Mysteries of the Illicit 1973 Liberty Head NickelsMillion Dollar Nickels invites the reader into an outlandish industry where $10,000 buys the privilege to look at a coin, and a million dollars just...

Mysteries of the Illicit 1973 Liberty Head NickelsMillion Dollar Nickels invites the reader into an outlandish industry where $10,000 buys the privilege to look at a coin, and a million dollars just might coax a nickel out of hiding. Framed in the backdrop of a nation-wide media frenzy and a public mad with the hope of hitting the jackpot, Million Dollar Nickels unveils a story of America's most eccentric and famous collectors, persistent reporters searching for the truth, shameless...

Money or Biblical TimesThe 3rd edition of Money of the Bible is updated with new photographs and additional research by one of the most famous numismatic historians of our time, Kenneth Bressett....

Money or Biblical TimesThe 3rd edition of Money of the Bible is updated with new photographs and additional research by one of the most famous numismatic historians of our time, Kenneth Bressett. The book studies how the Bible was written, and its nature; commerce before coins; coins of Old Testament times; coins in the New Testament; first-century money and trade; coins mentioned in Jesus' parables and lessons; coins and the Passion of Christ; the beginning of Christianity; coins with...

New Edition with CD attached to back cover - Colonial issues to present day, an overview of US Paper money, and a complete listing of notes, types, errors issued by all national banks.New Edition...

New Edition with CD attached to back cover - Colonial issues to present day, an overview of US Paper money, and a complete listing of notes, types, errors issued by all national banks.New Edition with CD attached to back cover - Colonial issues to present day, an overview of US Paper money, and a complete listing of notes, types, errors issued by all national banks.

Jam-packed with useful, easy-to-understand information on every area of money, This book includes cartoons, quizzes, games, and other activities to make learning about money fun.

Jam-packed with useful, easy-to-understand information on every area of money, This book includes cartoons, quizzes, games, and other activities to make learning about money fun.

By exploring America's numismatic art, Cornelius Vermeule offers new understanding of the shaping of the nation, and brings new respect to our least understood art form.

By exploring America's numismatic art, Cornelius Vermeule offers new understanding of the shaping of the nation, and brings new respect to our least understood art form.

Winner NLG AwardNumismatic Forgery takes the reader into the clandestine workshop of the criminal forger, and explains the methods and techniques that every serious coin collectors should know about...

Winner NLG AwardNumismatic Forgery takes the reader into the clandestine workshop of the criminal forger, and explains the methods and techniques that every serious coin collectors should know about before they purchase a rare or expensive coin. The informal interviews Larson conducted with the infamous master forger, Mark Hofmann, at Utah State Prison in the late 1980's lay the foundation for a number of methods revealed in Numismatic Forgery. Hofmann is widely known for his forgery of...

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

This book contains valuable information about obsolete money and the history of money from the 13 colonies. "It is my hope that after reading this book you will be well informed on the entire art...

This book contains valuable information about obsolete money and the history of money from the 13 colonies. "It is my hope that after reading this book you will be well informed on the entire art and busines of designing, printing, and distributing bank notes during the period from 1782 - 1866. An attractive aspect of the study of paper money of this era is that there is so much to be discovered. Few obsolete bank notes have been studied for their subtle variations. Styles of lettering,...

"Award-winning author and historian Q. David Bowers explores the fascinating world of "Obsolete Currency" - the colorful, ornate paper money that first circulated in the 13 colonies, and served...

"Award-winning author and historian Q. David Bowers explores the fascinating world of "Obsolete Currency" - the colorful, ornate paper money that first circulated in the 13 colonies, and served American Commerce up through the Civil War. In 21 chapters rich with full-color illustrations, Bowers takes the reader on an in-depth look at the paper money that witnessed so much history: the birth of states, the War of 1812, financial panics, inspiring westward expansion, the devastating war between...

The inaugural volume of Q. David Bowers' multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is an introduction to the series. Bowers describes the history of early bank notes in America, and...

The inaugural volume of Q. David Bowers' multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is an introduction to the series. Bowers describes the history of early bank notes in America, and gives guidance on collecting, grading, storing, buying, selling, and appreciating this currency. Subsequent volumes will provide historical narrative on every state, town, city, and back involved in producing notes from 1792-1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels,...

The second volume of Q. David Bowers' multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire. Bowers gives historical...

