Author: Cornelius Clarkson Vermeule
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Traces American coinage from its tentative beginnings in 1792 Philadelphia into the 21st century. Vermeule explores the artistic heritage and merits of each coin, and analyzes the influence of the popular arts upon coin design.
Numismatic Art in America
Author: Cornelius Clarkson Vermeule
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Traces American coinage from its tentative beginnings in 1792 Philadelphia into the 21st century. Vermeule explores the artistic heritage and merits of each coin, and analyzes the influence of the popular arts upon coin design.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Traces American coinage from its tentative beginnings in 1792 Philadelphia into the 21st century. Vermeule explores the artistic heritage and merits of each coin, and analyzes the influence of the popular arts upon coin design.
History of the United States Mint and Its Coinage
Author: David W. Lange
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In conjunction with the American Numismatic Association, author David W. Lange and researcher Mary Jo Meade present a fascinating look into the history of the United States Mint. From its roots in the pre-colonial eras, through independence and confederation, the intriques, tribulations, and triumphs of the 1800's, and into the modern day-through war, peace, famine, earthquakes, gold rushes, good times and bad-we follow the twists and turns of one of the federal government's most intriguing bureaus. This hard cover book features vintage photographs and documents throughout. Hundreds of enlarged, high-detailed images of American coins, tokens, medals and much more to enjoy!
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In conjunction with the American Numismatic Association, author David W. Lange and researcher Mary Jo Meade present a fascinating look into the history of the United States Mint. From its roots in the pre-colonial eras, through independence and confederation, the intriques, tribulations, and triumphs of the 1800's, and into the modern day-through war, peace, famine, earthquakes, gold rushes, good times and bad-we follow the twists and turns of one of the federal government's most intriguing bureaus. This hard cover book features vintage photographs and documents throughout. Hundreds of enlarged, high-detailed images of American coins, tokens, medals and much more to enjoy!
The History of United States Coinage
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Bowers & Merena Galleries
ISBN: 9780914490418
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Publisher: Bowers & Merena Galleries
ISBN: 9780914490418
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
A Guide Book of the United States Mint
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794843977
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The U.S. Mint is the source of the little copper, silver, and gold objects of material culture and value that numismatists collect, study, and catalog. It is the sole manufacturer of the nation's legal-tender coinage, and its products are used every day by millions of Americans nationwide. As a repository its facilities safeguard more than $300 billion in national assets. It employs nearly 2,000 people, including its own police force. This unique book unearths a treasure trove of numismatic knowledge, including the history of the Philadelphia Mint and every Mint branch, plus private and territorial mints; information on historical and modern minting procedures; a study and price guide of historic medals and other collectibles commemorating the Mint; data on every director of the Mint and superintendents for every branch; and illustrated behind-the-scenes looks at the modern Mint and its facilities.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794843977
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The U.S. Mint is the source of the little copper, silver, and gold objects of material culture and value that numismatists collect, study, and catalog. It is the sole manufacturer of the nation's legal-tender coinage, and its products are used every day by millions of Americans nationwide. As a repository its facilities safeguard more than $300 billion in national assets. It employs nearly 2,000 people, including its own police force. This unique book unearths a treasure trove of numismatic knowledge, including the history of the Philadelphia Mint and every Mint branch, plus private and territorial mints; information on historical and modern minting procedures; a study and price guide of historic medals and other collectibles commemorating the Mint; data on every director of the Mint and superintendents for every branch; and illustrated behind-the-scenes looks at the modern Mint and its facilities.
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.
2021 Redbook, a Guide Book of U. S. Coins
Author: Richard S. Yeoman
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794848026
Category : Coins, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Fully illustrated catalog and retail valuation list--1556 to date."
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794848026
Category : Coins, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Fully illustrated catalog and retail valuation list--1556 to date."
Gold
Author: Jeff Garrett (Numismatist)
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794832063
Category : Gold
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794832063
Category : Gold
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Encyclopedia of U. S Gold Coins 1795-1933
Author: Jeff Garrett (Numismatist)
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794822545
Category : Gold coins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated catalog of gold coins of the United States, including auction records, market values, and a coin-by-coin study.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794822545
Category : Gold coins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated catalog of gold coins of the United States, including auction records, market values, and a coin-by-coin study.
Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins
Author: Walter H. Breen
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 938
Book Description
Drawing on a lifetime of research, America's top coin historian presents the most comprehensive guide to U.S. coins ever published. The definitive numismatic reference book, with over 4,000 illustrations.
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 938
Book Description
Drawing on a lifetime of research, America's top coin historian presents the most comprehensive guide to U.S. coins ever published. The definitive numismatic reference book, with over 4,000 illustrations.
Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794825416
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The coins and tokens of colonial America and the early United States present a unique chronicle of our nation's birth. This comprehensive guide provides an authoritative reference on all pre-Federal coinage.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794825416
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The coins and tokens of colonial America and the early United States present a unique chronicle of our nation's birth. This comprehensive guide provides an authoritative reference on all pre-Federal coinage.