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Liberia - 25 Cents 1896

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:15:53 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Obverse: Liberty Head laureate left over star; Lettering: REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA ★ H Reverse: Value and date within wreath. Lettering: 25 CENTS 1896. Mint: H (Heaton's Mint, Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Liberia - 50 Cents 1906

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:42:00 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Miss Liberty

Liberia 20 Dollars 2001 - 1st Man on the Moon

Moneta — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:35:33 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Part of a long commemorative series, This one depicting a scene fro the Apollo XI Moon Landing in 1969. Proof silver with 20 k minted, no BU's were struck.

Liberia - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS: CH8

Moneta — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:55:30 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: There are only four (4) of this variety known. Tentatively cataloged in the Colver and Harley system as KM# Tn2 CH-8 (unlisted as yet) variety. It's place in the variety set was cataloged as 1-D in the ANS, American Numismatic Society site, by Cox. These varieties are best described in Randy Snyder's article in "Penny-Wise" Vo. 40, No. 5 (Sep 2006). As a 1-D variety it is described as Obverse: Small ship, 13 palm leaves, 15 sun rays, '1' in date is to the left of the tree trunk. Bush top at water line. Palms 7th leaf tip is between lower serif of 'I' and 'B.' Reverse: Wide Spaced 'A. D.,' tiny center dot & extra period shows on early strikes. All show boldly re-punched tops of 'FOUND,' tops of 'ON,' and bottom of 1st 'O' in Colonization. Date: Second '1' of 1816 is left of upright of 'D' (of A.D.). This completes my collection of all known varieties of this iconic and historical token. Besides the Randy Snyder article, and here in the Moneta Museum, all of these varieties are illustrated and described no where else. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia - Y2K Millennium 20 Dollars

Moneta — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:52:28 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: SCWC (KM) lists this as a year 2000 issue, but I suspect in should be 1999 as seen on the obverse. Naturally, it's celebrating the Millennium with various symbols including a prominent Y2K, a big scare for all computers which never materialized. The seated Liberty design was used in a series of coins from Liberia, not too well rendered in my opinion. These are not so common with only 2000 struck and they're an even ounce of pure silver.

LIBERIA~1 Cent 1833

Zantetsuken — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 20:39:04 -0800

by: Zantetsuken

Description: American Colonization Society

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Liberia - ACS - CH5

Moneta — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:26:12 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Distinquishing features of this variety are OB: 1 in date to the left of trunk, small ship, 15 rays, 13 leaves, bush top at water line. RX: narrow-spaced A.D. A second example, this one shows a hub centering dot as varieties described as having two dots between "A.D.". My other example does not show this upper dot, so it may have worn off due to die polishing. It may actually qualify as another variety. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia - USA Indian Head $1 Dollar Tribute

Moneta — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:53:16 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Indian Princess Head type of 1856 - 1889. A micro-mini USA Tribute coin of solid gold. Details and reference unavailable - slabbed. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia 25 Cents

Moneta — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:55:57 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Here's another example - I just really like the this rendition of Lady Liberty. I just wish I could find a matching 50 Cent piece. Original and toned that should grade a high AU. The only year of issue at 34 K struck. They do exist in proof too.

Lincoln - Clad silver

Moneta — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:15:03 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: By 2009 the fine series of USA Tribute coins 'authorized' by Liberia, has degraded to this joke on the collecting public. The company responsible for this travesty is "National Collector's Mint". The copy for this $20 (price each) is partially presented below. The rest is too ridiculous to repeat here. One other interesting note is that if you go to their site you might see their photo of this 'coin' with the words "COPY" blurred out. See my photo above (tail feathers). So.. it's a copy of what, exactly? There's a chance that it's there to indicate that it's not a solid silver piece and that the original idea was scaled back to a worthless clad silver piece. A portion of the Ad follows: Clad in 71 mg of .999 Fine Silver, the new Lincoln Dollar is sculpted with the portrait of President Lincoln designed in 1909 by Victor David Brenner on the front and a familiar eagle with the Liberia crest on the reverse. Most exciting, each dollar is triple-dated, 1809 for the year of Lincoln's birth, 1909 for his 100th birthday and first appearance on a U.S. coin, and 2009 for his 200th birthday and appearance on the spectacular Lincoln Presidential Dollar! The Republic of Liberia's government has authorized this groundbreaking legal tender issue which will never be released for circulation. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - St. Gaudens Walking Liberty $20 Dollars / $100

