By Q. David Bowers with foreword by David Akers.

A Guide Book of United States Gold Dollars is the latest entry in Whitman’s Bowers Series.

It 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
• valuations and population data

Includes an appendix of record auction prices; a selected bibliography; and more - all written in an engaging and informative style.

Full Color, 6×9 Softcover, 288 Pages, Fully Indexed.

Available through Whitman Publishing Web Site - Price: $19.95

Part of the “Strategy Guide” series, this book is the perfect tool for the collector or investor of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Jeff Ambio presents his seasoned knowledge and insightful tips for the most beneficial collecting and investing tactics. Ambio’s work on Walking Liberty Half Dollars is one of a kind — the only book available on the subject — and offers a complete and up-to-date guide to smart collecting and investing Walking Liberty Halves.

This book consists of detailed analyses of each Business Strike from 1916-1947 and Proof Issues from 1936-1942. Strike, luster, rarity analysis, pricing data, prices realized and significant examples are examined and each coin is imaged in a high-resolution format for sharp detailed photos.

Price: $29.95 from the publisher - Zyrus Press

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* ISBN-10: 1-933990-17-1
* ISBN-13: 978-1-933990-17-0
* Edition: 1
* Publication Year: June 2008
* Binding / Size: Paperback 7×10
* Photos / Illustrations: 150 B&W images
* Pages: 200

From America’s leading experts, your ultimate Guide to Coin Collecting

From the change in your pocket to the history of famous silver dollars, from understanding mintmarks and pedigree to assessing condition and grade, this is the only book you’ll need to become a first-class coin collector. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your current collection, you will receive priceless practical knowledge and expert advice on:

* Finding and identifying coins
* Caring for and exhibiting your collection
* Understanding collecting terms
* Verifying authenticity
* Using internet resources

David L. Ganz, the “father of the state quarter program,” is a nationally recognized numismatics expert. He is a life fellow of the American Numismatic Society and has been involved with the American Numismatic Association, the Annual Assay Commission, and the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee. Ganz is also the author of many books on collecting and numismatics.

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Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the Lincoln cent. Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary (and the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth), Q. David Bowers provides a detailed study of this great American classic—our longest-running coin series.

The book includes history, grading, varieties, a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, and a special appendix on error coins. Bowers even gives a sneak preview of what the U.S. Mint has in store with a 2009 redesign.

304 pages. Full color. 6 x 9. Softcover.
Foreword by Charles Daughtrey.

Item Number: 0794822649
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