Publications

The $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird on its reverse, was created in 1795 as the foundation of America's federal monetary system. While it was used primarily in international and large-scale transactions or melted for its gold content today the gold eagle attracts collectors with its beauty, value, and colorful history, from gold rushes and the 1933 "bank holiday" to sunken treasures and royal collections. Author Q. David Bowers explores this history in A Guide Book of Gold...

Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers two of the earliest U.S. coin denominations: half cents and large cents. These classic copper coins were made from 1793, shortly after the Philadelphia Mint was founded, into the late 1850s, just before the Civil War. In this colorfully illustrated book, America's early coppers receive Q. David Bowers' signature treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data analysis. Bowers, the "Dean of American Numismatics," explains...

Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of high-resolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades. It covers the history of these collectibles and catalogs them with detailed information for sellers, buyers, historians, and researchers. Hard Times tokens are reminders of a turbulent period in America. Their political and commercial designs reflect the economy and social climate of the pre Civil War Andrew Jackson era in the 1830s and 1840s....

Immerse yourself in the historic Liberty Seated currency of the United States Mint—half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars. From 1836 through 1891, these beautiful silver pieces depicted the Goddess of Liberty sitting with a hat and pole. They were manufactured in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, and San Francisco, and they lubricated the wheels of American trade during the Hard Times Era and the nation's...

For more than a century, the Lincoln cent has remained one of the most recognizable and widely collected coins in American numismatics. In the fifth edition of Guide Book of Lincoln Cents, acclaimed author and numismatist Q. David Bowers explores the complete history of the series from 1909 to the present, including the newly issued 2025 Omega cents. Filled with detailed research and hundreds of full-color photographs, this updated reference covers the Lincoln cent's design evolution,...

Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers three of the most popular U.S. coins: Mercury dimes, Standing Liberty quarters, and Liberty Walking half dollars. These classic silver coins were minted between 1916 and 1947, spanning two world wars and the Great Depression. Q. David Bowers, the "Dean of American Numismatics," provides a single-volume study with technical, historical, and market insights for collectors. The book explains how to grade your collection, offers tips on smart buying,...

A Complete History and Price Guide. Silver and Clad Sets 1936 to Date. The 2nd edition of David W. Lange's book now in beautiful full color offers a definitive history of the U.S. Mint's Proof sets. They're all here, from the vintage years of 1936 to 1942, through the classic years of 1950 to 1964, the Special Mint Sets of 1965 to 1967, modern sets of 1968 to 1998, the 50 State Quarters Proof Sets starting in 1999, and others. Book 4 of the series. RED BOOK SERIES #4 ...

The Bowers Series is a popular Whitman Publishing library of numismatic books, each covering a different segment of the hobby. This volume explores modern U.S. dollar coins, including Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, Native American, and Presidential dollars. These coins, successors to the Morgan and Peace dollars, have been minted from 1971 to the present in various sizes, alloys, and themes. They are enjoyable for beginners and offer challenges for specialists. Award-winning author...

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. You'll also learn what to...

Morgan Silver Dollars, Eighth Edition offers a comprehensive reference to America’s most widely collected classic silver dollar. Part of Whitman’s respected Red Book Series, this fully revised edition delivers current CPG retail pricing from Greysheet, detailed analysis for every date and mintmark, GSID catalog numbers for easy identification, and a new foreword by Publisher John Feigenbaum. Collectors will find market values across nine grades ranging from Prooflike and Deep...

The Guide Book of Peace Dollars explores every date, mintmark, and major variety of America's last 90% silver dollar, struck from 1921 to 1935. Roger W. Burdette explains the coin's origin as a tribute to peace after World War I and studies Proofs, patterns, trial pieces, errors, countermarks, and notable collections. Collector Barry Lovvorn assisted with the detailed date-by-date research. The book shows why Peace dollars offer a different and often more accessible collecting experience than...

The quarter eagle, with a face value of $2.50, holds a unique place in American numismatic history. Minted from 1796 through the early 20th century, it remained in production for more than 130 years and featured six distinct design types. While it never achieved widespread use in international trade or everyday commerce, the denomination has become a favorite among collectors for its rich history and collectible challenge. In A Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins, renowned numismatic author...

Shield and Liberty Head Nickels, the leading reference book on America's first two five cent pieces, returns in a fully revised and updated second edition. With over 200 listings, this comprehensive guide covers the popular Shield nickels minted from 1866 to 1883 and subsequent Liberty Head (V) nickels minted from 1883 to 1913, including proofs and varieties. Collectors of all levels will enjoy over 350 actual size photographs, historical background, date-by-date analysis, collecting tips and...

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. RED BOOK SERIES #23 ...

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...

Definitive Paper Money Guide The 9th edition of United States Paper Money is the definitive reference for collectors of U.S. paper currency. Written by renowned numismatists Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, this full-color guide explores over 160 years of U.S. paper money, from early federal issues to modern notes. Featuring more than 650 high-resolution images, the industry-standard Friedberg numbering system, and over 20,000 updated retail values for 2025, this book offers unmatched depth and...

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.

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 ...