US Coins
Guides to US coins from wheat pennies to Kennedy halves: key dates, mint marks and varieties worth checking in pocket change and old collections. The wheat penny identification guide is the most complete, and the rare coins worth money guide covers the famous rarities.
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US CoinsHow to Identify a 1964 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar: One of Only 16 KnownThe 1964 SMS Kennedy half dollar is a rare satin-finish special striking. Fewer than two dozen genuine examples are known to collectors today.
US CoinsHow to Identify a 1958-D L on Rim Wheat Penny VarietyThe 1958-D L on rim variety shows LIBERTY's L touching the coin edge. It forms from die or collar wear. Most examples sell for a few dollars.
US CoinsWheat Penny Identification Guide: 1909-1958 Year-by-YearWheat penny identification covers cents struck from 1909 to 1958. The date and mint mark sit below the year. The 1909-S VDB leads the key dates.