U.S. Coin Information
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The United States Mint began its first official coinage in 1792. Throughout the history of United States coins, several denominations have existed; some enjoying more success and acceptance than others. A comprehensive study (including specifications, description, grading, full-color photographs and history) of each denomination is provided in the links below.
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U.S. Coinage
Small Cents- Flying Eagle Cents (1856-1858)
- Indian Head Cents (1859-1909)
- Lincoln Wheat Back Cents (1909 - 1958)
- Lincoln Memorial Cents (1959 - 2008)
- Lincoln Bicentennial Cents (2009)
- Union Shield Cents (2010 - Present)
Nickels
- Shield Nickels (1866 - 1883)
- Liberty "V" Nickels (1883 - 1912)
- Buffalo Nickels (1913 - 1938)
- Jefferson Nickels (1938 - 2003)
- Westward Journey Nickels (2004 - 2005)
- "Return to Monticello" Nickels (2006 - Present)
Dimes
- Draped Bust Dimes (1796 - 1807)
- Capped Bust Dimes (1809 - 1837)
- Liberty Seated Dimes (1837 - 1891)
- Barber Dimes (1892 - 1916)
- Winged Liberty ("Mercury") Dimes (1916 - 1945)
- Roosevelt Dimes (1946 - Present)
Quarter Dollars
- Draped Bust, Small Eagle (1796)
- Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1804 - 1807)
- Capped Bust Quarters (1815 - 1838)
- Liberty Seated Quarters (1838 - 1891)
- Barber Quarters (1892 - 1916)
- Standing Liberty Quarters (1916 - 1930)
- Washington Quarters (1932 - 1998)
- Statehood Commemorative Quarters (1999 -2008)
- U.S. Territories & D.C.
- National Park Quarters
Half Dollars
- Flowing Hair Half Dollar (1794 - 1795)
- Draped Bust, Small Eagle Reverse (1796 - 1797)
- Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1801 - 1807)
- Capped Bust Half Dollar (1807 - 1836)
- Liberty Seated Half Dollar (1836 - 1891)
- Barber Half Dollar (1892 - 1915)
- Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916 - 1947)
- Franklin Half Dollar (1948 - 1963)
- Kennedy Half Dollar (1964 - Present)
Dollars
- Flowing Hair Dollar (1794 - 1795)
- Draped Bust, Small Eagle Reverse (1795 - 1798)
- Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1798 - 1840)
- Liberty Seated Dollar (1840 - 1873)
- Trade Dollar (1873 - 1885)
- Liberty Head or Morgan Dollar (1878 - 1921)
- Peace Dollar (1921 - 1935)
- Eisenhower Dollars (1971 - 1978)
- Susan B. Anthony Dollars (1979 - 1999)
- Sacagawea/Native American Dollars
- Presidential Dollars
Bullion
Obsolete Coinage
- Liberty Cap Half Cents (1793 - 1797)
- Draped Bust Half Cents (1800 - 1808)
- Classic Head Half Cents (1809-1836)
- Coronet Half Cents (1840 - 1857)
- Flowing Hair/Chain Reverse Large Cents (1793)
- Flowing Hair/Wreath Reverse Large Cents (1793)
- Liberty Cap Large Cents (1793 - 1796)
- Draped Bust Large Cents (1796 - 1807)
- Classic Head Large Cents (1808 - 1814)
- Coronet Large Cents (Matron Head) (1816 - 1835)
- Coronet Large Cents (Young Head) (1835 - 1857)
- Shield Two Cent Pieces (1864 - 1873)
- Silver Three Cent Pieces (1851-1873)
- Nickel Three Cent Pieces (1865 - 1889)
- Flowing Hair Half Dimes (1794 - 1795)
- Draped Bust Half Dimes (1796 - 1805)
- Capped Bust Half Dimes (1829 - 1837)
- Liberty Seated Half Dimes (1837 - 1873)
- Liberty Seated Twenty Cent Pieces (1875 - 1878)
Gold Dollars
- Liberty Head Type One Gold Dollar (1849 - 1854)
- Indian Head Type Two Gold Dollar (1854 - 1856)
- Indian Head Type Three Gold Dollar (1856 - 1889)
- 1/10 oz Gold American Eagle
- 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle
- 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle
- 1 oz Gold American Eagle