Moneta — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:22:21 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: I think this is the pinnacle of the Liberian USA Milennium Tribute series. This design depicts the obverse of the original design or proto-design of Saint Gaudens for the 1907 High Relief $20. The reverse is similar to the 'Indian' $10 gold coin. Drawings and plaster models of this pattern design still exist at the Saint Gaudens Historical Society. The main notable differences, and what was eventually, approved are the wingless Victory/Miss Liberty and the feathered headdress. Mexico opted for the winged Victory rather than transforming this classical theme to Liberty with cap. You can see them in the Augustus Saint Gaudens Museum and are depicted in the little book that comes with the 2009 USA Tribute High Relief $50 gold piece. You can see my example at this : /showphoto.php?photo=2074&title=usa-mmix-ultra-high-relief-20-dollars&cat=627 VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia USA Tribute - Liberty w/ Eagle, Sword & Shields $10 Dollars

Moneta — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:10:51 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Another USA Milennium Tribute Coin from Liberia. This is another of the types that must have been derived from a pattern or proposed design. I believe there must have been an attempt at a series of coins that have been called the 'Amazons'. This very scarce issue seems to follow the warrior Liberty theme. Another gorgeous addition to the undocumented USA Tribute series. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia $10 - School Girl Dollar 2000

Moneta — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:00:50 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: USA Milennium Tribute coin that is much scarcer than the commonly seen Morgan Dollar. I'm unsure, put I think if you have access to photos of lesser known USA pattern coins that you'll find this design dubbed here as the "School Girl". Very low mintage item. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Stella, Flowing Hair 4000 Cents / $40 Dollars

Moneta — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:54:46 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Another of the Liberian USA/Millennium Tribute series. This one is of the famous pattern coin known as the Stella. This was a $4 piece (4000 Cents). Mintage for this 'Type 2' is only 410 total, less than the original Sella! PCGS Encapsulated proof 69 DCAM. "The story of the rare, and historic, four-dollar original gold Stellas of 1879 and 1880 is quite interesting. The idea of creating the Stella came from John A. Kasson, minister to Austria-Hungary, as an attempt at an international trade coin. At $4 with a composition of 85.71 percent gold, 4.28 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the Stella, named for the five-pointed star on its reverse, would have been a somewhat strained attempt at producing a U.S. coin more in line with European issues. It’s not easy for such ideas to get any sort of a hearing, but this one got help from Dr. W.W. Hubbell, who was responsible for patenting the gold alloy “goloid” used in making the famous goloid metric dollar. The odds were not the best for the Stella since its value was not the same as the regularly circulating gold coins of Europe, and higher denominations were desired for the bulk of international trade. Even so, the Stella was created. Charles Barber designed the Flowing Hair variety and it may well be his best work at the Mint. The Coiled Hair variety was the work of George T. Morgan, coming just a couple years after his design was used for the Morgan dollar. The long-standing total for the 1879 Flowing Hair variety is 425, but Q. David Bowers estimates this total to be 700 in A Guide Book of United States Type Coins. Bowers places the 1879 Coiled Hair variety total between 20 and 30 pieces." [prev. 4 paragraphs taken from 'Numismatic News' viewed May 18, 2019] VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia ACS Token - Rare die combo

copperhobbie — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:06:12 -0700

by: copperhobbie

Description: American Colonization Society Liberian cent of 1833. This one is a previously unrecorded die combination of the CH1/5 obverse and CH4/6 reverse dies known so far. Other characteristics are that the palm leaves are detached from the trunk (from die polishing) and the underside of the upper serif of 'D' in A.D. is chipped and enlarged. Both features, and the use of die combination, indicate the dies were well worn when used for this very rare variety. The original monograph by Colver and Harley has 6 varieties. This is the 8th and both known examples are presented here.

