Dollar Star
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Dollar Star
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 1963 $500 Dollar Red Seal Star Note  US $10.50
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 1953 A $500 Dollar Blue Seal Star Note US $14.51
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 1934 D $500 Dollar Blue Seal Star Note US $16.10
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 Two 1953 1953A Star Two Dollar $2 US Notes US $23.27
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Of the silver dollars produced, which include the Peace dollar and the seated liberty dollar, the most popular was and still is the Morgan silver dollar. Although it is still considered to be legal tender today, no one would be so foolish as to spend one when it only carries a face value of $1.00.
In the world of coin collecting today, Morgan silver dollars have an intrinsic value that varies based on condition, year and mint location. As coin collecting advanced over the years, other factors came into play that have greatly affected a Morgan dollar's worth such as VAMs. This stands for Van Allen - Mallis and mainly speaks to the variations and the diversity of dies that existed during the production of these dollars. Since each VAM can potentially be tied to a specific year or a specific mint mark, the list of different possible combinations that can affect rarity value is quite extensive.
Morgan dollars were minted from 1878 through 1904 and then once again during 1921. Following production in 1921, the Morgan silver dollar was replaced with the Peace silver dollar. The name Morgan comes from its designer, George Morgan. All Morgan dollars have a silver content of 900. This means each one is 90% pure silver.
The Morgan silver dollar has suffered major losses in inventory since its beginning. Thanks to the Pittman Act of 1918, over 270 million silver dollars were melted down. Following this, there were other smaller meltings. Morgan dollars continue to suffer this same fate even today. Every time the cost of silver rises, more of them are melted by private individuals. The value of their silver content far outweighs their face value and, in many cases, their intrinsic value as collector items. It is believed that today only 17% of all the Morgan dollars ever produced still exist.
There are some rare Morgan dollars that command prices in excess of $100,000 today, such as an 1895 proof. An 1893-S Morgan dollar in tip-top shape can fetch roughly one million dollars at auction and an uncirculated high grade 1884-S can bring up to $750,000. One has to wonder how many of these were melted thanks to the Pittman Act.
Morgan dollars were minted at five different locations. These locations and their mint marks are D for Denver, P for Philadelphia, S for San Francisco, CC for Carson City and O for New Orleans. The rarest of these is Carson City because that is where the fewest were produced.
On all coins, the front is called the obverse and the back is called the reverse. The mint marks on Morgan silver dollars are found on the obverse right between the D and O within the word dollar. Usually the Morgans that were made at the Philadelphia mint were unmarked so Philadelphia should be assumed when no mint mark is found.
The collecting of all coins can be exciting as well as profitable. No one quite knows why the Morgan silver dollar became such a star other than it is a beautiful coin with an outstanding design. It also enjoys many twists and turns when it comes to determining value, presenting just enough of a challenge to hold the interest of most collectors.
Anne Benedetto is a former auction house owner and former dealer in the antiques and collectibles business. She presently provides people with important details, behind the scenes information, helpful tips and first hand knowledge of the brick and mortar auction business. Visit Anne at http://AuctionHouseTalk.com which is an interactive site where interested people can talk about the ins and outs of auctions, antiques and collectibles.
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Mob Star / Million Dollar Remix Series Vol. 4 $13.99 Million Dollar:2111 |
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Little Doves from Inside a Sand Dollar, or Sea Star, in the Palm of a Hand $39.99 Annie Griffiths Belt Little "Doves" from Inside a Sand Dollar, or Sea Star, in the Palm of a Hand - Photographic Print |
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A Dollar Short $14.99 It isn't every day a movie star steals your husband. When that day comes for Chiffon Butrell, of Cayboo Creek, South Carolina, she looks to the Bottom Dollar Girls to help her out of one fine mess. As a waitress at the local Wagon Wheel restaurant, Chiffon pegs her fortunes to a winning entry in a local video store's Be-a-Movie-Star contest. But her celluloid dreams are dashed when her baby takes sick and her husband, Lonnie -- one fine specimen of Southern manhood -- heads for the Hollywood Hills solo. On set, he turns the head of leading lady Janie-Lynn Lauren, whose siren call is Oscar caliber. Back in Cayboo Creek, Chiffon manages to lose her temper and her job in quick succession -- only to discover that Lonnie's paycheck from the Nutra-Sweet plant has been forwarded to