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UNITED STATES COINS
SILVER and CLAD COINAGE
US MINTMARKS No mark =
Philadelphia, PA. C = Charlotte, NC. D = Dahlonega, Ga CC = Carson City, NV W = WestPoint, WV
DOLLARS The Congress of the Republic of the united states of America authorized the Mint to produce Dollar coins of 416 grains silver at 0.8924 fine.
1794-1795 Flowing Hair Dollar Designer: by Robert Scot. Weight (grams): 26.96 Weight (grains): 416 Size: 39mm Composition: Cupro-silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.7737 Nicknames: Scrawny Chicken Varieties: 1795 has two and three leave varieties; Notes: The 1794 is a rare and expensive coin in any date.
1795-1804 Draped Bust Dollar; small eagle reverse Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 26.96 Weight (grains): 416 Size: 39mm Composition: Cupro-silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.7737 Nicknames: Varieties: 1796 small date, letter in USofA; 1797 letter size, position of stars Notes:
1798-1804 Draped Bust Dollar; heraldic eagle reverse Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 26.96 Weight (grains): 416 Size: 39mm Composition: Cupro-silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.7737 Nicknames: Varieties: Numerous varieties associated with arrows, berries, and lettering Notes:
1836, 1838, 1839 Gobrecht Dollar Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 26.73 –26.92 Weight (grains): Size: 39.50 mm Composition: 89.2% silver, 10.7% copper (1836 issues); 90% silver, 10% copper (1836–1839) Total Silver Content: 24.06 grams Nicknames: Varieties: Notes: Although 1,600 1836 coins were released for circulation, the coin is considered a pattern, rather than a circulating US coin, by many collectors. The 1839 proofs were released into circulation. Restrikes exist for both the 1838 and 1839 coins.
1866-1873 Seated Liberty; reverse without motto Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 26.73 Weight (grains): Size: 38.1 mm Composition: 0.9 silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.7736 Nicknames: Varieties: Notes: The No Motto variety was issued between 1840 and 1866. In 1866 the mint added the motto "In God We Trust" according to the Act of March 3, 1865. The Mint Act of Feb. 12, 1873 curtailed production of the seated dollar, an act panned by many at the time.
1866-1873 Seated Liberty; with motto Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams):26.73 Weight (grains): Size: 38.1 mm Composition:0.9 silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.7736 Nicknames: Varieties: 1836 J60 Pattern; Notes: Only 12 examples of the 1870's are currently known. Although the mint reported striking the 1873s, no examples are known to have survived. Reference: The Liberty Seated Dollar, Wiemar White
1873-1885 Trade Dollars Designer: William Barber Weight (grams): 27.22 Weight (grains): Size: 38.1 mm Composition: 0.9 silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.7878 Nicknames: Varieties: 1875CC Ty1 and Ty2 obv; 1875-S Ty1 and Ty2 obv; 1876 Ty1 and Ty2 obv; 1876-S Ty1 and Ty2 obv; Notes: These coins are heavily counterfeited in Asia. Caveat Emptor. Many of the genuine examples have chop marks that look like an X on the coin surface. The 1877 typically has a weak strike on the obverse, top. For more information: http://tradedollarnut.com/
1878-1904, 1921 Morgan dollar Designer: George T. Morgan Weight (grams): 26.73 Weight (grains): Size: 38.1 mm Composition: 0.9 silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.7736 Nicknames: Varieties: 1878 7 and 8 tail feather varieties; 1878 7/8 tail feathers (weak and strong); 1878 spitting eagle variety, tail bar varieties, etc. 1879 CC Clear CC; 1879 CC capped die; 1879S, rev of 1878; 1879S rev of 1879; 1800/79 CC; 1880 CC rev 1879; 1880 CC rev 1878; 1882 O/S; 1887/6, 1900 O/CC
Morgan collectors place a premium on the Morgan Dollar varieties, of which there are many.
All die pairs produce a coin with a certain characteristic. Those coins produced which appear exactly as engraved are called a normal strike, or variety. In the Morgan dollar series these standard strikes are termed 'VAM-1, Normal Die'. Those coins with variations caused by nuances in the dies then have a new VAM. VAMs are only used for Morgan dollars. Around 2,500 - 3,000 are known.
The term VAM is not an abbreviation,
rather it is the shortening of the individual names who developed the
convention, Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis.
For more information, see: The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morgans and Peace Dollars 4th edition by Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis
These VAMs carry a strong premium for early die state versions that have such a strong strike that the background surface filed looks deep like still waters. These beautiful specimens are known as cameo or deep cameo.
Here's a great site for more VAM info: http://www.vamworld.com/Morgan+VAMs+By+Date
A subset of VAMs: 1878, 8feather, DDO (VAM 19); 1878, 7feather, double legs/triple nock (VAM 43); 1800/800 (VAM 3); 1880/79S Lg S (VAM 9); 1882 O/S broken S (VAM 5); 1884 CC/C (VAM 5); 1886 O/O (VAM 7); 1886 S/S (VAM 2); 1887 S/S west (Vam 2 - RPM1); 1880 O Hot Lips (VAM F12); 1890CC/CC (VAM 5); 1891CC spitting Eagel (VAM 3); 1895 S/horizS (VAM 4); 1899o micro o (VAM 4); 1900 double stars (VAM 15);
Notes: Morgan Grading Guidelines
(AG) About Good (Coin worn flat on both sides, rims flat). (VG) Very Good (Rims on coins, head is well worn). (VF) Very Fine (Two thirds of hairlines from top of forehead to ear must show, ear well defined, feathers on eagle's breast worn about 1/2 down). (EF40) Extremely Fine (All hairlines strong and ear bold, eagle's feathers all plain but slight wear on breast and wing tips). (AU50) About Uncirculated (Slight trace of wear, mint luster is present). (MS60) Uncirculated (No trace of wear, full mint luster, noticeably marred). (MS63) "Select" or "Choice" Uncirculated (No trace of wear, full mint luster, few surface marks). (MS65) "Gem" or "Brilliant" Uncirculated NOTE: Many 'O' Mint Morgans have notoriously weak strikes because the New Orleans Mint overused their dies compared to the other mints. This affects grading for some years (you may or may not catch a break). NOTE: Diagnostic for the Key Date 1893-S is a die crack across the T
The General Services Administration (GSA), US government, released coins in a GSA container in 1972 as a general sale to the public. These are the GSA population numbers for that sale:
1878cc 60,993 Further Resources: A Buyers Guide to Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States, Q. David Bowers
1921-1935 Peace Dollar Designer: Anthony De Francisci Weight (grams): 26.73 Weight (grains): Size: 38.1 mm Composition:0.9 silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.7736 Nicknames: Varieties: 1934D Double Die Obverse (DDO) Notes: The 1921 Peace Dollar differs from all others in its high-relief (concave fields) design.
