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

Organized for easy access, this book includes information and pricing on all coins and tokens struck for the 13 Colonies, pieces imported for Colonial use, state and local revolutionary era coins, pioneer gold coins, and all regular issues of the U.S. mint, as well as patterns and experimental pieces. Appendices include listings of organizations and treasury officials. 500 photos.

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.