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, current retail values, and a thorough analysis of each date and mintmark. Lavishly illustrated in full color, it includes high-resolution enlargements for important overdates and other die varieties. Mintages, specifications, certified population data, and other details make this a standard reference. Colorful essays set the coins in their historical context, helping collectors deepen their appreciation and make informed buying decisions.
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