben Franklin to the French and Indian War. American history has rarely been this compelling - and it's never looked this good.

On Liberty (Hardcover) $15.21 On Liberty, John Stuart Mill`s classic critique of the ethical limits of governmental authority, remains one of the most influential philosophical treatises ever written. This interactive edition, in our popular Bold-Faced series, prompts readers to reflect on the importance of free will, free speech, and dissent in a democratic society. It features an informative introduction by series editor Laura Ross along with highlighted passages, writing exercises, and lined pages for notes. Mills`s thoughtful analysis addresses many of today`s most pressing and contentious political issues.

The Sons Of Liberty $5.99 Graphic novels are a revolution in literature, and The Sons of Liberty is a graphic novel like no other. Visual and visceral, fusing historical fiction and superhero action, this is a tale with broad appeal - for younger readers who enjoy an exciting war story, for teenagers asking hard questions about American history, for adult fans of comic books, for anyone seeking stories of African American interest, and for reluctant readers young and old.   In Colonial America, Graham and Brody are slaves on the run-until they gain extraordinary powers. At first they keep a low profile. But their mentor has another idea-one that involves the African martial art dambe . . . and masks.   With its vile villains, electrifying action, and riveting suspense, The Sons of Liberty casts new light on the faces and events of pre-Revolution America, including Ben Franklin and the French and Indian War. American history has rarely been this compelling - and it's never looked this good.

Light and Liberty $9.99 Were Thomas Jefferson alive to read this book, he would recognize every sentence, every elegant turn of phrase, every lofty, beautifully expressed idea. Indeed, every word in the book is his. In an astonishing feat of editing, Eric S. Petersen has culled the entirety of Thomas Jefferson’s published works to fashion thirty-four original essays on themes ranging from patriotism and liberty to hope, humility, and gratitude. The result is a lucid, inspiring distillation of the wisdom of one of America’s greatest political thinkers. From his personal motto—“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God”—to his resounding discourse on “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” in the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson defined the essential truth of the American spirit. In the essays that Petersen has crafted from letters, speeches, and public documents, Jefferson’s unique moral philosophy and vision shine through. Among the hundreds of magnificent sentences gathered in this volume, here are Jefferson’s pronouncements on Gratitude: “I have but one system of ethics for men and for nations— to be grateful, to be faithful to all engagements and under all circumstances, to be open and generous.” Religion: “A concern purely between our God and our consciences.” America’s national character: “It is part of the American character to consider nothing as desperate; to surmount every difficulty with resolution and contrivance.” Public debt: “We shall all consider ourselves unauthorized to saddle posterity with our debts, and morally bound to pay them ourselves.” War: “I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind.” In stately measured cadences, these thirty-four essays provide timeless guidance on leading a spiritually fulfilling life . Light and Liberty is a triumphant work of supreme eloquence, as uplifting today as when Jefferson first set these immortal sentences on paper. From the Hardcover edition.

Liberty Meadows Sunday Collection (Hardcover) $33.95 Book One collects Liberty Meadows Sunday strips from years one to three, fully re-mastered and digitally recolored.