U.S. coin series

Fourteen classic American series, from Indian Head cents to Morgan dollars: their history and design, how each one is graded, the key dates collectors look for, and live markets for every grade.

• Buffalo Nickel — 1913–1938 (none struck in 1922, 1932 or 1933)
• Lincoln Wheat Cent — 1909–1958 (wheat reverse)
• Indian Head Cent — 1859–1909
• Jefferson Nickel — 1938–present (classes listed here: 1938–1964)
• Mercury Dime — 1916–1945
• Roosevelt Silver Dime — 1946–1964 (silver issues; clad from 1965)
• Washington Silver Quarter — 1932–1964 (silver issues; none dated 1933)
• Walking Liberty Half Dollar — 1916–1947 (not struck in 1922, 1924–1926 or 1930–1932)
• Franklin Half Dollar — 1948–1963
• Kennedy Half Dollar (1964) — 1964 (90% silver; later Kennedy halves are not listed)
• Morgan Dollar — 1878–1904, 1921
• Peace Dollar — 1921–1935 (struck 1921–1928 and 1934–1935)
• American Silver Eagle — 1986–present
• 90% Junk Silver — Pre-1965: dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 and earlier