Publications

The Bowers Series is a popular Whitman Publishing library of numismatic books, each covering a different segment of the hobby. Volume #22 explores the full range of modern U.S. dollar coins: Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, Native American, and Presidential. These coins, the successors to the silver Morgan and Peace dollars of yesteryear, have been minted from 1971 to the present day in different sizes, alloys, and themes. All of them are fun to collect, with historic designs to engage...

The gorgeous and venerable Morgan silver dollar is a favorite among Americans to collect! Other coins do not inspire a great deal of the American romance and adventure. The "dean of American numismatics," Q. David Bowers, provides an engrossing portrayal of the nation's most beloved classic coin in this extended seventh edition of his best-selling book. You'll discover how to grade coins, cherry-pick uncommon die variants, and become a more knowledgeable collector....

The Morgan silver dollar is among the most embraced and beloved coins in coin collecting history! The “dean of American numismatics,” Q. David Bowers delivers his most complete version yet. Book 1 of the series

The Guide Book of Peace Dollars, a volume in Whitman's popular Bowers Series of numismatic references, covers every date and mintmark, plus significant die varieties, of America's last 90% silver dollar, struck from 1921 to 1935. The coin began as a commemorative of peace after the violent upheavals of World War I. Burdette studies Proofs, patterns, trial pieces, errors and misstrikes, countermarks, and famous collections. Noted Peace dollar collector Barry Lovvorn assisted with the...

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...

Inside this book you will find. history of every Mint branch, including private and territorial mints additional history of the four modern Mints detailed information on historical and modern minting procedures a study and price guide of historical and modern minting procedures data on every director of the Mint and superintendents for every branch an illustrated behind-the-scenes look at the modern Mint and its facilities Book 23 of the bowers series. ...

Collecting United States commemorative coins is like compiling a photo album of the nation's history. Because these coins represent so many aspects of America-from dramatic battles to Olympic games, from presidents to national parks-each collector can build a set that has its own unique and personal significance. In this handy volume Q. David Bowers chronicles the history of commemorative coins in the United States from 1892 to the present. He explores how a commemorative develops from initial...

"A Guide Book of United States Paper Money" is your go-to resource for collectors interested in the history and value of US paper currency. Written by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, this 420-page guide is packed with over 650 colorful images, covering federal notes from the Civil War era to modern times. It includes valuable information on various types of currency, like Treasury notes from the War of 1812, encased postage stamps, Fractional Currency, and more. You'll also find insights into...

Pattern Coins: rare, mysterious, and beautiful. These seldom-seen experimental pieces illustrate the trials, struggles, and backstate intrigue that preceded so many of the U.S. Mint's regular-issue coins. Q. David Bowers offers a fascinating inside look at the history, rarity, and market values of America's rarest coins. JUD book.

This comprehensive 320-page full-color book details how to begin the ideal numismatic pursuit: a collection of United States coins by type. Major updates to the 2nd edition. Book 3 of the series.

Book offers a variety of topics, from the do's and the don'ts of collecting and how to properly store your coins, to hints on attending coin shows, buying coins through the mail and how to grade different types and denominations.

The more than 100 years of expertise at H.E. Harris & Co. are advantageous to all stamp collectors. How To Collect Stamps is both an interesting introduction for newcomers and an invaluable resource for experienced philatelists. In this book you will find: Step-by-step guide to stamp collecting Philatelic history by country Worldwide and U.S stamp identifier Collector’s dictionary Detailed map with over 400 countries ...

This 394 page guide has listings for 687 different coins, along with about 1000 images for 600 of these coins. A few highlights of this illustrated reference guide are: Images for 600 coins as follows: Regular Business Issue Coins, Specimen Coins, Variety Coins, Special Issue Commemorative Coin Nearly 1000 images to help identify coin features Pricing using nearly 4,600 price points 20 obverse images to assist with grading breif history of the monarch found on the obverse ...

The 3rd edition has 416 pages and contains listings for 764 different coins using over 1,500 images. Some highlights of this illustrated reference guide are: 764 Different coins as follows: Regular Business Issue Coins Specimen Coins Variety Coins Pattern Coins Error Coins Special Issue Commemorative Coins Countermarked Coins Replica Coins Counterfeit Coins Over 1,500 images to help identify the features of 702 different coins Pricing using nearly 5,200 price points Over 60 obverse images to...

William Bierly has researched deep into the origins and history of In God We Trust. He tells the full story, and introduces: Reverend Mark Watkinson, the preacher who rallied the Treasury Department to 'recognize Almighty God in some form on our coins' . . . Mint Director James Pollock, who was the former governor of Pennsylvania, 'a commanding figure' who worked toward the same vision . . . and Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase, who marshalled our nation's vast resources and financed the war...

Q. David Bowers shares more than 60 years of experience as a coin collector, professional dealer, published author and researcher, and past president of the American Numismatic Association. Learn how to build a meaningful and significant coin collection on any budget, for your own pleasure, for investment purposes, to share a fun hobby with your friends and family, and to explore history, art, commerce, technology, and many other areas of interest that are touched by coins. This delightful...

Included is an extensive price history of all United States coins from 1955 to date and strategies to take advantage of what will be one of the great growth areas of the 21st century.

Characteristics of Jefferson Nickesl as they vary by date and mint, surfaces, strike, luster, and color. Date by date analysis for all issues from 38-01

Only four specimens of this quintessentially rare coin were minted but not in 1804, as the date on the obverse suggests. Instead, these near-priceless coins were minted by special order of President Andrew Jackson during the period 1834 1835 as diplomatic gifts to a king, two emperors, and a sultan. The story begins in 1832 and is the sort of tale that can arouse ones imagination and inspire movies.. It is a story about politics, greed, and courage that includes attacks by pirates, a shipwreck...

In this book by Q. David Bowers, there are many stories about treasure from sunken ships, bank vaults and reserves, hidden compartments, buried chests and boxes, vintage safes, hiding places of pirates and privateers, old cornerstones, barrels and casks, Mint and Treasury storage, wrecked buildings, caves and crevices, ancient estates, dusty time capsules, forgotten collections, attics and basements, and other lost and hidden places. Come read along as he shines light on the most astounding,...