A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins: Complete Source for History, Grading, and Values: 24 (Red Book) - Softcover

Bowers, Q David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0794848370 ISBN 13: 9780794848378

Publisher: Whitman Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Whitman Publishing
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0794848370
• ISBN 13: 9780794848378
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 448