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"New research, new photographs, updated pricing, the latest U.S. Mint data, new auction records, and more! 472 pages, 2,000+ images, with more than 7,600 listings and 32,500+ coin prices. Over 25 million copies sold since the 1st edition! Since 1946, coin collectors have trusted the Guide Book of United States Coins--known everywhere as The Official Red Book--to help them learn about U.S. coins and build great collections. Maybe you're completing a set of Wheat cents or Morgan silver dollars by date and mintmark. Or maybe you simply have some old coins from Grandpa's cigar box and want to look up their values. The Red Book is your guide. Grade-by-grade values, history for each coin type, detailed specifications, auction records, colorful photographs, accurate mintage data, and more await you. The Red Book starts with foreign coins that circulated as money in the British colonies starting in the 1600s. Then it covers everything from early colonial copper tokens to popular classics like Mercury dimes and Kennedy half dollars, plus hefty Old West silver dollars, dazzling gold coins, and more. You'll find 32,500+ prices for nearly 8,000 coins, tokens, medals, sets, and other collectibles. You'll also round out your education in Proof and Mint sets, error coins, Civil War tokens, Confederate coins, private gold pieces, and coins and tokens struck for Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands. All of the latest U.S. coins are inside: American Women quarters, Native American dollars, American Innovation dollars, commemorative coins, and bullion coins (silver, gold, platinum, and palladium)--from precious-metal rarities to the change you find in your pocket. The Red Book's articles on grading coins, investing in rare coins, and how to spot counterfeits will make you a savvy collector. Its entertaining essays on the history of American coinage and the modern rare-coin market give you an inside look at "the hobby of kings." These are just some of the features of the informative, entertaining, invaluable Red Book--the world's best-selling coin price guide (with more than 25 million copies sold)."--from Amazon.com.

"New research, new photographs, updated pricing, the latest U.S. Mint data, new auction records, and more! 472 pages, 2,000+ images, with more than 7,600 listings and 32,500+ coin prices. Over 25 million copies sold since the 1st edition! Since 1946, coin collectors have trusted the Guide Book of United States Coins--known everywhere as The Official Red Book--to help them learn about U.S. coins and build great collections. Maybe you're completing a set of Wheat cents or Morgan silver dollars by date and mintmark. Or maybe you simply have some old coins from Grandpa's cigar box and want to look up their values. The Red Book is your guide. Grade-by-grade values, history for each coin type, detailed specifications, auction records, colorful photographs, accurate mintage data, and more await you. The Red Book starts with foreign coins that circulated as money in the British colonies starting in the 1600s. Then it covers everything from early colonial copper tokens to popular classics like Mercury dimes and Kennedy half dollars, plus hefty Old West silver dollars, dazzling gold coins, and more. You'll find 32,500+ prices for nearly 8,000 coins, tokens, medals, sets, and other collectibles. You'll also round out your education in Proof and Mint sets, error coins, Civil War tokens, Confederate coins, private gold pieces, and coins and tokens struck for Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands. All of the latest U.S. coins are inside: American Women quarters, Native American dollars, American Innovation dollars, commemorative coins, and bullion coins (silver, gold, platinum, and palladium)--from precious-metal rarities to the change you find in your pocket. The Red Book's articles on grading coins, investing in rare coins, and how to spot counterfeits will make you a savvy collector. Its entertaining essays on the history of American coinage and the modern rare-coin market give you an inside look at "the hobby of kings." These are just some of the features of the informative, entertaining, invaluable Red Book--the world's best-selling coin price guide (with more than 25 million copies sold)."--from Amazon.com.

The Bible of United States Coins Catalog & Values Since 1946New: pricing, historical background, specifications, photos, mintage data, auction records, research, latest Mint data, and more! 472 pages 2,000+ images 7,600+ listings 32,500+ prices 25 million copies sold!

The Bible of United States Coins Catalog & Values Since 1946New: pricing, historical background, specifications, photos, mintage data, auction records, research, latest Mint data, and more! 472 pages 2,000+ images 7,600+ listings 32,500+ prices 25 million copies sold!

"An illustrated catalog of prices generally paid by dealers for all American coins, 1616 to date."--Provided by publisher.

"An illustrated catalog of prices generally paid by dealers for all American coins, 1616 to date."--Provided by publisher.

Franklin half dollars and Kennedy half dollars are two of the most popular modern U.S. coin series. Professional numismatist Rick Tomaska specializes in them. He says, "Collectors can enjoy challenges and rewards with these coins whether their hobby budget is $50 a month or $50,000."Now, Tomaska shares decades of behind-the-scenes knowledge and valuable collecting/investing advice in the Guide Book of Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars. The updated 4th edition explores the retail and auction markets, along with the coins' designs, how they're produced, and other technical and historical aspects.Tomaska studies every coin in both series, date by date, with pricing in multiple grades, instructions on grading (including features such as Full Bell Lines), information on how Proof coins are made and graded (including Cameo and Deep Cameo contrast), and other important factors.Collectible die varieties, tips for smart buying, and hundreds of full-color photographs round out the book's contents. The 4th edition has new research on 1964 Specimen Kennedy half dollars, information on the NGC Rick Tomaska Signature Series designation, new coin images, and more.The book also includes auction records, coverage of the 1964-2014 gold and silver Kennedy half dollars, and appendices on "Exceptional Cameo Contrast" and remarkable error and misstruck Franklin and Kennedy half dollars.In addition, Tomaska has included an illustrated chapter on Proof Liberty Walking half dollars, which he describes as "true classics born during the wonderful Renaissance era in American coin design" and as precursors to the Proofs of the Franklin series."By grading this book you can become an expert on these widely collected coins." -- Q. David Bowers, past president, American Numismatic Association 248 pages 6 x 9 inches Full color Softcover

