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The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
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The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
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The lower-case 'e' has a straight angled bar.
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The right side of the upper-case 'G' has a flat section.
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The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
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The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
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Note that the fonts in the icons shown above represent general examples, not necessarily the two fonts chosen for comparison.
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The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
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The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
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The lower-case 'e' has a straight horizontal bar.
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The right side of the upper-case 'G' is curved.
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The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
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The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
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