a California address. With three kids to feed, Chiffon comes up more than a dollar short. Her good friends try their best to pitch in. But there are too few hands to lend, what with Elizabeth and her husband, Timothy, expecting their first baby any day and the rest of the Bottom Dollar Girls knee-deep in their secret -- and possibly scandalous -- plan to raise money for the Cayboo Creek Senior Center. When a slick of Wesson Oil at the Winn-Dixie gets the better of Chiffon's ankle, there's just one thing to be done -- call on estranged older sister Chenille, who hails from Bible Grove, South Carolina. A prissy, fussy spinster prone to dressing her dog, Walter, in matching plaid "mother-son" outfits, Chenille is everything former beauty queen Chiffon detests. Suddenly the tabloid media gets wind of Janie-Lynn and Lonnie's torrid romance, landing sleepy Cayboo Creek on the star map. Under the glare of camera lights, the sisters must put aside their longtime grievances to forge a newfound relationship. As crisis reigns, Chenille is welcomed by the Bottom Dollar Girls for her cool head and quick thinking. And when Chenille runs into a little trouble of her own, she begins to see the future in friendship. A rollicking, hilarious novel about two sisters who are each one of a kind, A Dollar Short is a delicious page-turner worth every last cent. |
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Sand Dollar and Star $1.39 This lovely invitation has a beach / tropical luau theme. A cream starfish and sea biscuit are featured on an aqua background. Matching respond cards, thank you cards, and envelope seals are available. |
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Original Million Dollar Mermaid $29.95 The story of Annette Kellerman, who started swimming to overcome a childhood illness and went on to become an international swimming sensation and a Hollywood star. The original Million Dollar Mermaid, she is one of the great unsung Australian heroines. |
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Dollar $6 Dollar - Steve Hofstetter |
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The Million Dollar Kick $3.95 Whisper Nelson hates sports--all sports--with a passion So when by a fluke she wins a chance to kick a goal past a professional soccer star for a million-dollar prize, she is torn. Should she try it and risk humiliation, or just forget the whole thing and save what dignity she has left? But the Million Dollar Kick might be Whisper's big chance not only to win a million dollars, but to regain confidence in herself. |
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Gold Dollar Sign Sunglasses $2.95 Be a Star with Big Money Sun Glasses! These dollar sign sunglasses are just what you need to complete any pimp costume, or rock star look. 5 1/2" across the face. 5 1/4" long from temple to ear. Made of plastic. We have the hottest styles of glasses at the coolest prices. Styles like these are perfect for any Pimp Daddy, John Lennon, or Elvis costume. Make sure you have the hottest shades to cover your eves for you next poker game or casino night! Part of Party Themes > Casino Night > Sunglasses |
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Billion Dollar Batman $33.02 Since his creation in 1939, Batman has become one of the most popular characters in fiction. From his humble roots in dime comic books, he grew to become a serial hero, a frequent guest star on the Superman radio show, and then the star of his own explosively successful TV series, spawning a nationwide epidemic of Batmania. After Batman became a movie star, his thrilling exploits were no longer kid stuff-he was now a multinational conglomerate's biggest corporate asset. Billion Dollar Batman reveals the stories behind the story of one of the most lucrative and profitable media creations in history. Includes profiles of the people who guided Batman from Bright Knight to Dark Knight and revealing behind-the-scenes information about Batman serials, TV shows and films. Illustrated with photos of the actors who have brought Batman to life for seven decades. |
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The Million Dollar Hotel - Widescreen $8.99 Legendary filmmaker Wim Wenders returns to the screen with this loosely structured murder mystery. The Million Dollar Hotel unites Wender's obsession with cool music, lost souls, and American trash culture. Set in 2001, the film opens with Tom Tom (Jeremy Davies) taking a flying leap off the roof of the Million Dollar Hotel, an ironically titled dive in the seedy section of L.A. Told in an extended flashback, Tom Tom recounts the murder investigation of a down-and-out artist and son of a media mogul, Izzy Goldkiss (Tim Roth), who also fell off the hotel. FBI special agent Skinner (none other than Mel Gibson), sporting a neck brace, looks into the death only to discover that the building is teeming with weirdos and losers. There is Vivien (Amanda Plummer), who claims to be the fianc?e of the rock star; Geronimo (Jimmy Smits), a huckster trying to make a buck by selling Izzy's abstract painting; Eloise (Milla Jovovich), a burned out prostitute with a passion for intellectual literature; and Dixie (Peter Stormare), who swears up and down that he is the fifth Beatle. As the film progresses, Skinner proves to be just as much of a freak as the hotel tenets -- he was born with a third arm that was surgically removed from his back. Just as in his Until the End of the World (1991), Wenders features a fantastic soundtrack including songs from Bono, Daniel Lanois, and Brian Eno. The Million Dollar Hotel opened the 2000 Berlin Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi |
