Whitman® Red Book Series #24: A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins, 2nd Edition - History, Values, Collecting
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🦅 Definitive Reference – Explore the complete history of $10 gold eagle coins, from their debut in 1795 through the end of production in 1933.💰 Values & Market Insight – Features up-to-date retail prices, auction records, rarity data, and expert analysis for every date and mintmark.🔍 Collecting & Grading Guidance – Learn how to grade gold eagles, identify key varieties, and follow smart strategies for building a collection.🖼️ Richly Illustrated – Hundreds of full-color photographs showcase coins in stunning detail, including legendary rarities and high-grade examples.⭐ Essential for Collectors & Investors – Whether you’re a new collector or an experienced numismatist, this Red Book Series guide provides the knowledge and strategies you need to build and grow a rewarding collection of gold eagles.The $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird depicted on its reverse, was first struck in 1795 as part of America’s foundation for a federal monetary system. These coins circulated in international trade and large-scale transactions, and were often melted for their intrinsic gold value. Today, gold eagles captivate collectors with their artistry, rarity, and storied history—from the California Gold Rush to the 1933 “bank holiday,” and from shipwreck recoveries to the cabinets of kings.In A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins, award-winning numismatic historian Q. David Bowers provides a richly detailed narrative of this important denomination. With a foreword by gold specialist Douglas Winter, the book explores the political, social, and economic backdrop of the $10 gold eagle, as well as its enduring place in American numismatics.The second edition features updated pricing, population data, and auction records; comprehensive coverage of every date and mintmark from 1795 to 1933; recommended collecting grades; guidance for smart buying; and hundreds of full-color images that bring these remarkable coins to life.Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of America’s historic gold coins with A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins, part of Whitman’s acclaimed Red Book Series. This trusted series spans nearly 30 volumes, each delivering in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book. Read more
Publisher : Whitman-CDN Publishing, LLC
Publication date : March 2, 2021
Edition : 2nd Edition
Language : English
Print length : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 0794848370
ISBN-13 : 78
Item Weight : 2.05 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #976,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #463 in Antique & Collectible Coins & Medals (Books) #1,060 in Antiques & Collectibles Encyclopedias
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