Question 1

What size capsule fits a Three-Cent Silver (Trime)?

Accepted Answer

A Three-Cent Silver (Trime) measures 14 mm and takes an Air-Tite model A ring-type capsule with a 14 mm ring. Smallest US coin — capsule or 2x2 only.

Question 2

What size capsule fits a Gold Dollar?

Accepted Answer

A Gold Dollar measures 15 mm and takes an Air-Tite model A ring-type capsule with a 15 mm ring. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 3

What size capsule fits a Half Dime?

Accepted Answer

A Half Dime measures 15.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite model A ring-type capsule with a 16 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 15.5 mm takes the next size up. The album is Dansco 6120 — Half Dimes 1794–1873. No standard tube — use 2x2s.

Question 4

What size capsule fits a American Gold Eagle, 1/10 oz ($5)?

Accepted Answer

A American Gold Eagle, 1/10 oz ($5) measures 16.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-16 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. Mint tubes hold 50; collectors keep these capsuled.

Question 5

What size capsule fits a Seated / Barber / Mercury / Roosevelt Dime?

Accepted Answer

A Seated / Barber / Mercury / Roosevelt Dime measures 17.9 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-18 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 6122 — Liberty Seated Dimes 1837–1891. It tubes as a Dime (50).

Question 6

What size capsule fits a Three-Cent Nickel?

Accepted Answer

A Three-Cent Nickel measures 17.9 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-18 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 6108 — Two-Cent Pieces and Nickel Three-Cent Pieces. No standard tube at this size.

Question 7

What size capsule fits a $2.50 Quarter Eagle?

Accepted Answer

A $2.50 Quarter Eagle measures 18 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-18 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 8

What size capsule fits a Bust Dime?

Accepted Answer

A Bust Dime measures 18.8 mm and takes an Air-Tite model A ring-type capsule with a 19 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 18.8 mm takes the next size up. The album is Dansco 6121 — Bust Dimes 1796–1837. Too wide for a dime tube.

Question 9

What size capsule fits a Flying Eagle / Indian Head Cent?

Accepted Answer

A Flying Eagle / Indian Head Cent measures 19 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-19 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7101 — Indian Head Cents 1857–1909. It tubes as a Cent (50).

Question 10

What size capsule fits a Lincoln Cent?

Accepted Answer

A Lincoln Cent measures 19.05 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-19 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7103 — Lincoln Cents 1909–1958. It tubes as a Cent (50).

Question 11

What size capsule fits a $3 Gold?

Accepted Answer

A $3 Gold measures 20.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite model T ring-type capsule with a 21 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 20.5 mm takes the next size up. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 12

What size capsule fits a Shield Nickel?

Accepted Answer

A Shield Nickel measures 20.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite model T ring-type capsule with a 21 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 20.5 mm takes the next size up. The album is Dansco 6110 — Shield Nickels 1866–1883. It tubes as a Nickel (40).

Question 13

What size capsule fits a Buffalo Nickel?

Accepted Answer

A Buffalo Nickel measures 21.2 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-21 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7112 — Buffalo Nickels 1913–1938. It tubes as a Nickel (40).

Question 14

What size capsule fits a Jefferson Nickel?

Accepted Answer

A Jefferson Nickel measures 21.2 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-21 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7113 — Jefferson Nickels 1938–2005. It tubes as a Nickel (40).

Question 15

What size capsule fits a Liberty Head "V" Nickel?

Accepted Answer

A Liberty Head "V" Nickel measures 21.2 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-21 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7111 — Liberty Nickels 1883–1912. It tubes as a Nickel (40).

Question 16

What size capsule fits a $5 Half Eagle?

Accepted Answer

A $5 Half Eagle measures 21.6 mm and takes an Air-Tite model T ring-type capsule with a 22 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 21.6 mm takes the next size up. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 17

What size capsule fits a American Gold Eagle, 1/4 oz ($10)?

Accepted Answer

A American Gold Eagle, 1/4 oz ($10) measures 22 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-22 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 18

What size capsule fits a Twenty-Cent Piece?

Accepted Answer

A Twenty-Cent Piece measures 22 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-22 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. No standard tube — quarter tubes are too narrow.

Question 19

What size capsule fits a Two-Cent Piece?

Accepted Answer

A Two-Cent Piece measures 23 mm and takes an Air-Tite model T ring-type capsule with a 23 mm ring. The album is Dansco 6108 — Two-Cent Pieces and Nickel Three-Cent Pieces. No standard tube — nickel-size tubes are too narrow.