The re-introduction of the Silver Dollar ( 1964 Peace Dollar ) upset the wrong people. The US mint actually produced the 64 Dollar, supposedly destroying them all. Congress, owned by all the right people, followed up with the coinage act of 1965 and accelerated the debasement we enjoy today.
Here's a good resource to determine the authenticity of the set's key, the 1928: http://www.oicoins.com/index_files/Page679.htm
Pick up Points: Obverse.
Primary places to look for weakness include: Reverse: A. Eagle feathers just above top of right leg should show detail (Courtesy RWB)
1971 -1974, 1977 - 1978 Eisenhower Dollar Designer: Frank Gasparro Weight (grams): 22.68 Weight (grains): Size: 38.1 mm Composition: cupro-nickel on copper core Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1971 Proof 'Pegleg' Varity where the left leg of the 'R' in Liberty has no serif. Additional information on 'Ike' varieties here: http://www.supercoin.com/iketypes/ Another great resource here: http://www.ikegroup.org/ Obverse depicts President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Reverse pictures the landing on the moon. Here is a good description of the Type I, II and III 1972 Dollars:
1976 Bi-Centennial Eisenhower Dollar Designer: Frank Gasparro Weight (grams): 22.68 Weight (grains): Size: 38.1 mm Composition: cupro-nickel on copper core Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: Moon and Liberty Bell reverse. This coin had two types; type one had larger reverse lettering font than type 2.
Notes: For the Bicentennial dollar, the obverse was generally the same except the dates 1776-1976 were added. For the reverse, however, an completely new design featured a big meteor pocked moon and Liberty Bell. A miniature eagle was featured because the congress said so. - In 1976 the Bicentennial the dollar still portrayed the bust of Eisenhower, though the dual date 1776-1976 was added. A completely new reverse graced the coin, depicting the Liberty Bell and the moon.
1976 Eisenhower Dollar (silver) Designer: Frank Gasparro Weight (grams): 24.59 Weight (grains): Size: 38.1 mm Composition: 40 percent silver; silver on copper core Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.3162 Nicknames: Varieties: Moon and Liberty Bell reverse. This coin had two types; type one had larger reverse lettering font than type 2. Notes:
1977 - 1981 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Designer: Frank Gasparro Weight (grams): 8.1 Weight (grains): 125.02 Size: 26.50 millimeters Composition: Outer 75% Copper, 25% Nickel with 100% Copper copper core. Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: Notes:
2000-Current Sacagawea Dollar Designer: Glenna Goodacre (obv), Thomas D. Rogers, Sr. (rev) Weight (grams): 8.07 Weight (grains): Size: 26.5 millimeters Composition: Manganese and bronze: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% magnesium and 2% nickel. The US mint had not used this since experiments with Wartime Nickels forced by wartime shortages of strategic metals. In WWII the US mint had great difficulty providing quality coins with this alloy. The hubris of the US Mint in 2000 proved greater than their technical ability, as the Sacagawea dollar proved unpleasant, with numerous specimens holding spots, ugly tarnish and other discoloration. Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: In an effort to compensate for the poor quality coin finishes, the US Mint experimented, though has not published, alternate coin finishes and washes in 2001, accidentally releasing several hundred into circulation. The mint employed other finishes for a VIP strike in 2001 and a 5,000-piece lot of specially finished (burnished) specimens to designer Glenna Goodacre (obv), as payment for the design. Notes: The mint prepared 12 samples in 22k gold - the 2002 specimens.
1986 - Current Silver Eagle Designer: Adolph A. Weinman/John Mercanti Weight (grams): 31.10 grams Weight (grains): Size: 40.60 millimeters Composition: 99.93% silver and .07% copper Total Silver Content (oz.): 1.0 oz Mintage: 5,393,005 Nicknames: Walking Liberty Varieties: Notes: Reeded edge;
HALF DOLLARS
1794-1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams):13.48 grams Weight (grains):208 grains Size: 32.5 millimeters Composition: Silver 89.2%, Copper - 10.8% Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.3869 Edge: Lettered - 'Fifty Cents', or, 'Half a Dollar' Nicknames: Varieties: Al C. Overton developed the variety nomenclature for this series still in use today; 1795 'three leaves' variety. Notes: Further Resources: Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins. Walter Breen Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836, Third Edition. Al C. Overton and Don Parsley (update of Overton) Contemporary Counterfeit Capped Bust Half Dollars, Keith Davignon
1796-1797 Draped Bust Half Dollar - Small Eagle Reverse Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams):13.48 grams Weight (grains):208 grains Size: 32.5 millimeters Composition: 89.2%, Copper - 10.8% Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.3869 Nicknames: Scrawny chicken reverse. Varieties: 1796 has 15 and 16 star varieties. Notes:
1801-1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar - Small Eagle Reverse Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 13.48 grams Weight (grains): 208 grains Size: 32.5 millimeters Composition: 89.2%, Copper - 10.8% Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.3869 Nicknames: Scrawny chicken reverse. Varieties: 1803 variety has varying size of number '3' in the date; 1806 variety has differing style of '6' in date, size of stars, and olive branch and stem length; 1806/5;1806/9. Notes:
1807-1836 Capped Bust Designer: John Reich Weight (grams):13.48 Weight (grains): Size: 32.5 mm. (varies between 32 and 33 mm) Composition: 8924 silver, .1076 copper Total Silver Content (oz.): . 0.3869 Nicknames: Varieties: This series contains many differing strikes and varieties over the design span. The 1807 has numerous minor strike varieties: 1807 50/20; 1815/2, 1819/8; 1820 square base 2; 1823 double profile;1824/1; 1824/4; 1828 square 2 and 8; 1829/27;1830 small 0 (Overton 102); 1830 large O (O 123); 1832 small letters and large letters; 1834 large and small letters; 1834 large and small date; 1836 3/3 (O 114); 1836 50/00 (O 116) Notes: The 1822/1 overdate diagnostic is the base of the second 2 is much thicker than the first 2.