Safeguarding History: Trailblazing Adventures Inside the Worlds of Collecting and Forging History, with foreword by Doris Kearns Goodwin, is the eloquent, captivating, moving, and complex story of the world's most prominent dealer in historical documents, letters, manuscripts, and artifacts. This is a quintessential American success story. 1. 328 pages, 2. hardcover with dustjacket, 3. 6 x 9 inches.

Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the ever-popular Lincoln cent. Now, Q. David Bowers provides a detailed study of this great American classic, from its birth in 1909 through changes in alloys and designs up to the modern day."Lincoln cents are among the most fascinating coins in the entire American series," writes Bowers. "Believe it or not, they also offer some of the greatest challenges."In this single volume you'll learn the history of the Lincoln cent's seven reverse designs, take an inside tour of the minting process, and learn how to grade your coins, including Proofs. Bowers shares tips on how to become a smarter buyer and build a great collection.This updated and revised fourth edition includes a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, hundreds of photographs, and insight on error coins, patterns, alternative Bicentennial designs, related tokens and medals, and more.Appendices explore the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee's review of the 2010 Shield design, a snapshot of the Lincoln cent market in 1946, and how to get a new die variety listed in hobby publications. Read and enjoy, as you gain a better appreciation of America's most popular cent!"No one captures the appeal of collecting coins like Q. David Bowers." *David W. Lange *"Among the most important works on Lincoln numismatic scholarship." Joel Iskowitz"Unique insight from the hobby's most prolific author." Charles Daughtrey

The Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins gives advice and instructions on grading and smart collecting, along with retail prices in up to 12 grades (including Proofs), and a close study of every date and mintmark for Barber dimes, quarters, and half dollars. Appendices explore artist Charles Barber's personal life, the mints where his coins were struck, remarkable error coins, and related topics.

Each year since 1942, The Handbook of United States Coins - THE OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK(R) - has helped U.S. coin dealers and hobbyists with current wholesale values for collectible U.S. coins. The new, 82nd edition has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices dealers are paying in multiple grades per coin. Its price listings offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from professional dealers around the country.

Each year since 1942, The Handbook of United States Coins - THE OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK(R) - has helped U.S. coin dealers and hobbyists with current wholesale values for collectible U.S. coins. The new, 82nd edition has clear, easy-to-follow grading information for each series, and prices dealers are paying in multiple grades per coin. Its price listings offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from professional dealers around the country.

SPECIAL FEATURE: $2.50 GOLD COINS MEGA RED is the new expanded version of the hobby's best-selling GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES COINS (the RED BOOK), with more pricing in more grades than the regular edition, plus certified population data, more die varieties, and more auction records.It covers American coinage from colonial times to the modern day―copper tokens and half cents through $20 gold double eagles, plus bullion, commemoratives, Proof and Mint sets, significant patterns and medals, error coins, and other collectibles.It has everything you need to know about U.S. coins: More than 9,000 items priced 50,000 individual values up to 13 grades Thousands of full-color images More than 15,000 auction records Plus: Striking and sharpness diagnostics for each coin type Valuable insight on market conditions Detailed study of Proofs, including early gold, silver, and copper types Expanded coverage of pattern coins In-depth grading instructions by type, with enlarged illustrations More die varieties in every denomination Close-ups of rare varieties The latest numismatic research For the specialist: Expanded coverage of colonial coins and tokens More background on private and territorial gold pieces Expanded history and explanation of Philippine/U.S. coinage Special coverage of tokens and medals, the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, and the American Women Quarters(TM) program In-depth study of gold $2.50 coins

The Bible of United States Coins Catalog & Values Since 1946New: pricing, historical background, specifications, photos, mintage data, auction records, research, latest Mint data, and more! 472 pages 2,000+ images 7,600+ listings 32,500+ prices 25 million copies sold!

The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties, sixth edition, volume II, covers die varieties for half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, and quarter dollars. It has been fully updated, with revised information for some of the most popular U.S. coin series, more than 1,000 images, information on more than 442 varieties (including 79 newly published ones), market values in multiple grades, detailed photo enlargements to show you what to look for when cherrypicking, and much more.

The Guide Book of American Silver Eagles will be the 27th book in the Red Book series. American Silver Eagles have been sold since 1986, making them the most popular bullion coins in the history of the United States. The coins are treasured by collectors and investors around the world.