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Liberia - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS; Sun Disc Variety

Moneta — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:14:31 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Here's another of the rare types of Liberia/USA American Colonization Society Cent tokens of 1833. This variety was not seen or documented by the pioneering work of Colver and Harley as seen in the SCWC by KM. Two of the four examples are shown here. The American Numismatic Society does have an exquisite example in their collection. Following CH, this variety is characterized by: OBVERSE: 1)'1' in date under tree trunk; 2) small ship; 3) 22 rays; 4)~ 14 curly palm leaves; 5) bush top at water line; 6) Sun disc is outlined. REVERSE: 1) wide spaced 'AD' with a single period between. Actually both sides exhibit a center planchet punch, although they are very small and not observed in the other specimen of lower condition shown in this museum. This center planchet punch, when visible on the reverse, constitutes the variety described as having 'double periods'. The punch mark on the obverse is seen in the center of the sun disc. Other features noted on this outstanding example is that the sun disc portion between the palm trunk and first ray dissolves from a single strong line into two faint lines. The ray above the bush exhibits a small secondary ray protruding. A comprehensive study of these marvelous and historical A.C.S. tokens will be presented here when it becomes available. The minting organization of this token is not definitely known. If you have any information pertaining to this token please contact me or leave a comment below (registrants only). VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia - USA Trade Dollar $10 2000

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:01:02 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Liberia's Millennium Tribute to the American Trade Dollar. Reverse is more like the type found on the Seated Liberty Dollar as are most this series. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Standing Liberty Quarter $10 2000

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:55:18 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar tribute. Note 'MILLENNIUM' on the wall rather than the 'In God We Trust' motto. Poor Miss Liberty has gained a prodigious nose in the translation. NCLT - listed in KM's "Unusual World Coins" as X#14 and Type I. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Peace Dollar Tribute $10

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:42:53 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Here the design of Anthony De Francisci on the Peace dollar is celebrated. Reverse has the Eagle w/ Shield type similar to the Seated Liberty dollar. I have no information yet on most of the mintages of this series but it low; the highest so far being the 2K minted of the Morgan w/Liberia reverse. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Morgan & Eagle One Dollar - 2000

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:35:46 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Compare this to the Millennium $10 Morgan with the Liberia coat-of-arms reverse. Same obverse design (different die). The reverse represents the eagle & shield type found on the Liberty Seated Dollar (USA). The NCLT aspect is emphasized by the fact that one type is a $10 denomination and the same weight/fineness is also found on this $1 coin. Oh well, it's the tribute that counts! These 'coins' are 130% larger than the original and contain over 130% more silver than the original. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Gold Quarter Eagle Indian Head Tribute $10

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:19:23 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Obverse of this incuse type matches best the size U.S.A. Indian Head $2.50 gold piece. The workmanship is not so exacting as the design by Bela Lyaon Pratt. The reverse is a medallic rotation and the eagle & shield type, seen on the Seated Liberty dollar, is retained. Reeded edge, encapsulated. Mintage is only 500. I bought another that was listed by a highly reputable dealer as Proof. When received it looked just like this one. So this one may be incorrectly labeled by NGC , although it matches KM, or these are actually matte proof. This 22 kt. gold coin (1/10 oz. net weight pure gold) was produced by Australia's official Perth Mint for the Republic of Liberia on the same blank used to mint the American Gold Eagle. Extremely rare -- only 500 made. As a result of President Theodore Roosevelt's opinion that United States coins were "atrociously hideous," new gold coin designs appeared in the early 1900s. Bela Lyon Pratt, who was selected to redesign the $2 1/2 and $5 gold coins, utilized an unusual sculpting technique, similar to that employed thousands of years earlier by Egyptian artists. His "incused" design lies entirely below the coin's surface, in contrast with normal "relief" where the design is higher than the fields. Pratt's native American chieftain design is emblematic of Liberty. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Barber Tribute 5 Dollars - 2000