Grading: G-4 GOOD
- Date and letters legible. Bust worn smooth with outline distinct.
1836-1839 Capped Bust Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams):13.36 Weight (grains): 208 Size: 30 mm Composition: 8924 silver, 0.1076 copper Total Silver Content (oz.): . 0.3867 Nicknames: Varieties: The 1836 and 1837 have '50 cents' below the eagle on the reverse. The 1838 and 1839 have 'Half. Dol.' in the same location. Notes:
1839-1853 Seated Liberty Designer: Thomas Sully and Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams):13.36 Weight (grains): 208 Size: 30 mm Composition: 8924 silver, .1076 copper Total Silver Content (oz.): . 0.3867 Nicknames: Varieties: The 1839 through 1853 halves have several strikes and varieties regarding size and type of lettering and length of drapery. Notes:
1853-1873 Seated Liberty Designer: Thomas Sully and Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams):12.44 Weight (grains): 192 Size: 30 mm Composition: 8924 silver, .1076 copper Total Silver Content (oz.): . 0.36 Nicknames: Varieties: An 1853 and 1853-O type has arrows on either side oft he date on the obverse and rays emanating from the eagle on the reverse. 1854-1855 have the rays around the eagle removed. (Rays have always been exceedingly difficult for the US mint to properly strike). 1856-1866 have the arrows at the date removed. 1866-1873 had the motto, within a banner above the eagle, added to the reverse: "In God We Trust". Notes: An 1873-s without arrows was produced though no surviving specimens are known.
1873-1891 Seated Liberty Designer: Thomas Sully and Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 12.5 Weight (grains): 193 Size: 30 mm Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Total Silver Content (oz.): . 0.3618 Nicknames: Varieties:
1892-1916 Barber Halves Designer: Charles Barber. Weight (grams): 12.5 Weight (grains): 193 Size: 30.6 mm Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.3618 Nicknames: Varieties: 1892 micro-o Notes: Reeded edge.
Grade Population for three key barber halves and the 1901-s quarter:
Summary: 02s and 01 halves are grades with pricing anomalies compared to availability, not mintage.
1916-1947 Walking Liberty Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman Weight (grams): 12.5 Weight (grains): 193 Size: 30.6 mm Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.36169 Nicknames: 'Walkers' Varieties: 1918-D Missing Rev monogram (Breen 5139) ex. rare; 1939-D/D (RPM1); 1942 DDR; 1943 D/D; 1944 S/S; 1944 S/S low and left mintmark; 1946 DDRs, and the 1936 and 1936-D DDO; 1946 S/S RPM#1; 1946 S/S Notes: Reeded edge. This coin in widely recognized by many collectors as one of America's most beautiful coins. Lady Liberty's thumb on the obverse and the eagle's breast feathers on the reverse serve as pick-up points. Although the 1938-D has a low mintage, coins such as the 20-D and even the 37-D can be even tougher to find in XF-AU grades Further Resources: Over Mintmarks and Hot Re-punched Mintmarks; Kevin Flynn and John Wexler
1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollar Designer: John R. Sinnock (obverse); John Frederick Lewis (reverse) Weight (grams): 12.5 Weight (grains): 193 Size: 30.6 mm Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.36169 Nicknames: 'Frankies' Varieties: 1955 'Bugs Bunny'; Notes: Reeded edge. Collectors search for well-struck coins with full bell lines on the liberty bell. Further Resources: Here is a good pictorial primer of Franklin Full Bell Lines: http://www.caccoin.com/reference-sets/franklin-half-dollar-reference-set/
1964 (only) Kennedy Half Designer: Gilroy Roberts (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse) Weight (grams): 12.5 Weight (grains): 193 Size: 30.6 mm Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.3618 Nicknames: Varieties: Accented Hair. Notes: Collectors search for well-struck coins with deep and reflective watery-looking mirrors known as cameo or deep-cameo. There was no Ag in the Kennedy Half after 1976 again until 1992s, and on, in the silver proof set.
The Kennedy Half provides one of the greatest ironic and iconic lessons in US monetary history. Kennedy, via Executive Order, took on the Federal Reserve and provided for a US Note to replace the Federal Reserve Note. So, they put a couple bullets in him. Then, they removed all silver from US coinage the next year, EXCEPT for the half dollar. The US put his face on this particular issue and watered down the precious metal from 90% to 40%. This coin and the event surrounding serve as a salient lesson for all those that may in the future decide to attack the banking oligarchy.
1965-1970 Kennedy Half Designer: Gilroy Roberts (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse) Weight (grams): 11.5 Weight (grains): 178 Size: 30.6 mm Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1480 Nicknames:
Varieties: 1964, 1964-D: DDO on both obverse and reverse Proof: The Accented Hair variety (incised hair above Kennedy's ear; PR only); and is found only as a Proof. More on the Accented Hair Variety: http://www.ipotad.com/pages/ah2.html
1965: DD reverse, 1966: DD obverse, 1967 DDO and DDR (two); 1974-D: DDO; 1979-S Type II has clear mint mark (TI looks like a melon) Notes: The 1969-d and 1970-d were minted in proof only.
Mintages
1965
1966
1967
1968-D
3,041,506 Proof Sets Only
1969-D
1969-S
1970-D 1970-S 1976-S Bicentennial Kennedy Half, clad Designer: Gilroy Roberts (obverse); Seth Huntington (reverse) Weight (grams): Weight (grains): Size: 30.6 mm
Composition: Outer layers:75% Copper, 25%
Nickel Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: Accented Hair. Notes: No, this coin isn't worth more than face value unless it is in uncirculated condition. Over 500 Million 1976 clad coins were produced.
