Commemorative & Bullion Coins

More than 600 million American Silver Eagles have been sold since 1986, making them the most popular bullion coins in the history of the United States. The coins are treasured by collectors and investors around the world. In American Silver Eagles, John M. Mercanti, former chief engraver of the United States Mint, shares his unique perspective and behind-the-scenes memories. He discusses the technical and artistic process of recreating Adolph Weinman's classic "Striding Liberty" design for the...

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...

A full-color reference for identifying fake gold coins, from dollars to double eagles, plus California fractional gold and commemoratives.

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...

"The hugely popular American Gold Eagle and American Platinum Eagle coins are collected by numismatists, stockpiled by investors, and treasured by precious metal buyers throughout the United States and around the world. Now no less an expert than Edmund Moy - director of the u.S. Mint from 2006 to 2011 - shares his unique insight and perspective on these beautiful pieces of Americana. Moy draws on his experience directing the Mint during a turbulent period of unprecedented growth, when silver,...

A reference and guide to US Commemoratives coins from 1892 to 1954

David L. Ganz, who has written about coins and coin collecting for the last 40 years, shows investors in this guide how to begin, build and maintain a properly diversified collection. Moreover, he presents in this The Essential Guide to Investing in Precious Metals the ways to add precious metals to a personal portfolio. Gold and silver have been king and queen of metals for centuries. Today, they are joined by platinum and palladium in the precious metals arena. They are traded in the form of...