U.S. Type Identification Guide
Type Identification Guide
United States coins are often given nicknames based on their obverse design. This Type Identification Guide is a start for coin identification. It also shows the changes in the sizes of various denominations over time.
Half Cent
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Large Cent
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Small Cent
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Half Dime
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Nickel
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Dime
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Twenty Cents
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Quarter
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Half Dollar
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Dollar
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Dollar
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$2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle
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$3.00 Gold
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$5.00 Gold Half Eagle
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$10.00 Gold Eagle
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$20.00 Gold Double Eagle
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