1976-S Bicentennial Kennedy Half, Silver Designer: Gilroy Roberts (obverse); Seth Huntington (reverse) Weight (grams): 11.5 Weight (grains): 178 Size: 30.6 mm
Composition: Outer layers: 80% Silver, 20% Copper Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.148 Nicknames: Varieties: Accented Hair. Notes:
1971- Current [Except 1976 as noted above] Designer: Gilroy Roberts (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse) Weight (grams): 11.34 Weight (grains): 175 Size: 30.6 mm Composition:
Outer layers: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: Accented Hair. 1979-S and 1981- S Type II proofs have better struck mint mark than the Type I proofs. Notes: Collectors search for well-struck coins with deep and reflective watery-looking mirrors known as cameo or deep-cameo. There was no Ag in the Kennedy Half after 1976 again until 1992s, and on, in the silver proof set - with one rare exception. A few 1977-D Eisenhower dollars were struck on 40% silver planchets
QUARTERS
1796 Draped Bust Quarter; small eagle reverse Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 6.74 Weight (grains): 104 Size: 27.5mm Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1935 Nicknames: Scrawny chicken Varieties: There are two types of Browning varieties Notes:
1804-1807 Draped Bust Quarter; heraldic eagle reverse Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 6.74 Weight (grains): 104 Size: 27.5mm Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1935 Nicknames: Scrawny chicken Varieties: There are two types of Browning varieties; 1806/1805 overdate (B1); 1805 five berries; Notes:
1815-1828 Liberty Cap Quarter; with motto ' E Pluribus Unum' Designer: John Reich Weight (grams): 6.74 Weight (grains): 103 Size: 29 until 1828; 27 mm until 1937 and 1938 when the diameter was reduced to 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1935 Nicknames: Varieties: 1815 has one Browning variety; 1818/5; 1819 has large 9 variety. 1822 - 1825 have a variety of overdates; 1824/2; 1825/3/4/. 1827 has a re-strike; 1831 small letters; Notes: Reeded edge. 1827 re-strikes produced by private individual using discarded dies. Further Resources: The Early Quarter Dollars of the United States 1796-1838. A.W. Browning
1828-1838 Liberty Cap Quarter; without motto ' E Pluribus Unum' Designer: William Kneass Varieties: 1831 has small and large letter varieties. All other diagnostics same as the motto coin. Varieties: 1831 large letters; 1831/1831; 1835 no period after C (B7)
1838-1840 Seated Liberty Quarter, No drapery reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 6.74 Weight (grains): 103 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1934 Nicknames: Varieties: Notes:
1840-1853 Seated Liberty Quarter, with drapery Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 6.68 Weight (grains): 103 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1934 Nicknames: Varieties: 1842 and 1842-o varieties with varying size date numerals. 1853 no-arrows made with 1852 die. 1853 with rays around eagle, reverse. Notes:
1854-1855 Seated Liberty Quarter, No Rays around eagle
Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 6.2 Weight (grains): 96 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.18 Nicknames: Varieties: 1854 large O variety. Notes:
1856-1866 Seated Liberty Quarter, arrows at date removed. Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 6.22 Weight (grains): 96 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.18 Nicknames: Varieties: 1854 large O variety. Notes: Only one known 1866.
1866-1873 Seated Liberty Quarter, 'In God We Trust' added to Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 6.22 Weight (grains): 97 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.18 Nicknames: Varieties: 1873 open and closed '3' varieties. Notes: Only six known 1873 CCs.
1873-1874 Seated Liberty Quarter, Arrows at date Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 6.25 Weight (grains): 97 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1808 Nicknames: Varieties: NA Notes: 1873 CC is rare.
1875-1891 Seated Liberty Quarter, No Arrows at date Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 6.25 Weight (grains): Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1808 Nicknames: Varieties: 1876 CC fine reed edge; 1877 S over horizontal S.. Notes:
1892-1916 Barber Quarters Designer: Charles Barber Weight (grams): 6.25 Weight (grains): 97 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1809 Nicknames: Varieties: Notes: 1896s, 1901s, 1913s are rare. Early Whitman Folders (Pre WWII) called this coin the Morgan Quarter - Liberty Head
Further Resources: How to authenticate the 1896-S: http://www.barbercoins.org/1896SBQ.html
How to authenticate the 1913-S: http://www.barbercoins.org/1913SBQ.html
1916-1930 Standing Liberty Quarters Designer: Hermon MacNeil Weight (grams): 6.25 Weight (grains): 96 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1809 Nicknames: Varieties: Type 1 (bare breast; 1916,1917) and Type 2 (chain main; 1917-1930); 1918/7-S overdate; 1928 S/S (RPM1) Notes:
Difference between 1916 and 1917 dateless coins:
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1932-1964 Washington Quarters Designer: John Flanagan Weight (grams): 6.255 Weight (grains): 97 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-silver; 89% Ag; 11% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1809 Nicknames: Varieties: 34 doubled motto; 34 Double Die Obverse; 1934 Heavy Motto; 1934 Heavy Motto (Breen 4273);1934-D Heavy Motto; 1937 Double Die Obverse; 1940 D/D (RPM1); 42-D Double Die Obverse (Breen-4315, FS #25˘-015); 42-D Double Die Reverse; 1943 DDO; 1943S DDO; 1944-S DDO FS-101 (FS-017.5); 1946-S/S RPM FS-501; 1947 S/S and S/S/S; 1949 D/D southwest; 1950 D/S; 1950 S/D; 1950 DDR; 1952 S/S; 1953 D/D/S; 1957 D/D; 1959 D/D; 1959 D/D/S; 1963 DDO; 1964 D/D; 1964D Reverse of 1965 Type C
http://overdate1.tripod.com/coinvarieties/id5.html 1942 D Washington Quarter, Rare Variety [Breen-4315, FS #25˘-015. 'Stella'] 1952 Proof 'Superbird' (S mint mark in the middle of the eagle's chest on the reverse) http://www.pcgs.com/articles/article_view.chtml?artid=6282&universeid=313 Notes:
