A wide variety of different designs is a trait of U.S. coinage. Most denominations trace back to the beginning of the mint in 1793. Over the years many series and designs are represe… See more

A collector, as they assemble sets of coins, include dates representing the series. A collection of Mercury dimes for example, spans 1916 to 1945 with all but three years represente… See more

Grades define the condition of your coins. Meeting certain metrics measuring the amount of wear puts coins in different classifications - grades. Images are used to compare y… See more

Coins with special qualities add to collector appeal, market acceptance, and value. Some of the major qualities are preservation, scarcity, and denomination. Each have … See more