A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins
Experience one of the most enduring and important chapters in American numismatics in A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins. From 1836 through 1891, Liberty Seated half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars circulated through every era of 19th-century America—spanning the Hard Times Era, the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age.

Award-winning author Q. David Bowers delivers an authoritative and engaging exploration of these iconic coins. Inside you’ll find detailed coverage of mintages, grading standards, market values, and auction records, along with expert guidance on building and enjoying a Liberty Seated collection.

Richly illustrated with more than 1,500 full-color photographs, this updated edition brings unmatched depth and perspective to Liberty Seated coinage. Bowers also weaves in historical context, offering a window into 19th-century life and the artistry of U.S. Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht.

Appendices expand the scope with studies of die-making and master hubs, accounts of mint operations, and discussions of related U.S. currency. Whether you’re a new enthusiast or an advanced collector, this book provides the essential knowledge and inspiration to appreciate Liberty Seated coins at their fullest.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Liberty Seated silver coinage with the all-new second edition of A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins, part of Whitman’s renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each providing in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.

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A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins
Experience one of the most enduring and important chapters in American numismatics in A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins. From 1836 through 1891, Liberty Seated half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars circulated through every era of 19th-century America—spanning the Hard Times Era, the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age.

Award-winning author Q. David Bowers delivers an authoritative and engaging exploration of these iconic coins. Inside you’ll find detailed coverage of mintages, grading standards, market values, and auction records, along with expert guidance on building and enjoying a Liberty Seated collection.

Richly illustrated with more than 1,500 full-color photographs, this updated edition brings unmatched depth and perspective to Liberty Seated coinage. Bowers also weaves in historical context, offering a window into 19th-century life and the artistry of U.S. Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht.

Appendices expand the scope with studies of die-making and master hubs, accounts of mint operations, and discussions of related U.S. currency. Whether you’re a new enthusiast or an advanced collector, this book provides the essential knowledge and inspiration to appreciate Liberty Seated coins at their fullest.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Liberty Seated silver coinage with the all-new second edition of A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins, part of Whitman’s renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each providing in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.

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A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins

A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins

A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins

A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins

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Experience one of the most enduring and important chapters in American numismatics in A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins. From 1836 through 1891, Liberty Seated half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars circulated through every era of 19th-century America—spanning the Hard Times Era, the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age.

Award-winning author Q. David Bowers delivers an authoritative and engaging exploration of these iconic coins. Inside you’ll find detailed coverage of mintages, grading standards, market values, and auction records, along with expert guidance on building and enjoying a Liberty Seated collection.

Richly illustrated with more than 1,500 full-color photographs, this updated edition brings unmatched depth and perspective to Liberty Seated coinage. Bowers also weaves in historical context, offering a window into 19th-century life and the artistry of U.S. Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht.

Appendices expand the scope with studies of die-making and master hubs, accounts of mint operations, and discussions of related U.S. currency. Whether you’re a new enthusiast or an advanced collector, this book provides the essential knowledge and inspiration to appreciate Liberty Seated coins at their fullest.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Liberty Seated silver coinage with the all-new second edition of A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins, part of Whitman’s renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each providing in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780794850517
Publisher: Whitman-CDN Publishing
Publication date: 09/05/2023
Series: Red Book Series , #21
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 420
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.40(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword by Kenneth Bressett

Introduction

How to Use This Book

Chapters

The Liberty Seated Series

Collecting Liberty Seated Coins

The American Scene 1836–1891

Liberty Seated Half Dimes (1837–1873)

Liberty Seated Dimes (1837–1891)

Liberty Seated Twenty-Cent Pieces (1875–1878)

Liberty Seated Quarters (1838–1891)

Liberty Seated Half Dollars (1839–1891)

Gobrecht and Liberty Seated Dollars (1836–1873)

Trade Dollars (1873–1885)

Epilogue by Dennis Tucker

Appendices

A. Christian Gobrecht: A Chronology

B. Mints for the Liberty Seated Coinage

C. Mint Directors and Superintendents—Liberty Seated Coinage Era

D. A Visit to the Mint in 1861

E. Die Making in 1855

F. Master Dies and Hubs by John Dannreuther

G. Alternative U.S. Currency

H. Die and Hub Trials and Splashers

Notes

Selected Bibliography

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index

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