1965-1998 Washington Quarters Designer: John Flanagan Weight (grams): 5.78 Weight (grains): 88 Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Cupro-nickel; 75% Cu 25% Nickel Nicknames: Varieties: 34 doubled motto; 43S DDO, 43S Trumpet Tail, 43S/S; http://www.ngccoin.com/VPSubCategory.aspx?subid=40 Notes:
State Quarters (1999-present) http://www.quarterdesigns.com/
Designer: John Flanagan (Obverse); Various (Reverse) Weight (grams): 5.7 grams Weight (grains): 88 grains Size: 24.3 mm. Composition: Outer layer: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel; Core: 100% Copper Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: Each year has five different varieties. Some of these varieties have various dies and minor errors. Notes:
TWENTY CENT PIECE 1875-1878 Designer: William Barber Weight (grams): 5.0 Weight (grains): Size: 22 mm Composition: 90% Silver Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.1447 Nicknames: Varieties: 1875 S/S Notes:
DIMES
1796-1797 Draped Bust (Small Eagle Reverse) Designer: Robert Scot (Obverse), John Eckstein (Reverse) Weight (grams): 2.7 Weight (grains): 41.6 Size: 19.8 mm Composition: 0.892 Ag, 0.108 Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0775 Nicknames: Scrawny Chicken Varieties: JR series (scarce); 13 or 16 star varieties on the 1797 issue Notes:
1798-1807 Draped Bust (Heraldic Eagle Reverse) Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 2.7 Weight (grains): 41.6 Size: 19.8 mm Composition: 0.892 Ag, 0.108 Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0775 Nicknames: Varieties: JR series (scarce); 13 or 16 star varieties and varying '8' sizes on the 1798 issue; 4 or 5 berries on 1805 issue Notes:
1809-1837 Capped Bust/Liberty Cap Designer: John Reich Weight (grams): 2.7 Weight (grains): 41.6 Size: 18.8 mm, 18.5 mm after 1827 Composition: 0.892 Ag, 0.108 Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0775 Nicknames: Varieties: JR series (scarce). Many other varieties/overdates. 1820 small and larg O; 1823/2; 1824/2; 1829 small 10c/large 10c (JR9); 1829 large 10c; 1830 small 10c; 1830/29 Notes: Further Resources: See "Early United States Dimes; 1796-1837", David Davis et al.;
SEATED LIBERTY
1837-1838 Seated Liberty, No Stars Designer: Thomas Sully (Obverse), Christian Gobrecht (Reverse) Weight (grams): 2.67 Weight (grains): 41.3 Size: 17.9 mm Composition: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0773 oz Nicknames: Varieties: Notes:
1838-1840 Seated Liberty, No Drapery, with Stars Designer: Weight (grams): 2.67 Weight (grains): 41.3 Size: 17.9 mm Composition: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0773 oz Nicknames: Varieties: Notes:
1840-1853 Seated Liberty Dime, Drapery and Stars Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 2.67 Weight (grains): 41.3 Size: 17.9 mm Composition: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0773 oz Nicknames: Varieties: Notes:
A post 1837 US 90% silver dime had a total weight of 38.58 grains.
Seated Liberty Dimes http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/
Seated Liberty, Drapery and Stars, Arrows at Date on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 2.4900 Weight (grains): 38.58 grains Size: 17.9 mm Composition: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0721 oz
Seated Liberty, Drapery and Stars, Arrows at Date removed on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 2.4900 Weight (grains): 38.58 grains Size: 17.9 mm Composition: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0721 oz
Seated Liberty, "United States of America" replaced Stars on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 2.4900 Weight (grains): 38.58 grains Size: 17.9 mm Composition: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0721 oz
Seated Liberty, Arrows at Date on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 2.5000 Weight (grains): 38.58 grains Size: 17.9 mm Composition: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0724 oz
Seated Liberty, Arrows at Date Removed on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 2.5000 Weight (grains): 38.58 grains Size: 17.9 mm Composition: 90% Ag, 10% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0724 oz
1892-1916 Barber Dimes Designer: Charles E. Barber Weight (grams): ±2.5 grams Weight (grains): Size: 17.9 millimeters Composition: 90% ag; 10% cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.07234 Nicknames: Varieties: 1893 S/S east (RPM1); 1901 O/Horizontal O; 1912 S/S; 1915 S/S Notes:
1916-1945 Liberty (Mercury) Dimes
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman Weight (grams): 2.5 Weight (grains): Size: 17.9 millimeters Composition: 90% ag; 10% cu Total Silver Content (oz.): .07234 Nicknames: "Mercury Dimes"
Varieties: 1928-S Large and Small S 1929-S Double Date at IGWT 1934-D Large and Small D 1931-S Doubled Die Obverse [FS-101] 1936 Doubled Date 1942-D Doubled Die 1941-D Doubled Die Obverse and Reverse [FS-101] 1941 S Large and Small S 1941 S Doubled Mintmark 1941-S/S Re-Punched Mintmark [RPM1 - FS-502] 1942/1 Overdate Error 1942/1-D Overdate Error 1942-D Doubled Die 1942 D/D 1943-S Trumpet Tail Mintmark [FS-511] 1944 Doubled Die 1944-D Doubled Die 1945-D D/Horizontal D [FS-506] 1945-S S/Horizontal S 1945 Doubled Mintmark 1945 S Micro S
Notes: Source of inspiration and trial exhibit for the mercury dime (fifth paragraph) http://ns.headroyce.org/%7Eus_history/mohern/paper.html
Circulated Mercury Dimes:
