Q. David Bowers, award-winning author, provides new insight into US Mint engraver Charles E. Barber's 1892-1916 silver coins. At the outset of an exhilarating period of invention, these coins were...

Q. David Bowers, award-winning author, provides new insight into US Mint engraver Charles E. Barber's 1892-1916 silver coins. At the outset of an exhilarating period of invention, these coins were the workhorses of American business. Bowers follows the history of Barber's coinage from the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era to the eve of America's entry into World War I, as well as the inventions of record players, cars, and moving pictures. The Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins includes...

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...

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...