What Draped Bust coins are, when the US Mint made them, and how to think about their design, rarity and condition.

How the 50 State Quarters and America the Beautiful Quarters programs worked, and what collectors look for in each series.

How the American Gold Eagle began in 1986, what it’s made of, and how its weights and designs work.

A clear, jargon-free look at how American Silver Eagles are made, what .999 fine silver means, and how their value is determined.

How the Standing Liberty Quarter (1916-1930) came to be, what its symbolism means, and what to look for on this classic US coin.

Learn how to identify Mercury dimes, what the designs and mint marks mean, and what factors drive their condition and value.

Learn how the Barber dime, quarter and half dollar were designed, minted and identified, and what affects their condition and value today.

What the Peace Dollar is, why it was minted, and how to understand its design, dates, and mint marks.

Learn how Franklin half dollars were designed, what dates and mint marks to look for, and what shapes their condition and value.

How the Buffalo Nickel came to be, why its design changed coin collecting, and what shaped its run from 1913 to 1938.