The 1945 S dime has a normal sized S mintmark and a micro sized one. This is because the micro s was a stamp used for another country's coinage but produced in the US. Now, there are other coins with micro-s including the 28s. Also, although not widely published, the 41s. Placement of min marks vary because the mark was hand stamped onto the die. However, size and positioning of the mint mark became more standardized into the 1940s. Fully Split Bands On the coin's reverse, the fasces (bundled stick in the middle) has three bands - top, center and bottom. On full struck coins with outstanding detail (and collectability) the center bands are what is called 'fully struck'. These Fully Struck Bands (FSB) coins carry a price premium. The mercury dimes with the lowest number of FSB coins are these dates: 1919-S, 1927-S and 1942/1 and1945-P are the rarest dates with FSB. Indeed, the true numbers are probably less than the third party certification records indicate, since collectors re-submit coins in hope of achieving even better grade for these rarities. Further Resources: The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes, David W. Lange
1946-1964 Roosevelt Dimes Designer: John R. Sinnock Weight (grams): 2.50 grams (silver) Weight (grains): Size: 17.9 millimeters Composition: 90% ag; 10% cu (silver) Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.07234 Nicknames: 'Roosies' Varieties
1946-Current Roosevelt Dimes Designer: John R. Sinnock Weight (grams): 2.27 grams (CuNi-clad) Weight (grains): Size: 17.9 millimeters Composition: Outer layers:75%
Copper, 25% Nickel Total Silver Content: 0 Nicknames: 'Roosies' Varieties: Full Torch designation (high quality strike) commands a premium
HALF DIMES
1794-1795 Flowing Hair Half-Dime Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 1.3500 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 16.5 millimeters Composition: 89.20% Ag, 10.80% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0388
1796-1797 Draped Bust Half Dime, Small Eagle Reverse Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 1.3500 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 16.5 millimeters Composition: 89.20% Ag, 10.80% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0388 Further Resources: The Forum for Bust Coinage Collectors: http://www.half-dimes.com/forums/
1800-1805 Draped Bust Half Dime, Heraldic Eagle Reverse Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 1.3500 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 16.5 millimeters Composition: 89.20% Ag, 10.80% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0388
1829-1837 Liberty Cap Half Dime Designer: William Kneass Weight (grams): 1.3500 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 15.5 mm/0.61 inch Composition: 89.20% Ag, 10.80% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0388 Varieties: 1829 V1 and V2; 1831 V1 and V2; 1832 V1-V7 (LM1); 1834/inverted 3; 1835 Lg date;1837/7
1837-1838 Seated Liberty Half Dime, no Stars Around Rim on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 1.3500 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 15.5 mm/0.61 inch Composition: 89.20% Ag, 10.80% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0388
1838-1840 Seated Liberty Half Dime, Stars Around, No Drapery on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 1.3500 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 15.5 mm/0.61 inch Composition: 89.20% Ag, 10.80% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0388 Varieties: 1839 small o; 1840 small o; Large O;
1840-1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime, Drapery added to Liberty's Left Elbow on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 1.3400 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 15.5 mm/0.61 inch Composition: 89.20% Ag, 10.80% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0388 Varieties: 1841 medium o; 1845/1845; 1848/8/7/6; 1849/6
1853-1855 Seated Liberty Half Dime, Arrows at Date on Obverse Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 1.2300 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 15.5 mm/0.61 inch Composition: 90.00% Ag, 10.00% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0362 Reeded Edge
1855-1859 Seated Liberty Half Dime, Arrows at Date Removed on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 1.2400 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 15.5 mm/0.61 inch Composition: 90.00% Ag, 10.00% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0362 Varieties: 1858/inverted date
1860-1873S Seated Liberty Half Dime, "United States of America" Replaced Stars on Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 1.2400 Weight (grains): 21 Size: 15.5 mm/0.61 inch Composition: 90.00% Ag, 10.00% Cu Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0362 Varieties: 1860 pattern Further Resources: http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/
NICKELS
Shield Nickels Designer: James B. Longacre Weight (grams): 5.00 Gram Weight (grains): Size: 20.50 mm (0.8077 in) Composition: Cupro (75%) -Nickel (25%) Total Silver Content (oz.): Nicknames: Varieties: Due to the hard metal composition dies wore out easily. Due to the many dies used, many varieties occurred in the Shield Nickel series. Notes:
Liberty 'V' Nickels Designer: James B. Longacre Weight (grams): 5.000 Gram Weight (grains): Size: 21.2 mm Composition: Cupro-Nickel Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: "V" Nickel Varieties: The 1883 Racketeer Nickel was plated in gold and passed off as a five dollar coin. As such, later in the year 'Cents' was added to the coin.
Notes:
Buffalo Nickels 1913: The original Buffalo Nickel (five cent piece) design had a bison (modeled after '"Blackie" in the New York Zoo) standing on a small raised portion of ground (soil scientists would call it a hummock). However, the coin wore quickly and unevenly during circulation, eating into the design and date. This wear proved unacceptable to the mint so this version (Bison on Mound) was discarded for a new design, Bison on Plain, where the Bison is now standing on a straight line. Designer: James Earle Fraser Weight (grams): 5.000 Gram Weight (grains): Size: 21.2 mm Composition: Cupro-Nickel Total Silver Content (oz.): Nicknames: Varieties: 1927 D/D/D (RPM1); 1935 DDR; 1936 S/S RPM 1;
The famous 1937 D 'Three-legged Buffalo" has the following diagnostics: - The fourth leg is skinny - Indian's neck and the hind leg are weakly struck and mushy - Thinning of the mint mark and 'FIVE CENT' lettering - E PLURIBUS UNUM does not touch the back of the bison.
