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Q. David Bowers, award-winning author, provides new insight into US Mint engraver Charles E. Barber's 1892-1916 silver coins. At the outset of an exhilarating period of invention, these coins were the workhorses of American business. Bowers follows the history of Barber's coinage from the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era to the eve of America's entry into World War I, as well as the inventions of record players, cars, and moving pictures. The Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins includes...

"These coins are appropriate for anyone's hobby budget, whether it's $50 per month or $50,000," said author Tomaska, who gives pricing in multiple grades for each coin. Tomaska discusses the history of their designs, manufacture, and other technical and cultural issues, in addition to offering behind-the-scenes information of the retail and auction markets. He delves into Mint workmanship shifts and explains why Franklin and Kennedy half dollars symbolize the end of an era. He examines the...

Immerse yourself in the historic Liberty Seated currency of the United States Mint�half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars. From 1836 through 1891, these beautiful silver pieces depicted the Goddess of Liberty sitting with a hat and pole. They were manufactured in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, and San Francisco, and they lubricated the wheels of American trade during the Hard Times Era and the nation's gold...

With the expanded third edition of his award-winning 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, author, researcher, and long-time coin dealer Harlan J. Berk has created a volume that appeals to both novice collectors and avid numismatists. With his engaging narrative and hundreds of fullcolor photographs, Berk takes readers on a journey back in time to the earliest days of coin minting. Each coin in this book ranks as one of the greatest relics of antiquity. Individually, they stand out as unique pieces of...

The Catalog of Modern World Coins builds on the classic text by hobby legend RS Yoeman, father of the Guide Book of United States Coin. This book is great for collectors looking for an accurate book on world coins, for new hobbyists, and dealers needing a convenient type-coin guide. Black and White pictures, 6x9" over 500 pages. Revised and edited by Arthur L Friedberg.

In 1942, a book called the Handbook of United States Coins was introduced by Whitman Publishing. This book became popular among coin dealers and collectors because it showed the average prices dealers paid for U.S. coins. Over the years, it became known as the OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK� and has been used by coin dealers for more than 83 years. It helps collectors find out how much their coins are worth by providing real-world prices collected from dealers across the country. The latest edition, the...

In 1942, a book called the Handbook of United States Coins was introduced by Whitman Publishing. This book became popular among coin dealers and collectors because it showed the average prices dealers paid for U.S. coins. Over the years, it became known as the OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK� and has been used by coin dealers for more than 83 years. It helps collectors find out how much their coins are worth by providing real-world prices collected from dealers across the country. The latest edition, the...

This packet contains 15 different Patriotic US stamps issued over the past 30 years. Flags, Statue of Liberty and others. This contains 15 stamps.

This penny coin album is strong, soil resistant, and designed with thumb notches for easy window removal. Every album features a trademark grained leatherette cover in the classic Whitman blue color. Album comes with 2 pages, 72 openings in total.Looking for extra blank penny pages? Click Here: Blank Penny Album Page.

With more prices in more grades than the normal book, certified demographic data, more die types, and more auction records, MEGA RED is the latest extended edition of the hobby's best-selling GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES COINS (the RED BOOK). From copper tokens and half cents to $20 gold double eagles, plus bullion, commemoratives, Proof and Mint sets, notable patterns and medals, mistake coins, and other rarities, it covers American coinage from the American Revolution to the present day. It...

"The Mint Act of February 21, 1857, replaced the old copper large cent with a small-diameter cent designed by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre. His new motif used a flying eagle combined with an agricultural wreath. Flying Eagle cents were produced for circulation only in 1857 and 1858. The Indian Head cents of 1859 had a laurel or olive wreath ( the Mint used both terms ) on the reverse. In 1860 this was changed to an oak-wreath-and-shield motif." - Whitman PublishingComposition: Flying Eagle...

Beautiful color images and an information page welcomes you into this attractive album. Each album is strong, soil resistant, and designed with thumb notches for easy window removal. Every album features a trademark grained leatherette cover in the classic Whitman blue color. Comes with 2 pages. 72 coin slots in total.