Cents & Types

The ever-popular Lincoln cent has inspired generations of coin collectors. Q. David Bowers now offers a full examination of this famous American classic, from its inception in 1909 through variations in metals and designs to the present day.Bowers describes Lincoln cents as "among the most fascinating coins in the entire American series." "Believe it or not, they also present some of the most difficult challenges." In this one volume, you'll discover the history of the Lincoln cent's seven...

The die variety section of the book is completely updated for the second edition, including many new doubled dies and RPMs and a revised analysis of the Lincoln cent OMMs. The pricing, description, die markers, and photographs were updated for most of the varieties. For each die variety listed, detailed macro photos make identification much easier. Most of the varieties include multiple photographs showing different details. Some varieties contain over 10 photographs. Included also for each...

A reference and guide to Two cent coins.

A wealth of information and superb photography to aid in the identification of Flying Eagle and Indian Cent die varieties.

In A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, third edition, award-winning author Richard Snow examines the Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents of 1856 to 1909, exploring mintages, challenges for the collector, and interesting varieties. His date-by-date research is enhanced by historical essays as well as an engaging overview of the series by the "dean of American numismatics," Q. David Bowers. High-quality, full-color photographs illustrate each coin. Snow's detailed research...

Known as one of the best reference books on the subject, this 500+ page book is the result of years of research and features hundreds of photos, including many color plates.

The Whitman Pocket Checklist of United States Coins is an easy way for collectors to keep track of their U.S. coin collections. Each pocket guide packs a lot of information into one handy resource you can carry. You can take it to coin shows and shops while you're looking for your next purchase. The spiral binding allows you to easily flip it open for note-taking. There is plenty of room to write down things on the inside like when and where you bought each coin, its grade, the price you paid,...