This volume is the result of the authors' careful examination of the Smithsonian's holdings and others, and their encyclopedic knowledge and pursuit of auction records, is a lasting and major contribution to american numismatic research. (From the foreword by Dr. Richard Doty - Senior Curator of Numismatics, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, Behring Center)
In a single volume - the most accurate, up-to-date information available on every United States gold coin -- it should be a part of every numismatic library. (David W. Akers) |