1938D/S (strong S, medium S and weak S); 1938 D/D;
Uncirculated Buffalo Nickel:
Jefferson Nickels Designer: Felix Schlag Weight (grams): 5.000 Gram Weight (grains): Size: 21.2 mm Composition: Cupro-nickel Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1939 Double Die; 1955 D/S; 1971 no S; Notes:
1942-1945 [War Nickels] Designer: Felix Schlag Weight (grams): 5.000 Gram Weight (grains): Size: 21.2 mm Composition: 0.350 Silver Cupro-Silver-Manganese Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.05626 oz.Ag Each war time nickel contains 1.75 grams of silver, 18 coins make 1 ounce of silver, a 40 coin roll contains 2.25 ounces of silver. Varieties: 1943 DDO; 1943/2; 1945 DDR; Notes:
TWO and THREE CENT PIECES
1864-1873 Two Cent Copper Designer: James Barton Longacre Weight (grams): 6.221 Weight (grains): Size: 23.00 mm Composition: 95% Cu 5% Zn and Sn Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1864 Small and Large Letter Varieties; 1867 Double Die; 1871/1/1 (KF-3); 1873 closed 3 Notes: Further Resources:
1851-1873 Three Cent Silver Designer: James Barton Longacre Weight (grams): 0.8 g (1851–53); 0.75g (1854–73) Weight (grains): 12.3 grain (1851-53); 11.6 (1854-73) Size: 14 mm; 1.5 mm thick Composition: 75% Ag, 25% Cu (1851–53); 90% Ag, 10% Cu (1854–73) Total Silver Content (oz.): 0.0193 (1851–53); 0.0218 (1854-73) Nicknames: Varieties: 1851 (18/18); 1861 Doubled Date (Breen 2935) Notes:
1865-1889 Three Cent Nickel Designer: James Barton Longacre Weight (grams): 1.94 Weight (grains): Size: 17.9 mm Composition: Cu-Ni Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1865 struck in copper (J413)1873 closed 3 and open 3; 1887/6 Notes: Further Resources: http://www.3centnickel.com/
CENTS
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/common_cents/index.html
The First Cent http://www.collectorusa.com/articles/1793.php
Flowing Hair Cent - Chain Reverse 1793 Flowing Hair Cent - Wreath Reverse 1793 Liberty Cap Large Cent 1793-1796 Varieties: 1794 Head Style of 1793, 1794 Head Style of 1794, 1794 Head Style of 1795, 1795 Lettered Edge;
Draped Bust Large Cent 1796-1807 Designer: Robert Scot Weight (grams): 10.98 Weight (grains): Size: 29 mm Composition: Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1797 Reverse of 1796, 1797 Stemless Variety; 1798/7; 1798 Style 1&2 (hair); 1800/798 (style 1&2) ; 1800/79; 1801 '3 errors'; 1801 stemless wreath; 1803/2; 1803 small and large date; 1804 re-strike (1860); 1807/6 large and small 7/6 Notes: Further Resources: United States Large Cents 1793 - 1814 and 1816 - 1839, William C Noyes Early American Coppers Club c/o Rod Burress Classic Head Cent 1808-1814
Coronet Large Cent 1816-1839 Designer: John Reich Weight (grams): 10.89 Weight (grains): Size: 28-29 mm Composition: Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1817 Thirteen and Fifteen Stars; 1819/8; 1819 small and large dates; 1820/19 small and large dates; 1823/2; 1824/2; 1828 small and large date; 1829 sm/med/lg letters; 1830 small, medium and large letters; 1831 sm/med/lg letters; 1832 sm/med/lg letters; 1833 horned 8; 1834 small 8/large stars; 1835 small head; 1835 head of 1836; 1837 plain hair; 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent; 1839/6; 1839 Silly Head; 1839 Booby Head; 1839 Petite Head;1839/36; 1839/6 Further Resources: The Cent Book, John D Wright; Newcomb Numbers Notes:
Braided Hair Large Cent 1840-1857 Designer: Christian Gobrecht Weight (grams): 10.89 Weight (grains): Size: 27.5 mm Composition: Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1840 Small and large Date; 1842 small and large Date; 1843 Petite Head; 1843 type 1844; 1844/81; 1846 small and large date; 1847/1847; 1847/7; 1848/184 (rare); 1849/8-9; 1855 slant and retular 5; 1855 slant 5 with knob on ear; 1856 upright 56; 1857 small and large date Further Resources: Die Varieties of US Large Cents, John R Grellman, Jr ; Newcomb Numbers Notes:
1847 Hawai'i Large Cent Designer: Weight (grams): Weight (grains): Size: Composition: Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: Plain 4 - 15 berries; crosslet 4 - 15 berries; crosslet 4 - 18 berries;
1856-1858 Flying Eagle Cent Designer: James B. Longacre Weight (grams): 4.67 Weight (grains): Size: 19 mm Composition: 88% Cu, 12% Ni. Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: 'nickel'; yes, this coin was the first in us coinage to garner that term. Varieties: 1857 Obv of 1856; 1857 FS #1 a,b,c; 1858 small and large letters; 1858 Obv 1859 (J213); 1858/7: 1858 Lg Letter DDO Notes:
1859-1863 Indian Head Cent Designer: James B. Longacre Weight (grams): 4.67 Weight (grains): Size: 19 mm Composition: Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1859 Transition Patter (1859 obverse, 1860 reverse J228) Notes:
1864-1909 Indian Head Cent Designer: James B. Longacre Weight (grams): 3.11 Weight (grains): Size: 19 mm Composition: 95% Cu, 5% Sn, Zn Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: 1860 T1, T2; 1864-L; 1864/186; 1864/86 (Snow 10);1866 1/1; 1865 DDR (FS 007); 1866 1/1, 6/6, 866/18; 1867/67; 1870 DDR; 1870 S7 'pickaxe'; 1870 DDR; 1875/18 1886 T1,T2; 1887 DDO; 1888/7; 1887 DDR; 1888 18/18; 1894/1894 S1; 1897 S1 - extra 1 in neck http://www.usrarecoininvestments.com/coin_info/1864-bronze-indian-head-cent.htm
Notes: In addition to the key dates, the semi key 1869/9 overdate; the 1870 and 1878 are harder to acquire than mintage numbers suggest. Grading: G: No letters of liberty show; full rims VG: At least 2-3 letters of Liberty show F12 All letters show VF20 All letters of Liberty are full and strong
Further Resources: Thank you to Rick Snow for developing and distributing this wonderful Indian Head Cent grading guide: The Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Die Varieties, Larry Steve and Kevin Flynn; The Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Attribution Guide, Richard Snow Other useful Indian Head Cent Resources: http://www.indiancent.com/ http://indiancent.wikispaces.com Indian Cent Varieties
1909-current Lincoln Cent Designer: Victor D. Brenner Weight (grams): 3.11 Weight (grains): Size: 19 mm Composition: 1909-1942: 95% copper and 5% tin/zinc mixture. A post 1909 US 95% copper penny had a total weight of 48 grains. 1943: Zinc-coated steel; 2.7 grams 1944-1946 (and part of 1942): 95% copper and 5% zinc 1947-1961: 95% copper and 5% tin/zinc mixture. 1962-1982: 95% copper and 5% zinc 1982-Current: 2.5% Copper (Cu); 97.5% Zinc (Zn.) (offical); 0.8% copper (Cu); 99.2% Zinc (Zn.) (actual); 2.5 grams
Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: 'Wheaties', 'Wheatbacks' Varieties: There are many Lincoln cent varieties important to collectors, too many to list here. However, we provide a few of the highlights and refer to you more comprehensive reference sources. Varities: 1909 s/s (RPM1); 1909 s/horizontal s (RPM2); 1910 s/s south (RPM1) and north (RPM2); 1912 s/s; 1922 No D, strong (Die pair 1 and 2) and weak reverses; 1936 Satin Proof; 1938 D/D; 1939 D/D; 1942 D/D; 1944 D/D; 1944 S/S; 1944 D/S; 1945 S/S; 1947 D/D; 1947 S/S; 1949 S/S/S; 1955 Triple Die; 1959 DDO (FS101); 1960 small and large dates; 1960 DDO; 1970 small and large dates; 1995 DDO Notes: Ken Potter Provides a Really Good Reference List Here: http://koinpro.tripod.com/ErrorVarietyList.htm
1960 Large and Small Dates http://www.thecentproject.com/sort1960.php
1970-S Large and Small Dates http://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles/1970S1cSmAndLgDtCompare.htm
1943 Cents. These war time cents were produced out of zinc to conserve the war materiel copper. However, as it turns out, several cents were struck in the customary copper. Since a few copper blanks remained from production year 1942, this made the variety possible. Since humans mostly prefer actual over possible, well, things happen. The copper coins follow no set distribution pattern, however (they were not all from the same mint bag).
