A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins

Q David Bowers

ISBN 10: 0794848370 / ISBN 13: 9780794848378

Editore: Whitman-Cdn Publishing Feb 2021, 2021

Neuware - The $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird depicted on its reverse, was first struck in 1795 as part of America's foundation for a federal monetary system. These coins circulated in international trade and large-scale transactions, and were often melted for their intrinsic gold value. Today, gold eagles captivate collectors with their artistry, rarity, and storied history--from the California Gold Rush to the 1933 'bank holiday,' and from shipwreck recoveries to the cabinets of kings.In A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins, award-winning numismatic historian Q. David Bowers provides a richly detailed narrative of this important denomination. With a foreword by gold specialist Douglas Winter, the book explores the political, social, and economic backdrop of the $10 gold eagle, as well as its enduring place in American numismatics.The second edition features updated pricing, population data, and auction records; comprehensive coverage of every date and mintmark from 1795 to 1933; recommended collecting grades; guidance for smart buying; and hundreds of full-color images that bring these remarkable coins to life.Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of America's historic gold coins with A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins, part of Whitman's acclaimed Red Book Series. This trusted series spans nearly 30 volumes, each delivering in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book. Codice articolo 9780794848378

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Q. David Bowers brings his signature recipe of historical narrative, market analysis, and valuable advice for collectors and investors to the latest volume in Whitman s popular and award-winning Bowers Series. The Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins covers the United States golden $10 coins minted from the 1790s to 1933. These include some of the Philadelphia Mint s earliest coinage, the famed Turban Head eagles of 1795 to 1804; the long-running series of Liberty Head eagles, minted for nearly 70 years from the 1830s to the early 1900s; and the innovative Indian Head eagles of 1907 to 1933.This full-color reference includes a chronicle of the nation s $10 gold pieces; an inside look at mints and the minting process; discussion of Proofs; advice on collecting gold eagles; tips on how to be a smart buyer; full-color illustrations; a coin-by-coin study, with market values, auction results, and other data; a selected bibliography; and more all written in Bowers s engaging and informative style.If you collect gold coins, you need a copy of this book.

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Titolo: A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins
Casa editrice: Whitman-Cdn Publishing Feb 2021
Data di pubblicazione: 2021
Legatura: Taschenbuch
Condizione: Neu
Edizione: seconda edizione