The second volume of Q. David Bowers' multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792-1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other marketing data based on ongoing research; full-color images, and more.

Obsolete Paper Money Volume 3The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of currency issued by American banks from 1782 to 1866, before the modern era of National...

Obsolete Paper Money Volume 3The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of currency issued by American banks from 1782 to 1866, before the modern era of National Banks and the Federal Reserve. Volume 3 is a guide to Massachusetts, specifically the towns of Abington to Greenfield. It s a companion to volume 4, and together the two volumes cover the entire Bay State. The Dean of American Numismatics, Q. David Bowers, has compiled decades of research from 18th-...

OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY Volume 4WHITMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY Volume 4: New England, Part 2: Massachusetts, Book 2 The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume...

OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY Volume 4WHITMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY Volume 4: New England, Part 2: Massachusetts, Book 2 The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of American currency issued by state-chartered banks from 1782 to 1866, before the modern era of National Banks and the Federal Reserve. Volume 4 is a guide to Massachusetts, specifically the towns of Hallowell to Yarmouth. It s a companion to volume 3, and between them the two volumes cover...

The fifth volume of Q. David Bowers?s multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Rhode Island and Vermont. Bowers gives historical narrative for...

The fifth volume of Q. David Bowers?s multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Rhode Island and Vermont. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792 to 1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other market data based on ongoing research; full-color images, and more. Volume 5 is the fourth installment on...

The sixth volume of Q. David Bowers's multiples-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Bowers...

The sixth volume of Q. David Bowers's multiples-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792 to 1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other market data based on ongoing research; full color images and more. Volume 6 is...

Obsolete Paper Money Volume 7 by BowersThe seventh volume of Q. David Bowers's multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Alabama, Arkansas,...

Obsolete Paper Money Volume 7 by BowersThe seventh volume of Q. David Bowers's multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792 to 1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other market data based...

The eighth volume of Q. David Bowers's multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money studies in great detail the bank notes of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia....

The eighth volume of Q. David Bowers's multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money studies in great detail the bank notes of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792 to 1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other market data based on ongoing research; full-color images, and more....

Soft cover book that contains 623 pages of pricing information for paper money that has become obsolete. "The scope of this guide is broad. It makes no pretense of completeness. A major goal was to...

Soft cover book that contains 623 pages of pricing information for paper money that has become obsolete. "The scope of this guide is broad. It makes no pretense of completeness. A major goal was to include notes that attract beginning collectors - notes that are readily available, relatively inexpensive, and often inspiring. We also have included a representation of the rarest notes to show collectors some of the prizes they may wish to seek out." - Don Kelly

Soft cover book that contains 623 pages of pricing information for paper money that has become obsolete. "The scope of this guide is broad. It makes no pretense of completeness. A major goal was to...

Soft cover book that contains 623 pages of pricing information for paper money that has become obsolete. "The scope of this guide is broad. It makes no pretense of completeness. A major goal was to include notes that attract beginning collectors - notes that are readily available, relatively inexpensive, and often inspiring. We also have included a representation of the rarest notes to show collectors some of the prizes they may wish to seek out." - Don Kelly .. This version is spiral bound. ...

This book covers all 48 known over mintmarks in all series of U.S. coins. Includes those punched over horizontal and inverted mintmarks, as well as misplaced mintmarks.

This book covers all 48 known over mintmarks in all series of U.S. coins. Includes those punched over horizontal and inverted mintmarks, as well as misplaced mintmarks.

The most complete guide to all United States coin and currency issues in the market.Inside this guide you will find a full-color, updated, definitive treasure map to discovering riches in the most...

The most complete guide to all United States coin and currency issues in the market.Inside this guide you will find a full-color, updated, definitive treasure map to discovering riches in the most widely collected coins and currency in the country. Covering such aspects as the evolution of US money to the very latest in minted coins, the Pickers Pocket Guide of US Coins & Currency is informative, lively and invaluable for collectors and seekers of riches of all levels. Highlighting coins and...

Senior curator at the Smithsonian Richard Doty examines the history of the U.S. in the 1800's through currency issued by private banks and other business. A must-read for every collector, and for...

Senior curator at the Smithsonian Richard Doty examines the history of the U.S. in the 1800's through currency issued by private banks and other business. A must-read for every collector, and for anyone interested our nation's colorful past. Foreword by Q. David Bowers. This is a hardcover 9 x 10.75 version with 296 pages.