Coins
4 guides
Buffalo nickels (1913–1938): types, key dates and the date-wear problemBuffalo nickel types and varieties, why so many have no date, what date restoration does, the 1937-D three-legged and other keys, grading, storage and where to start.
Indian Head cents (1859–1909): types, key dates and what to look forIndian Head cent types and varieties (1859 laurel, 1864 L, 1873, 1886 Types I and II), key dates 1877, 1908-S and 1909-S, mintmark position, grading and care.
Lincoln wheat cents (1909–1958): key dates, 1943 steel and how to startHow to identify Lincoln wheat cents, the key dates and varieties, 1943 steel and copper cents, 1922 No D, altered and cleaned coins, and how to start a set.
Peace dollars (1921–1935): key dates, the 1964-D story and what to checkPeace dollar dates and mintages, the 1921 high relief, 1928 and 1934-S keys, how to spot altered dates and cleaning, and the true story of the 1964-D.