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The Million Dollar Hotel $6.26 Rated: RSynopsis: Legendary filmmaker Wim Wenders returns to the screen with this loosely structured murder mystery. The Million Dollar Hotel unites Wender's obsession with cool music, lost souls, and American trash culture. Set in 2001, the film opens with Tom Tom (Jeremy Davies) taking a flying leap off the roof of the Million Dollar Hotel, an ironically titled dive in the seedy section of L.A. Told in an extended flashback, Tom Tom recounts the murder investigation of a down-and-out artist and son of a media mogul, Izzy Goldkiss (Tim Roth), who also fell off the hotel. FBI special agent Skinner (none other than Mel Gibson), sporting a neck brace, looks into the death only to discover that the building is teeming with weirdos and losers. There is Vivien (Amanda Plummer), who claims to be the fiancée of the rock star; Geronimo (Jimmy Smits), a huckster trying to make a buck by selling Izzy's abstract painting; Eloise (Milla Jovovich), a burned out prostitute with a passion for intellectual literature; and Dixie (Peter Stormare), who swears up and down that he is the fifth Beatle. As the film progresses, Skinner proves to be just as much of a freak as the hotel tenets -- he was born with a third arm that was surgically removed from his back. Just as in his Until the End of the World (1991), Wenders features a fantastic soundtrack including songs from Bono, Daniel Lanois, and Brian Eno. The Million Dollar Hotel opened the 2000 Berlin Film Festival. Jonathan CrowPRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL NOTES:Presentation: Wide ScreenSound: Dolby Digital 5.1 SurroundLanguage: EnglishSubTitles: English, Français, EspañolTime: 2 Hours 1 Minute |
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14k Yellow Gold Unique Sand Dollar Starfish Pendant $230 This unique yet beautiful starfish pendant on a sand dollar surface is a beauty to wear. Be the only star gazer when you wear this 14k Yellow Gold Unique Sand Dollar Starfish Pendant. |
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925 Sterling Silver Sand Dollar Star Charm Pendant $60.99 Add to your existing jewelry collection this beautifully detailed sand dollar pendant. Wear it with other sand dollars on a charm bracelet or wear it with your favorite necklace. Size/Dimensions: Material: .925 Sterling Silver / Gram Weight: 2.5 / Stone: / Stone Shape: / Gemstone: / Gemstone Shape: / Width: / Chain Length: / Top to Bottom: 1 1/8 inch with bail / Side to Side: 3/4 inch / Thickness: / Diameter: Design: Animals Style: Pendants Material: Sterling Silver Gender: Women |
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925 Sterling Silver Sand Dollar Sea Star Charm Pendant $55.99 Wear something natural looking from the sea. This sand dollar is beautifully detailed making it look realistic, but the only difference is that it is made with .925 sterling silver. Size/Dimensions: Material: .925 Sterling Silver / Gram Weight: 1.9 / Stone: / Stone Shape: / Gemstone: / Gemstone Shape: / Width: / Chain Length: / Top to Bottom: 7/8 inch with bail / Side to Side: 5/8 inch / Thickness: / Diameter: Design: Themed Style: Pendants Material: Sterling Silver Gender: Unisex |
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925 Sterling Silver Sea Star Sand Dollar Charm Pendant $42.99 Wear something natural looking from the sea. This .925 sterling silver charm depicts a sand dollar making this a perfect addition to add to a charm bracelet with nautical and beach theme items or to add to a necklace. Size/Dimensions: Material: .925 Sterling Silver / Gram Weight: 1.1 / Stone: / Stone Shape: / Gemstone: / Gemstone Shape: / Width: / Chain Length: / Top to Bottom: 3/4 inch with bail / Side to Side: 1/2 inch / Thickness: / Diameter: Design: Themed Style: Pendants Material: Sterling Silver Gender: Unisex |
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$100 Dollar $49.99 $100 Dollar |
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Dollar Medallion $6.99 Dollar Medallion |
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Holy Dollar $10 Holy Dollar |
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Dollar Bling $10 Dollar Bling |
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Dollar Diamonds $10 Dollar Diamonds |
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Dollar Lights $10 Dollar Lights |
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Dollar Bundle $10 Dollar Bundle |
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Dollar Billz $10 Dollar Billz |
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Dollar Horizon $10 Dollar Horizon |
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Fall Dollar $10 Fall Dollar |
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Love The Dollar $10 Love The Dollar |
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Matrix Dollar $10 Matrix Dollar |