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:06:00 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Lowest denomination of the series - this one represents the Charles Barber redition of Liberty. The reverse eagle & shield style is most like the type that exists on a Liberty Seated Dollar with 'Heraldic' eagle. Here the eagle wings are set higher like the reverse of a Barber half dollar. I have yet to learn the mintage on this type and it's not listed in KM. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Indian Head w/ Flying Eagle $100 2000

Moneta — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:40:30 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Wow, what a gorgeous NCLT coin! Mintage is a max of only 500 (per PandaAmerica). Part of the USA Tribute & Millennium series it shows the design of a $10 Indian and the reverse of the Walking Liberty $20 gold piece. I imagine that Liberia has not authorized the minting the obverse of the Walking Liberty $20 and Half dollar types due to the NCLT bullion coin regularly minted by the USA. When President Teddy Roosevelt asked sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create artistic new designs for US coins, Saint-Gaudens initially produced an Indian Head and Flying Eagle design for the $20 gold coins. But only a couple of these were ever produced with the Indian design ... and they are worth over a million dollars each! For the first time, these superb designs appear on an affordable coin, authorized by the Government of Liberia, made from 1 oz. of pure .999 fine gold in gem proof quality. A small number were minted in the USA. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf NOTES: In 1872, chief engraver William Barber proposed an Amazonian capped bust design for all gold coins. Only a single gold pattern set was minted; priceless today!

Liberian Indian w/ Flying Eagle

Moneta — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:40:30 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: See sub-group [USA Tribute & Millennium Series] under Liberia for a nearly complete collection of these low mintage tribute NCLT's. Wow, what a gorgeous NCLT coin! Mintage is a max of only 500 (per PandaAmerica). Part of the USA Tribute & Millennium series it shows the design of a $10 Indian and the reverse of the Walking Liberty $20 gold piece. I imagine that Liberia has not authorized the minting the obverse of the Walking Liberty $20 and Half dollar types due to the NCLT bullion coin regularly minted by the USA. When President Teddy Roosevelt asked sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create artistic new designs for US coins, Saint-Gaudens initially produced an Indian Head and Flying Eagle design for the $20 gold coins. But only a couple of these were ever produced with the Indian design ... and they are worth over a million dollars each! For the first time, these superb designs appear on an affordable coin, authorized by the Government of Liberia, made from 1 oz. of pure .999 fine gold in gem proof quality. A small number were minted in the USA. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Follow this link to the Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies this coin and tells the story of the USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf NOTES: In 1872, chief engraver William Barber proposed an Amazonian capped bust design for all gold coins. Only a single gold pattern set was minted; priceless today!

Liberia - Seated Liberty Dollar w/Stars, $10

Moneta — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:08:18 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Silver NCLT depicting the Seated Liberty of USA Dollar type. I believe mintage of of these is between 1K & 2 K. There is another in this Tribute series w/o stars. Exergue reads "Millennium 2000" on this Type 3 Issue. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Stella $40 /4000 Cents - Coiled Hair Liberty

Moneta — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:01:02 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Another of the Liberian USA/Millennium Tribute series. This one is of the famous pattern coin known as the Stella. This was a $4 piece (4000 Cents). Mintage for this "Type 2" is only 380 total! PCGS Encapsulated as proof PR-69 DCAM. "The story of the rare, and historic, four-dollar original gold Stellas of 1879 and 1880 is quite interesting. The idea of creating the Stella came from John A. Kasson, minister to Austria-Hungary, as an attempt at an international trade coin. At $4 with a composition of 85.71 percent gold, 4.28 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the Stella, named for the five-pointed star on its reverse, would have been a somewhat strained attempt at producing a U.S. coin more in line with European issues. It’s not easy for such ideas to get any sort of a hearing, but this one got help from Dr. W.W. Hubbell, who was responsible for patenting the gold alloy “goloid” used in making the famous goloid metric dollar. The odds were not the best for the Stella since its value was not the same as the regularly circulating gold coins of Europe, and higher denominations were desired for the bulk of international trade. Even so, the Stella was created. Charles Barber designed the Flowing Hair variety and it may well be his best work at the Mint. The Coiled Hair variety was the work of George T. Morgan, coming just a couple years after his design was used for the Morgan dollar. The long-standing total for the 1879 Flowing Hair variety is 425, but Q. David Bowers estimates this total to be 700 in A Guide Book of United States Type Coins. Bowers places the 1879 Coiled Hair variety total between 20 and 30 pieces." [prev. 4 paragraphs taken from 'Numismatic News' viewed May 18, 2019] VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Flowing Hair Liberty & Eagle w/Shield $100

