A Guide Book of Gold Dollars

by Q. David Bowers, David Akers (Foreword by)

Overview

United States gold dollars are a fascinating and highly collectible series. In A Guide Book of Gold Dollars, Q. David Bowers—the “Dean of American Numismatics” and the most prolific numismatic author of all time—tells you everything you need to know to be a smart collector: how to evaluate quality, determine value, understand the market, and make good buys. Bowers provides a wealth of information on each issue: mintages, existing populations, grading information, values, auction records, keys to collecting, and more. A historical backdrop of what was going on in America during each year, along with hundreds of full-color photographs, make this book a treat for anyone interested in our nation’s history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780794838676
Publisher:	Whitman Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Official Red Book
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	10 MB

Table of Contents

About the Author iv

Credits and Acknowledgments v

Foreword David Akers vi

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 Chronicle of Gold Dollars 1

Chapter 2 Mints and the Minting Process 11

Chapter 3 Proofs for Collectors 21

Chapter 4 Collecting Gold Dollars: Tradition and Overview 24

Chapter 5 How to Be a Smart Buyer 34

Chapter 6 How to Use This Book 51

Chapter 7 Type I Gold Dollars (1849-1854) Coronet or Liberty Head Design 60

Chapter 8 Type II Gold Dollars (1854-1856) Indian Princess 111

Chapter 9 Type III Gold Dollars (1856-1889) Indian Princess (Modified) 132

Appendix Gold Dollar Auction Records Since January 2003 266

Selected Bibliography 274

Notes 276