Author: Rick Tomaska
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794845308
Category : Coins, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Q. David Bowers brings his signature recipe of historical narrative, market analysis, and valuable advice for collectors and investors to the latest volume in Whitman s popular and award-winning Bowers Series. The Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins covers the United States golden $10 coins minted from the 1790s to 1933. These include some of the Philadelphia Mint s earliest coinage, the famed Turban Head eagles of 1795 to 1804; the long-running series of Liberty Head eagles, minted for nearly 70 years from the 1830s to the early 1900s; and the innovative Indian Head eagles of 1907 to 1933. This full-color reference includes a chronicle of the nation s $10 gold pieces; an inside look at mints and the minting process; discussion of Proofs; advice on collecting gold eagles; tips on how to be a smart buyer; full-color illustrations; a coin-by-coin study, with market values, auction results, and other data; a selected bibliography; and more all written in Bowers s engaging and informative style.
Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins 1st Edition
Author: Rick Tomaska
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794845308
Category : Coins, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Q. David Bowers brings his signature recipe of historical narrative, market analysis, and valuable advice for collectors and investors to the latest volume in Whitman s popular and award-winning Bowers Series. The Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins covers the United States golden $10 coins minted from the 1790s to 1933. These include some of the Philadelphia Mint s earliest coinage, the famed Turban Head eagles of 1795 to 1804; the long-running series of Liberty Head eagles, minted for nearly 70 years from the 1830s to the early 1900s; and the innovative Indian Head eagles of 1907 to 1933. This full-color reference includes a chronicle of the nation s $10 gold pieces; an inside look at mints and the minting process; discussion of Proofs; advice on collecting gold eagles; tips on how to be a smart buyer; full-color illustrations; a coin-by-coin study, with market values, auction results, and other data; a selected bibliography; and more all written in Bowers s engaging and informative style.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794845308
Category : Coins, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Q. David Bowers brings his signature recipe of historical narrative, market analysis, and valuable advice for collectors and investors to the latest volume in Whitman s popular and award-winning Bowers Series. The Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins covers the United States golden $10 coins minted from the 1790s to 1933. These include some of the Philadelphia Mint s earliest coinage, the famed Turban Head eagles of 1795 to 1804; the long-running series of Liberty Head eagles, minted for nearly 70 years from the 1830s to the early 1900s; and the innovative Indian Head eagles of 1907 to 1933. This full-color reference includes a chronicle of the nation s $10 gold pieces; an inside look at mints and the minting process; discussion of Proofs; advice on collecting gold eagles; tips on how to be a smart buyer; full-color illustrations; a coin-by-coin study, with market values, auction results, and other data; a selected bibliography; and more all written in Bowers s engaging and informative style.
A Guide Book of Gold Dollars
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Official Red Books
ISBN: 9780794826642
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Official Red Books
ISBN: 9780794826642
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794817848
Category : Coins, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive book about United States $20 gold coins.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794817848
Category : Coins, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive book about United States $20 gold coins.
American Silver Eagles
Author: John Mercanti
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794840303
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this collector's guide, retired chief engraver of the Philadelphia Mint and designer of the reverse side of the American silver eagle bullion coin, John M. Mercanti, details the history and development of the American silver eagles program as well as other U.S. bullion coins and medals.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794840303
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this collector's guide, retired chief engraver of the Philadelphia Mint and designer of the reverse side of the American silver eagle bullion coin, John M. Mercanti, details the history and development of the American silver eagles program as well as other U.S. bullion coins and medals.
A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents
Author: Richard Snow
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794828318
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At head of title: The official red book.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794828318
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At head of title: The official red book.
