The $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird depicted on its reverse, was created in 1795 to be the foundation of America's federal monetary system. Used primarily in international and...

The $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird depicted on its reverse, was created in 1795 to be the foundation of America's federal monetary system. Used primarily in international and large-scale transactions-or melted for its gold content-in its own time, today the gold eagle entices collectors with its beauty, value, and colorful history, from gold rushes and the 1933 "bank holiday" to sunken treasures and the collections of a king. Author Q. David Bowers dives deeply into that...

United States Proof Coins by John W. Dannreuther is the only full-length Proof Gold book of it's kind. This 2-part volume set on Proof Gold has nearly 2,000 full-color illustrations and photos of...

United States Proof Coins by John W. Dannreuther is the only full-length Proof Gold book of it's kind. This 2-part volume set on Proof Gold has nearly 2,000 full-color illustrations and photos of every variety of Unites States proof gold coins. It is the precision of these illustrated details that put this book in a league of its own. Before digital print, these die varieties and differences in strikes could only be described through text. With this new release, we are able to see clearly the...

A full-color reference for identifying fake gold coins, from dollars to double eagles, plus California fractional gold and commemoratives.

A full-color reference for identifying fake gold coins, from dollars to double eagles, plus California fractional gold and commemoratives.

The quarter eagle, face value of $2.50, occupies an unusual place in American currency, says author Q. David Bowers. Unlike larger gold coins, it was too small to be commonly used in export and...

The quarter eagle, face value of $2.50, occupies an unusual place in American currency, says author Q. David Bowers. Unlike larger gold coins, it was too small to be commonly used in export and international trade. It also never became popular in day-to-day commerce (though, like the smaller gold dollar, it was frequently given as a Christmas gift). Despite this, Bowers says, the quarter eagle was minted almost continuously for more than 130 years, starting in 1796, with six different design...

The Handbook of United States Coins, published by Whitman Publishing, was first published in 1942 as a reliable source indicating the average price coin dealers paid for different types, dates, and...

The Handbook of United States Coins, published by Whitman Publishing, was first published in 1942 as a reliable source indicating the average price coin dealers paid for different types, dates, and mintmarks of U.S. coins. The ground-breaking new book quickly became well-liked by both dealers and collectors. Coin dealers have used the OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK�, as it became known, to make buying offers for more than 81 years. You can use it to determine the value of your coins if you're a collector!...

The struggles of the U.S. Mint in the first half of the 19th centuryNoted researcher Michael Moran, author of Striking Change: The Great Artistic Collaboration of Theodore Roosevelt and Augustus...

The struggles of the U.S. Mint in the first half of the 19th centuryNoted researcher Michael Moran, author of Striking Change: The Great Artistic Collaboration of Theodore Roosevelt and Augustus Saint-Gaudens, joined by gold specialist Jeff Garrett, provides his findings on the struggles of the U.S. Mint in the first half of the 19th century and the underestimated impact that the 1848 discovery of gold in California had upon such a financial institution and, consequently, our nation as a...

This book covers regular-issue gold series from 1795 to 1933. Called the absolute perfect sales tool for dealers and marketers of U.S. Gold, Collecting and Investing Strategies for U.S. Gold Coins,...

This book covers regular-issue gold series from 1795 to 1933. Called the absolute perfect sales tool for dealers and marketers of U.S. Gold, Collecting and Investing Strategies for U.S. Gold Coins, offers advice on how to successfully and profitably collect and invest in United States gold coins. This book covers regular-issue gold series from 1795 through 1933 and informs the reader on a number of investing strategies, including collecting by type, variety, or rarer issues. Each chapter...

Many collectors of branch mint gold will find great value in this updated edition, with revised condition census estimates and the latest auction and sale prices for Dahlonega gold dollars, quarter...

Many collectors of branch mint gold will find great value in this updated edition, with revised condition census estimates and the latest auction and sale prices for Dahlonega gold dollars, quarter eagles, three dollar pieces and half eagles. And, the new edition is in full color!

Doug Winter's Definative Series on Branch Mint Gold! New in this expanded 3rd edition of Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint is up-to-date information on rarity estimates, surviving specimens, and...

Doug Winter's Definative Series on Branch Mint Gold! New in this expanded 3rd edition of Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint is up-to-date information on rarity estimates, surviving specimens, and condition census. This book analyzes each issue for Strike, Surfaces, Luster and Color. Douglas Winter also offers his personal expert advice and observations, and a brief overview of die varieties for all C Mint Gold Dollars, Quarter Eagles and Half Eagles from 1838 to 1861. This latest work is...

Take a personal guided tour of the silver or gold market. Learn how to sell without losing your shirt; how to make smart decisions when you buy; the best kinds to invest in; traps and pitfalls to...

Take a personal guided tour of the silver or gold market. Learn how to sell without losing your shirt; how to make smart decisions when you buy; the best kinds to invest in; traps and pitfalls to avoid; how to grade collectible coins; and much more. This interactive book includes handy pullouts with valuable insider information�take them with you when you buy or sell! Bullion value charts, coinage specifications, weight conversion tables, and much more. Jeff Garett ISBN: 0794845320 Pub Date:...

An updated, revised new edition of this popular entry in Whitman's Bowers Series. This full-color reference includes a chronicle of the nation's smallest gold coin; an inside look at mints and the...

An updated, revised new edition of this popular entry in Whitman's Bowers Series. This full-color reference includes a chronicle of the nation's smallest gold coin; an inside look at mints and the minting process; discussion of Proofs; advice on collecting gold dollars; tips on how to be a smart buyer; full-color illustrations; a coin-by-coin study of Type I, Type II and Type III gold dollars, with valuations and population data; an appendix of auction prices; a selected bibliography; and...

David W. Akers' Handbook of 20th-Century U.S. Gold Coins was hailed as a classic from its first publication in 1988. Now, two decades later, this second edition offers a much expanded and updated...

David W. Akers' Handbook of 20th-Century U.S. Gold Coins was hailed as a classic from its first publication in 1988. Now, two decades later, this second edition offers a much expanded and updated version of its predecessor. A chronological survey of date and mintmark of the much celebrated Saint-Gaudens and Pratt� $2.50, $5, $10 and $20 gold coins is featured, with all new information on gold Proof coins. Each coin�s characteristics are broken down into Strike, Luster, Color, Surfaces, and Eye...

From the Dean of NumismaticsDonald H. Kagin is one of the most respected names in the rare coin and precious metals business. The numismatic PhD has put together a sophisticated guide for investors...

From the Dean of NumismaticsDonald H. Kagin is one of the most respected names in the rare coin and precious metals business. The numismatic PhD has put together a sophisticated guide for investors and collectors aimed toward making prudent decisions in these markets. This full color book includes an introduction by Scott Travers. This is a paperback book which measures 6x9 and contains 280 pages.