Guide Book of United States Type Coins, 2nd Edition ISBN:0794822835

Collecting United States coins by date and mintmark is a popular pursuit. However, even if you had an unlimited budget and 25 years to spend, you could not build a complete collection: some coins are simply not available, residing permanently in museum holdings.

Another popular way to collect U.S. coins is to acquire one example of every type. In this book, Q. David Bowers explores more than 200 distinct coin designs, from the 1792 silver half dime up to todays state quarters and Presidential dollars. Each is fully described with specifications, market values, availability in different grade levels, certified populations, and characteristics of striking sharpness. Other sections detail the minting process, grading, secrets of being a smart collector, record-setting auction prices, and more.

With this volume you can form your own type coin set from the 1790s onward, or perhaps a specialty subset, such as 20th-century type coins. Bowers offers many ideas and shares years of personal experience, giving you a fascinating look at Americas beautiful and historical money.

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