A Guide Book of Modern United States Dollar Coins
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794843984
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Saeagawea, Native American, and Presidential dollar coins are the modern versions of America's classic silver dollar. The U.S. Mint produces them by the millions, in innovative formats and with fascinating new designs every year. Hobbyists research their history, build visually appealing sets, compete in registries, and study errors and interesting the varieties. Author Q. David Bowers, the "Dean of American Numismatics," has visited each of the U.S. Mint's currently operating facilities and has interviewed their experts. He has gathered market analysis from specialist in each series, and to this research he adds more than 60 years of in-depth study of all aspects of American coin design, production, and distribution. This definitive reference book includes a study of earlier silver dollars (1794-1935); an overview of the American scene from 1971 to date, setting the cons in their historical context; and full coin-by-coin studies of Eisenhower, Anthony, Sacagawea, Native American, and Presidential dollars. Bowers augments this study with a richly illustrated catalog of modern dollar errors and a gallery of "what might gave been"-proposed Native American dollar designs. The book's scholarly value is further strengthened by the author's notes, a selected bibliography, and a full index. Book jacket.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794843984
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Saeagawea, Native American, and Presidential dollar coins are the modern versions of America's classic silver dollar. The U.S. Mint produces them by the millions, in innovative formats and with fascinating new designs every year. Hobbyists research their history, build visually appealing sets, compete in registries, and study errors and interesting the varieties. Author Q. David Bowers, the "Dean of American Numismatics," has visited each of the U.S. Mint's currently operating facilities and has interviewed their experts. He has gathered market analysis from specialist in each series, and to this research he adds more than 60 years of in-depth study of all aspects of American coin design, production, and distribution. This definitive reference book includes a study of earlier silver dollars (1794-1935); an overview of the American scene from 1971 to date, setting the cons in their historical context; and full coin-by-coin studies of Eisenhower, Anthony, Sacagawea, Native American, and Presidential dollars. Bowers augments this study with a richly illustrated catalog of modern dollar errors and a gallery of "what might gave been"-proposed Native American dollar designs. The book's scholarly value is further strengthened by the author's notes, a selected bibliography, and a full index. Book jacket.
Standard Catalog of World Gold Coins
Author: Chester L. Krause
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873419048
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873419048
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Guide Book of Half Cents and Large Cents, 1st Edition
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794843168
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Volume #19 in Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers two of the earliest U.S. coin denominations: half cents and large cents. These classic copper coins were made from 1793 into the late 1850s. In this colorfully illustrated book, America's popular early coppers are given the famous Q. David Bowers treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data analysis. Bowersthe "Dean of American Numismatics" and the most prolific numismatic author of all timetells you everything you need to know to be a smart collector: how to evaluate quality, determine value, understand the market, and make good buys. Along the way, he explains why, in all of American coinage, half cents and large cents possess a special charm. You'll learn how the history of the developing nation shaped the coins' designs and production, and the effects the War of 1812 and other national events on their coinage. Bowers provides a wealth of information on each issue: mintages, existing populations, grading standards, values, auction records, keys to collecting and more. Historical background sets the coins in the broader context of American life from the 1790s through the 1850s. Hundreds of full-color images, careful analysis, and Bowers' engaging style make this book a treat for anyone interested in our nation's early history.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794843168
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Volume #19 in Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers two of the earliest U.S. coin denominations: half cents and large cents. These classic copper coins were made from 1793 into the late 1850s. In this colorfully illustrated book, America's popular early coppers are given the famous Q. David Bowers treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data analysis. Bowersthe "Dean of American Numismatics" and the most prolific numismatic author of all timetells you everything you need to know to be a smart collector: how to evaluate quality, determine value, understand the market, and make good buys. Along the way, he explains why, in all of American coinage, half cents and large cents possess a special charm. You'll learn how the history of the developing nation shaped the coins' designs and production, and the effects the War of 1812 and other national events on their coinage. Bowers provides a wealth of information on each issue: mintages, existing populations, grading standards, values, auction records, keys to collecting and more. Historical background sets the coins in the broader context of American life from the 1790s through the 1850s. Hundreds of full-color images, careful analysis, and Bowers' engaging style make this book a treat for anyone interested in our nation's early history.
United States Gold Coins
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Bowers & Merena Galleries
ISBN: 9780914490210
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
Publisher: Bowers & Merena Galleries
ISBN: 9780914490210
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794836856
Category : Dollar, American (Coin)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Subtitle from cover: A complete history and price guide.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794836856
Category : Dollar, American (Coin)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Subtitle from cover: A complete history and price guide.