Q. David Bowers
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"You will learn how to get started, how to compare prices and values, important factors to focus on (such as grading and rarity), and more. Dave Bowers ... shares insight ... [on] how to be a smart auction bidder (including online); how to be a smart seller when the time comes; how to protect your investment"--Dust jacket.
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Collecting US commemorative coins is like compiling a photo album of the nation's history. Each collector can build a set that has it own unique and personal significance. Bowers chronicles their history, from 1892 to the presents, and gives you advice on becoming a smart buyer.
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"The Official Red Book - A Guide Book of United States Coins is 74 Years young and going strong. Collectors around the country love the book's grade-by-grade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. How rare are your coins? How much are they worth? The Red Book tells you, covering everything from early colonial copper tokens to hefty Old West Silver dollars and...
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"Containing Mint records and wholesale prices for U.S. coins from 1616 to the present time, including colonials, regular issues, commemoratives, territorials, gold, bullion coins, Proof sets, and Mint sets. Information on collecting coins -- how coins are produced -- mints and mintmarks -- grading of coins -- location of mintmarks -- preserving coins -- starting a collection -- history of mints -- and interesting descriptions of all U.S. copper, nickel,...
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Bowers provides information on double eagles. From 1850 to 1933, they were the coin of choice for American commerce and international trade. Whether you desire just a few for a type set or want to collect them in a systematic manner, these coins have a fascinating history.