Question 20

What size capsule fits a Half Cent?

Accepted Answer

A Half Cent measures 23.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite model T ring-type capsule with a 24 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 23.5 mm takes the next size up. The album is Dansco 7098 — Half Cents 1793–1857. No standard tube — use 2x2s or a capsule.

Question 21

What size capsule fits a Seated / Barber / Standing / Washington Quarter?

Accepted Answer

A Seated / Barber / Standing / Washington Quarter measures 24.3 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-24.3 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 6142 — Liberty Seated Quarters 1838–1891. It tubes as a Quarter (40).

Question 22

What size capsule fits a SBA / Sacagawea / Presidential Dollar?

Accepted Answer

A SBA / Sacagawea / Presidential Dollar measures 26.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite A-26 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7180 — Susan B. Anthony Dollars 1979–1999. It tubes as a Small Dollar (25).

Question 23

What size capsule fits a $10 Eagle?

Accepted Answer

A $10 Eagle measures 27 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-27 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 24

What size capsule fits a American Gold Eagle, 1/2 oz ($25)?

Accepted Answer

A American Gold Eagle, 1/2 oz ($25) measures 27 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-27 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 25

What size capsule fits a Early Bust Quarter?

Accepted Answer

A Early Bust Quarter measures 27 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-27 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 6141 — Bust Quarters 1804–1838. Too wide for a quarter tube at 27 mm.

Question 26

What size capsule fits a Large Cent?

Accepted Answer

A Large Cent measures 28.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite model H ring-type capsule with a 29 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 28.5 mm takes the next size up. The album is Dansco 7099 — Large Cents 1792–1857. No standard tube — 2x2s or capsules.

Question 27

What size capsule fits a Seated / Barber / Walking / Franklin / Kennedy Half?

Accepted Answer

A Seated / Barber / Walking / Franklin / Kennedy Half measures 30.6 mm and takes an Air-Tite T-30.6 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 6152 — Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839–1891. It tubes as a Half Dollar (20).

Question 28

What size capsule fits a Early Half Dollar?

Accepted Answer

A Early Half Dollar measures 32.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite model I ring-type capsule with a 33 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 32.5 mm takes the next size up. The album is Dansco 6151 — Early Half Dollars 1794–1839 (two-volume set). Too wide for a half-dollar tube — use 2.5x2.5 flips or capsules.

Question 29

What size capsule fits a American Gold Eagle, 1 oz?

Accepted Answer

A American Gold Eagle, 1 oz measures 32.7 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-32 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 30

What size capsule fits a $20 Double Eagle?

Accepted Answer

A $20 Double Eagle measures 34 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-34 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. Never tube gold — soft metal, contact marks.

Question 31

What size capsule fits a Eisenhower Dollar?

Accepted Answer

A Eisenhower Dollar measures 38.1 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-38 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7176 — Eisenhower Dollars 1971–1978. It tubes as a Large Dollar (20).

Question 32

What size capsule fits a Morgan / Peace Dollar?

Accepted Answer

A Morgan / Peace Dollar measures 38.1 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-38 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7178 — Morgan Dollars 1878–1890. It tubes as a Large Dollar (20).

Question 33

What size capsule fits a Seated / Trade Dollar?

Accepted Answer

A Seated / Trade Dollar measures 38.1 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-38 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 6171 — Liberty Seated Dollars 1840–1873. It tubes as a Large Dollar (20).

Question 34

What size capsule fits a Generic 1 oz Silver Round?

Accepted Answer

A Generic 1 oz Silver Round measures 39 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-39 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. It tubes as a Large Dollar (20).

Question 35

What size capsule fits a Early Dollar (Flowing Hair / Draped Bust)?

Accepted Answer

A Early Dollar (Flowing Hair / Draped Bust) measures 39.5 mm and takes an Air-Tite model I ring-type capsule with a 40 mm ring. Rings are made in whole millimetres, so 39.5 mm takes the next size up. The album is Dansco 6170 — Early Dollars 1794–1803. Never tube an early dollar.

Question 36

What size capsule fits a American Silver Eagle?

Accepted Answer

A American Silver Eagle measures 40.6 mm and takes an Air-Tite H-40.6 direct-fit capsule, cut to that exact diameter. The album is Dansco 7181 — American Silver Eagles 1986–2021. It tubes as a ASE tube (20).

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