A Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins, 2nd Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780794844196)

In this handy second edition of A Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins, Q. David Bowers chronicles the history of commemorative coins in the United States from 1892 to the present. He explores how a commemorative develops from initial concept to final coinage. On the technical and production side, you will learn about die preparation, the coining process, mintages, Proof and assay coins, and distribution. On the market side, Bowers tells you ways to build your collection, and gives advice on evaluating quality, being a smart buyer, realities of the marketplace, Full Details, certification, population reports, registry sets, establishing fair market prices, and more.

Author: Q. David Bowers
ISBN-10: 0794844197
ISBN-13: 9780794844196
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/25/2016
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d