The Barber Coinage Series Explained
Learn how the Barber dime, quarter and half dollar were designed, minted and identified, and what affects their condition and value today.
Coin values, grading, and precious metals investing explained simply
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.
Learn what the Indian Head Cent is, how to read its dates and mint marks, and what shapes its condition and collector value.
Learn how Lincoln Wheat Pennies were made, what dates and errors matter, and how to check condition before valuing one.
How the Saint-Gaudens double eagle came to be, why it’s called a masterpiece, and what collectors look for today.
A clear guide to the Walking Liberty Half Dollar: its history, design, dates, mint marks, and what shapes its collector value.
How the Morgan silver dollar came to be, why production stopped and restarted, and what shapes its value among collectors today.
Learn the most common coin collecting mistakes beginners make—from cleaning coins to skipping research—and how to avoid them.