Jason Samples

What tools and supplies do you need to start collecting? Here's a basic guide to the top 5 things you'll want to have, if you plan to start a coin collection.

Little-known facts about mercury dimes and what the mercury dime is worth these days.

One of the most rare and well-known coins in all of U.S. history is the 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle -- a $20 gold coin that, by several accounts, shouldn't even be in existance.

See how U.S. coins have been made throughout the years... including details about early U.S. Mints compared to modern day U.S. Mint facilities.

How to find the grade of your U.S. pennies. Learn how to determine the exact grades for circulated small cents -- Lincoln cents and Indian Head pennies.

Grading U.S. Nickels: How to determine the grade (condition) of circulated nickels -- Jefferson nickels, Liberty Head nickels (V nickels), Buffalo nickels.

Grading U.S. Dimes: Here's how to determine the grade (condition) of your circulated dimes -- Roosevelt dimes, Mercury dimes, and Barber dimes.

Grading Half Dollars: How to determine the grade (condition) of your circulated U.S. half dollars -- Kennedy, Franklin, Walking Liberty, and Barber halves.

Grading U.S. Quarters: How to determine the grade (condition) of circulated quarters -- Washington quarters, Standing Liberty quarters, Barber quarters.