Moneta — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:45:45 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Low mintage, as all of the gold NCLT in this series are. Wonderful design that follows the long tradition of Liberty on the coins of Liberia. This may also known as the Amazon design from sales brochures. Seeking confirmation on mintage, & weight. The reverse does show milky toning as seen in the photo. Note: In 1872, chief engraver William Barber proposed an Amazonian capped bust design for all gold coins. Only a single gold pattern set was minted; priceless today! Caution! These may be gilt silver coins, PCGS does not indicate this, and I challenge you to find an 'official' source of information on these. I believe KM only lists one (incuse Indian) of the Liberian Tribute series of NCLT commemoratives. GENERAL INFO: These new coins picture Miss Liberty, designed by George Morgan for the Morgan Silver Dollars, issued from 1878-1921; Miss Liberty, designed by Anthony De Francisci for the Peace Silver Dollars, issued from 1921-1935; Seated Liberty, designed by Christian Gobrecht for the Seated Liberty Silver Dollars, issued from 1836-1873; and Seated Liberty, designed by William Barber for the Trade Dollars, issued from 1873-1885. In addition, the most desired Pattern designs (proposed for US silver and gold coins, but never used) are recreated in all of their beauty: "Amazonian" by William Barber (1872), "Washlady" by Charles Barber (1879), "Schoolgirl" by George T. Morgan (1879), and "Shield Earring" by George T. Morgan (1882). These are official commemorative coins issued by The Republic of Liberia. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Sun Disc ACS - CH-7

copperhobbie — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:05:23 -0800

by: copperhobbie

Description: Extremely RARE example of the famous ACS token attributed to Liberia, but minted in the USA as a domestic fundraiser. All other varieties (8) show only rays, this one actually shows the setting sun disc. Die studies (by RS, 'copperhobbie') confirm that this unique variety was the first to be minted. The extreme scarcity (4 known, 2 presented here) indicate that these were probably trial issues that were probably also presentation pieces.

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ACS Liberia cent 1833

copperhobbie — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 10:34:28 -0800

by: copperhobbie

Description: American Colonization Society Liberian cent of 1833. This one is a previously unrecorded die combination of the CH1/5 obverse and CH4/6 reverse dies known so far. Other characteristics are that the palm leaves are detached from the trunk (from die polishing)and the underside of the upper serif of 'D' in A.D. chipped and enlarged. Both features and the use of die combination indicate the dies were well worn. The original monograph by Colver and Harley has 6 varieties. This is the 8th and both known examples are presented here.

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Liberia 'Morgan' Dollar - Flags

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:50:42 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: A wonderful 'Millennium' issue. The Liberty cap of old makes a reappearance. Also the current coat-of-arms harkens back to elements of the ACS token (sailing ship) and to the 1847/62/96 issues of setting sun and bird with message. Now a plow has been added. Banner below the flags states: "The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here". Mintage is estimated to be 2,000, if so, that would make it quite a scarce 'Morgan"! Toned areas on the cameo regions are lighting effects & are not actually there. This would be considered a 'bullion' issue. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: My Guide for the Liberian USA Millennium Tribute Series: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS; CH-6

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:35:40 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This is probably the second scarcest of the available varieties. Features are; OB: 1 under trunk, large ship, 14 rays, 12 leaves, bush top above water line. RX: wide-spaced A.D. with single period between, 1st 'N' in colonization is tilted slightly upward. I've only seen one, of any variety, grade better than this one. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS; CH-5

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:29:09 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Distinquishing features of this variety are OB: 1 in date to the left of trunk, small ship, 15 rays, 13 leaves, bush top at water line. RX: narrow-spaced A.D. Some corrosion on the Rx. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS; CH-4

