I bought my first box on nickels last week to start my collection. I was very fortunate, I think. I found one 1950 d and a 1939 p amoung others. I looked for full steps on most all date and didn't bother looking for varieties. One box was a great start. But I was excited to find a 1950 D. I would guess the grade to be somewhere between G and VG, no steps to be seen. But still for a first box, I was pleased.