Publications

The guide Book of Washington Quarters, 2nd Edition is an in-depth study of our nation's most popular modern coin. It features the colorful historical research that readers expect from Q David Bowers (the "dean of American Numismatics"), including a biography of the United States' first president, the early years of the quarter dollar and the history of the Washington quarter series starting in 1932. Bowers shares secrets of being a smart buyer in today's market. He analyzes each coin, year by...

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,...

Until now, the legacy of the 1913 Liberty nickels laid buried deep in myth and intrigue. Framed in the backdrop of a nationwide media frenzy and a public mad with the hope of hitting the jackpot, Million Dollar Nickels unveils the story of America's most eccentric and famous collectors, persistent reporters searching for the truth, shameless profiteers, and agents of the Smithsonian desperate to stay above the fray. Years of folklore obscured the facts. Even experts disagreed. How many nickels...

The 3rd edition of Money of the Bible is updated with new photographs and additional research by one of the most famous numismatic historians of our time, Kenneth Bressett. The book studies how the Bible was written, and its nature; commerce before coins; coins of Old Testament times; coins in the New Testament; first-century money and trade; coins mentioned in Jesus' parables and lessons; coins and the Passion of Christ; the beginning of Christianity; coins with Biblical themes; and how to...

A state by state analysis with values of national bank notes - includes full color sections.

Jam-packed with useful, easy-to-understand information on every area of money, This book includes cartoons, quizzes, games, and other activities to make learning about money fun.

An illustrated, annotated guide to the practical principles, methods, and techniques employed in the private manufacture of rare coins.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Q. David Bowers explores the fascinating world of "obsolete currency" - the colorful, ornate paper money that first circulated in the 13 colonies and served American commerce up through the Civil War.