Believing is Seeing: Eleven steps to a mindset that will transform your direction in life.

Every stamp collector benefits from H.E. Harris & Co.'s over 100 years of experience. How to Collect Stamps is a valuable guide for the beginner and fascinating source of data for the philatelist.

Companion to the best-selling GOLD: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell Today. Silver is even more affordable than gold, and an excellent way to add tangible assets to your portfolio--as well as being the precious metal used to make some of the most popular collector coins in the world. With this valuable toolkit, you'll learn how to get your money's worth when buying silver; how to sell your silver for a profit; the different forms of silver you can invest in; common mistakes to avoid; how to grade collectible silver coins; and much more. This book comes with handy pullouts you can take with you when you buy or sell--including valuable insider information, bullion value charts, coinage specifications, weight conversion tables, and more.

More than 600 million American Silver Eagles have been sold since 1986, making them the most popular bullion coins in the history of the United States.The coins are treasured by collectors and investors around the world. In American Silver Eagles, John M. Mercanti, former chief engraver of the United States Mint, shares his unique perspective and behind-the-scenes memories.He discusses the technical and artistic process of recreating Adolph Weinman's classic "Striding Liberty" design for the obverse of the American Silver Eagle, as well as creating his own heraldic eagle for the reverse. He also introduces the new Flying Eagle reverse design by artist Emily S. Damstra, which debuted in mid-2021.The revised fourth edition has 48 pages more than the third edition. It corrects old information―in many cases, quite significantly―with mintage figures and production details released by the Mint in response to a 2020 Freedom of Information Act query. And it updates the pricing, certified-coin populations, and market analyses of the third edition. More information and historical commentary have been added to the catalog of individual coins and multiple-coin sets, 1986 to 2021.The photographic gallery of John Mercanti's numismatic works has been expanded with more illustrations. A new gallery of "What Might Have Been" shows all 39 designs proposed for the 2021 reverse, as reviewed by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.And new appendices highlight the numismatic art of designer Emily S. Damstra and sculptor Michael Gaudioso. This award-winning book is a must-have for every coin collector and silver investor. Hardcover. 224 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches.

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 history in A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins, providing the political and economic backdrop for the gold eagle's use throughout its lifespan. The second edition also features a wealth of up to date information for anyone who collects or appreciates $10 gold eagle coins, including full-color images, estimated surviving populations, recommended collecting grades, auction records, market values, buying advice, and commentaries on every coin from 1795-1933.

This book is for anyone who's inherited a collection (or hoard) of old coins, How rare are they? What are they worth? Should you sell? Where do you even begin?Your guide on this journey is author Beth Deisher, an award-winning journal and retired editor of Coin World, the hobby's premier news weekly. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience helping people understand and collect coins and paper currency, Deisher shows you how to identify what you own, how to create an inventory, how to pick out extra-valuable coins, how to value a large estate, "talking the talk" when you go to sell, the effect of the "fiscal cliff" and recent estate-and tax-related legislation, and other important and valuable lessons.

In 100 Greatest Modern World Coins, award-winning writers Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker explore more than 100 years of the most impressive coins of the modern world.They present original research and engaging narratives for beautiful, rare, expensive, historically important, and in some cases unique, coins from points around the globe. Canada, China, Romania, Cuba, Japan, Russia, Ireland, Montenegro, Great Britain, Greece, Australia, and many other nations are in the mix.Morgan and Walker bring insight that enlightens and astounds, making connections and introducing concepts never before explored in a single volume. This is an eye-opening journey for coin collectors as well as anyone who loves history, art, economics, politics, and the thousand other points touched by modern coinage.

Learn the stories of the most famous coins of the Bible from the widow's mite to the infamous thirty pieces of silver. Discover the historical and cultural details of the lies and times of the ancient peoples of Biblical days. Keep the coin replicas that come in each book as reminders of days past but still important in the history of the western world.

A fun and informative way to spark your child's interest in coin collecting! This "My Coin Collection" folder opens to reveal 4 panels featuring information, fun facts, and coin openings for their cent collection. This folder will make coin collecting fun and educational. PLUS - enjoy the easy-to-carry handle so they can take their collection with them wherever their journey takes them!

The Parable of the Lost Coin. The widow's mite. The coin in the fish's mouth. Money has always played a major role in the Greatest Story Ever Told. And thousands of years later, the coins and artifacts left behind continue to guide us to a greater understanding of ancient civilizations and Biblical truths. In Bible Lore and the Eternal Flame, author Ken Bressett creates an archaeological roadmap of the Old and New Testaments, from the earliest cuneiform writing to pottery, oil lamps, glass--and, of course, money. The Roman denarius, the Tyrian shekel, the first coin to feature an image of Jesus, and hundreds of other coins help provide a glimpse into daily life and trade, starting with ancient Israel and continuing through Jesus's lifetime to the early years of the Christian church. With large, beautiful images and a sweeping tour of thousands of years of history, Bible Lore will delight the Biblical scholar, the coin collector, and anyone who wants to know more about the historical foundations of the Christian faith.