Publications

Reprinted in Spring 2009 - A handbook of the rarest, most popular and desirable Morgan varieties. Ideal for dealers.

The primary objective of this book is the presentation and advancement of knowledge of many of the top Morgan Dollar die varieties. The evolution in the study of a series requires a more in depth understanding of those coins. Not just that they exist, but how and why they were created and what factors contributed to their creation. The first chapter explains what criteria was used to select the top varieties. The beginning of the book presents the die making process and provides an analysis on...

Learn about errors, varieties and how die varieties are made. Book provides valuable for all varieties and is a must of the Liberty Head nickel collector.

Reference covering Mercury dime varieties with over 55 doubled, 50 repunched mintmarks and 350 photographs. Values are given for all varieties covered in this book.

This book is a history of the events leading up to the elimination of silver from US coinage. Information about coinage is also present.

The publication of a new revised fifth edition of Overton's reference manual on early half dollars, renamed in 2005, United States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836, by Donald L. Parsley is now available. Don Parsley, son-in-law of Al C. Overton, has been collecting and studying early United States hald dollars for over forty years. He helped Al with the first edition of the book and has personally collected this exciting series of U.S. coinage including the Overton reference...

Whitman's United States Gold Counterfeit Detection Guide is a full-color, 224-page reference for identifying fake gold coins, from dollars to double eagles. Detailed text and high-resolution close-up photographs show specific diagnostics for nearly 200 frequently encountered counterfeits. California fractional gold and commemoratives are also studied. The text includes expert advice from professional graders, authenticators, and dealers; more than two dozen "rules of thumb" (with...

United States Paper Money Errors is the first title in the newly rebranded Professional Series�, designed for serious collectors. This advanced guide, by Dr. Fred Bart and Bianca Bart, returns in a fully revised fifth edition�now in full color with over 550 photos, updated values, and the trusted Friedberg Numbering System�. Covering error notes in detail, the book features in-depth history, rarity guides, production insights from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and exclusive data found...

A historical work inspired by the water based cures for ailments extensively promoted by Dr. Shattuck as counterstamps on coins during the mid to late 1800's.

In the 2nd edition, Bowers and his panel of specialists in the field add newly discovered coins, bring fresh historical research to the text, and update hundreds of listings with new information, rarity figures, pricing, and images. This book remains the definitive reference on colonial and early American coins, tokens, and related issues. Foreword by Kenneth Bressett.

Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money, Volume 1 is an overview and history of Mexican coinage and currency. The first volume in this four-volume encyclopedia is a richly illustrated introduction to Mexican numismatics, from pre-Columbian money to the colonial era, independence, revolutions, modern coinage reforms, commemorative programs, bullion, medals, and paper money. In addition to coins, this book covers primitive money, patterns, tokens, error coins, orders and decorations, and other...

Volume 2 of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money is a comprehensive illustrated guide to modern Mexican coins. It covers coinage reforms from 1905 to the present, commemorative coins, Mint and Proof sets, silver bullion (1949, 1978–1980), gold medallic coins (1953 and 1957), Mexican gold coins, and the Libertad series in silver, gold, and platinum since 1982. It also includes Pre-Columbian coin programs and modern variety and error coins. Written and edited by renowned experts Don...

This is a SET of two books. Volume 3 and 4 of Obsolete Paper Money. Buy together as a set and save.

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,...

Morland Fisher has provided the public with an avenue into the fascinating and rarely explored area of numismatics, foreign paper money errors. For the first time, numismatists have access to a full color price guide for international currency, rather than only domestic notes. Fischer's ample collection exemplifies rare errors that result in the printing process to produce intriguing and unique notes.

The fifth edition of Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands published by Sovereign Rarities Ltd. offers a refreshed and carefully updated guide to the coinage of Scotland, Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Lundy, and the Anglo-Gallic series. This edition incorporates revised pricing, newly confirmed varieties particularly within the Scottish and Irish sections and a thorough reassessment of historical sequencing, including updated coverage of issues from Edward IV and Henry...

When Coins Were King delivers a focused history of how precious-metal coinage shaped America's history in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Renowned author and avid numismatist Michael F. Moran uses vivid visuals and clear storytelling to show how silver and gold influenced the nation's policies and identity. The narrative starts with the Comstock Lode and its role in stabilizing the post–Civil War economy and leading into the intense fights for financial authority that defined the era....

Celebrating eight decades in print, the 2027 edition of The Official Red Book®: A Guide Book of United States Coins remains a cornerstone reference for collectors. With more than 26 million copies distributed, this milestone release features revised pricing, expanded listings, and updated research—now presented in a cleaner, more user-friendly format. Cataloging over 13,000 coins, medals, tokens, and sets, this edition delivers comprehensive coverage alongside new discoveries and...