Edited and compiled by the country's leading coin expert, this reference celebrates America's rich numismatic history with the most thorough and wide-ranging volume ever compiled on U.S. commemorative coinage. Providing indispensable information for a broad spectrum of readers--from the reference librarian and the hobbyist to the serious collector--it offers not only a history for each coin, but also a detailed analysis of contemporary collecting facts, including quantity in existence and the coin's current value. Counterfeit and doctored coins, mint errors, and other related collectibles, such as canceled coinage dies, are also discussed.

The coins and tokens of colonial America and the early United States present a unique chronicle of our nation's birth. This comprehensive guide provides an authoritative reference on all pre-Federal coinage.

Drawing on a lifetime of research, America's top coin historian presents the most comprehensive guide to U.S. coins ever published. The definitive numismatic reference book, with over 4,000 illustrations.

An illustrated catalog of gold coins of the United States, including auction records, market values, and a coin-by-coin study.