Description: Volume #20 in Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers three classic U.S. coin denominations: the dimes, quarters, and half dollars designed by Charles E. Barber, chief engraver of the U.S. Mint. These classic silver coins were first made in 1892, and their production lasted to the eve of America's entry into World War I. In this colorfully illustrated book, the workhorses of late-19th and early-20th-century American commerce are given the famous Q. David Bowers treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data analysis. Bowers lays out everything you need to know to be a smart collector. You'll learn the backstage goings-on that led to the coins' creation, why they barely made a splash when first issued, and why they weren't mourned when they passed into history. In recent years the scene has changedBarber's silver coinage is among the more popular of U.S. series, with many enthusiasts.
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Publication Year: 2015
Type: Paperback
Format: Unknown
Book Title: A Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins, 1st Edition (Offical Red
Publication Name: Whitman Publishing, LLC
Number Of Pages: 384
Item Height: 9.25 inches
ISBN-10: 0794843158
Item Length: 6.25 inches
Item Width: 0.75 inches
Item Weight: 0 pounds
Language: English
Topic: Coins, Currency & Medals, Antiques & Collectibles
Author: Q. David Bowers
Publisher: Whitman Publishing LLC