All of
them, with perhaps one discovered at the mint by engraver John Sinnock,
were found in circulation - the first in 1947. The first
copper cent sold at public auction was in 1958. No circulation
finds have been reported since the late 1960s. Population ranger
estimates vary between a dozen and 30 known examples. The current
known extant population is 10-15 from the Philadelphia, 5 or 6 from San
Francisco and 1 from Denver (the only mint state example.) Notes:
Diagnostics for authentic 1922 'no D' coin: 1. Obverse is a weak strike whereas reverse is strong. Most of the coin's grade is assigned by the reverse. 2. IN GOD WE is
soft and undefined, TRUST is sharp
More here: http://www.lincolncentresource.com/1922Ddievarieties.html
Diagnostics for authentic 1914-D: http://coinauctionshelp.com/Coin_Help_Blog/tag/1914-d-lincoln-cent/
Diagnostics for authentic 1909-S V.D.B coin: 1. Serifs in the mint mark are parallel 2. The center of the B in V.D.B is horizontal.... 3. On the Reverse, at the VDB initials,
on a Philadelphia
Mint coin the second period comes as close to the D as the first does to the
V. 4. Die chip exists in the inner loop of the 's'.
This is the die marriage population census:
The Standard Guide to the Lincoln Cent, Sol Taylor The Complete Guide to the Lincoln Cents, David W. Lange http://www.Lincoln Cent.com http://www.lincolncentresource.com/
1787 Fugio copper Cent Designed by Benjamin Franklin, the first coin issued under authority of the United States of America and minted under private contract with James Jarvis of Connecticut
Grading:
VF: Complete separation and clear wheat lines
HALF CENTS Designer: Weight (grams): Weight (grains): Size: Composition: Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties: Notes:
US COIN RARITY SCALE R1: common R2: 501 - 1250 coins known R3: 201 - 500 coins known R4: 76 - 200 coins known R5: 31 -75 coins known R6: 13-30 coins known R7: 4 - 12 coins known R8: less than 4 coins known
SILVER BULLION COIN
American Eagle - The U.S. Mint began producing this bullion coin October of 1986 in the following five denominations:
CONFEDERATE COINS 1861 Half Dollar In 1861 federal troops had not yet seized the Confederate City of New Orleans before the mint began producing confederate half dollars. GOLD COINAGE
Double Eagle
Half Eagle U.S. gold coin minted between 1795 and 1929 with a face value of $5
Quarter Eagle
1849-1854 Liberty Head Gold - Type One Gold Dollar Designer: Weight (grams): Weight (grains): Size: Composition: Total Silver Content (oz.): Nicknames: Varieties: Notes:
CALIFORNIA GOLD http://www.calgoldonline.com/ Collections UNITED STATES MINT COINS
CONTINENTAL CURRENCY
1776 Continental Currency Note 1776 Continental dollar coin 1787 Fugio copper Cent All designed by Benjamin Franklin CANADIAN COINS http://www.canadiancoin.com/ http://www.coinscan.com/technical/canasp.html Pre- 1919 coins are Sterling [0.925] Canadian Bullion and Coin Silver Content - Bid/Ask Prices http://www.bullioncoinsandbars.com/products-silver-coins.htm
HALF DOLLARS
1967-1968 Wolf Halves: 80% Ag
$10. coins have 1.445-oz., pure, and the $5. ones .7227
QUARTERS
1920-1966 Weight of 5.83g Silver content: 80%; 4.664 grams Ag each. 4.664 grams /31.1035 gram/oz = 0.14995 oz Ag per coin
DIMES 1968-1999 Designer: Weight (grams): 1.75g Weight (grains): Size: 18.03 mm Thickness: 1.22 mm Composition: 92% steel, 5.5% Cu, 2.5% Ni plating Total Silver Content (oz.): 0 Nicknames: Varieties:
INTERNATIONAL WORLD COINS The Islamic gold dinar contains approximately 3.89g or 60grains gold. The Islamic silver dirham contains 3g or approximately 46.3 grains silver. The NMM cent weight of 1/10 ozt (48 grains or 3.11034768 grams) will produce coins of similar size and weight of the dinar and the dirham.
South African Krugerrand http://www.onlygold.com/Coins/SouthAfricanKrugerrandsFullScreen.asp
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/coins/ http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/countries.html http://rmworldcoins.tripod.com/rmworldcoins/index.htm
Iconography of Lion on Coins http://www.osmanliparalari.com/yazi/lion/lion_EN1.htm AUSTRALIAN SILVER COIN MINTAGES
http://silverbourse.com/mintage-information-australian-lunar-silver-coins/
ANCIENT COINS
COLONIAL COINS http://www.colonialcoins.org/resources.htm
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