New Second Edition
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Rare, mysterious and beautiful - United States Pattern Coins. These seldom-seen, experimental pieces illustrate the trials, struggles and backstage intrigue that preceded so many of the US Mint's regulas-issue coins. Here, Q. David Bowers, the "dean of American numismatics," with the aid of Saul Teichman and other preeminent experts in the field, builds upon the strong foundation originally laid by Dr. J. Hewitt Judd. The result, United States Pattern Coins, 9th edition, is a fascinating inside look at the history, rarity and market values of America's rarest coins.
Chapters on most of the known error coin types along with price lists. There are 69 chapters, each describing a different error coin type with full illustrations.
Among the chapters are: State Quarter errors, Rolling Folds, Mules, 1943 Copper Cents, "Acid" treated coins, Specific Gravity, Computers and Error Coins, Tools of the Trade, Mercury poisoning of coins, Mounting Error Coins, Error Coin Rarities, How PCGS houses error coins, Values, and many others!
The "How To" section has been increased to 27 different subjects, all related to error coin collecting. No collector should be without this book!
More than 1300 photographs and illustrations, both in black and white and full color galleries, complement the text, showing the people, places and coins described.
Bower's engaging case studies, strategies and insider tips make the book an invaluable "how to" for today's marketplace. Chapters are devoted to copper, nickel, silver and gold coins;dynamics of the coin market; fads, trands, cycles and predictions; converving and protecting your collection; how to be a smart seller, and more.
Retails for $39.95
