Q David Bowers: 20 books

Lincoln cents account for nearly a third of the coins the United States has ever minted. In recent times the mintage of Lincoln cents has reached more than five billion per year—nearly equaling the mintage of all the other circulating coins combined. The Lincoln cent is an ever-evolving submarket...

Civil War tokens are tangible reminders of American history. These small, cent-sized tokens served as emergency “money” during the small-change shortage of 1862–1865. Today they are highly collectible, and A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens elevates the collecting and study of these once-shunned...

This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide provides the official American Numismatic Association grading standards for every United States coin minted since 1793. Beginners, advanced collectors, and dealers will all find the text understandable and invaluable for grading coins, both circulation strikes...

This comprehensive 288-page full-color book details how to begin the ideal numismatic pursuit: a collection of United States coins by type. Major updates to the 2nd edition are new market values, new certified-coin population data, updated Market Price Performance charts, new coins, new section on...

Year by year historical analysis of each Double Eagle minted. Comprehensive pricing for multiple grades. Complete mintage figures. Certified population reports. 8 page color photo spread.

The Guide Book of Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Liberty Walking Half Dollars provides instructions on how to grade your collection, tips on smart buying, retail values in multiple grades (including Proof coins), certified-population data, and an analysis of each date and mintmark. Lavishly...