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:24:36 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Features of this variety are: OB: large ship, 1 to the left of trunk, 12 leaves (w/one between B&E), 11 rays, bush above water line. RX: wide A.D. with 1st 'N' in Colonization tilted upward, single period between A.D. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia - 1833 Cent - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS; CH-3

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:17:16 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This is probably the scarcest of the varieties except for the very elusive 'CH-7' (outlined Sun Disk) type and what should be 'CH-8', 1 D in the Cox catalog available on the ACS site. Distinguished by: OB: 1 in date under tree, large ship, 14 rays w/ second touching the ship, 10 leaves. RX: Narrow-space A.D. with double periods between. This example has the common rim cud at the bush. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS; CH-2

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:08:58 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Distinguishing features of this variety: OB: 1 in date under tree trunk, large ship, 14 rays, 12 leaves, bush top above water line. RX: narrow-spaced A.D. with double 'periods' (top one being a die hub dimple). VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS; CH-1

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 13:39:49 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: CH-1 & CH-5 are the two 'Small Ship' varieties. At least one of every variety documented by Colver & Harley can be seen in the Museum (+ two undocumented in KM & CH). One, tenatively known as #7, is distiguishable by a visible sun disc; it is very rare (only 4 documented so far) but can be seen here and at the American Numismatic Societies' Web site. (Contact Moneta if you have one for sale, or wish to picture it here!!) The wide-spaced 'A.D.' is what distiguishes CH-1 from CH-5 (wider). Frankly, I am of the opinion that these should be listed as an American token (they are in the Red Book). It is not at all clear that these were ever intended for use in Liberia. The history of the token is still shrouded in mystery. While it is widely believed to have been struck as a fund raising piece by John Gibbs of Belleville, NJ, there are those who believe these are from the US mint (circumstantial evidence abounds). Please keep watch for an important monograph (by R.S.) on these in our Library. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

Liberia, 50 Cents, 1896

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 20:04:55 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The Museum is seeking a EF+> example, but they are a lot tougher to find than the early UNC cents. Another delemna: why are there more UNC/Proof pattern coins around than any other type?

Liberia, 50 Cents, 1960

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 20:00:20 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Finally, Miss Liberty is represented by a native African. She also wears an ethnic version of a liberty cap - glorious.

Liberia, 25 Cents, 1906

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 19:56:53 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The coin is much nicer than the scan. We have to wait until 1960 for Miss Liberty to become African.

Liberia, 2 Cent, 1896

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 19:47:46 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Lovely, glowing red example, this one has proof-like surfaces. Currently it's highly rated on the PCGS site where you can see this specimen at this https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/37311333_167788176_max.jpg Their photo shows it darker with exagerated colors, actually nicer in hand.

Liberia, 2 Cent, 1847

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 19:42:31 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Nice, problem free example. Notice that we have entered the 'steam' age as opposed to the ACS token of 1833. This specimen is currently rated the highest example displayed on the PCGS site, you can see it at this https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/37311331_167786822_max.jpg

Liberia, 1 Cent, 1896

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 19:37:33 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Soho has now become the Heaton mint in Birmingham, UK. Liberty looses the cap, the ship comes under sail and the setting sun with bird carrying a message now appears in the design. Lovely reddish surfaces on this gorgous UNK.

Liberia, 1 Cent, 1862

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 19:31:47 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Liberian incuse design of 1862 (4 stars on the reverse).

Liberia, 1 Cent, 1847

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 19:28:20 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Nice red/brown business strike (which for some, as yet, unexplained reason are more scarce than the many proofs offered). Reverse has two stars. The 1833 ACS token featured a sailing vessel. By 1847 we see a steam side paddle-wheeler. Curiously, the current coat-of-arms of Liberia has returned to the sailing vessel. Struck at the Soho mint at Birmingham, UK. Lovely incuse design featuring Miss Liberty in her cap. This specimen is featured on the PCGS site at this https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/37311332_167788179_max.jpg Even with the adjustment marks it's currently rated the highest in the BN 1847 category.