[PDF] United States Commemorative Coins 1892 1939 eBook

Author : Howland Wood
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 11,94 MB
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781391922331

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Excerpt from The Commemorative Coinage of the United States: 1892 to 1922 It is our purpose, however to treat only of the commemorative and souvenir coins issued by the United States. The general public, though never wholly conversant with them, has become more familiar with these special issues on account of the number of commemorative half dollars issued in the past few years. These souvenir coins are not as well known as they should be because they were issued in limited quantities and sold at an enhanced price. In consequence, they did not pass into circulation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Harold E. Hibler
Publisher : Coin & Currency Institute
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 24,7 MB
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0871841029

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When So-Called Dollars was published it was the first, and it is still the only book to deal comprehensively with its subject matter. The book begins with the legendary Erie Canal Completion issues of 1826 and proceeds to catalog 135 years of the Golden Age of American history, all the way up to 1961. Although there have been many propositions for reviving the book over the years, none were more than theoretical musings until two collectors, Tom Hoffman of Crystal Lake, IL and Jonathan Brecher of Cambridge, MA set the process in motion. They have been joined by two others, Dave Hayes and John Dean, to produce a remarkable new edition, of the sort that can only be the product of dedicated hobbyists who love their subject and see it as their obligation to share with others the knowledge gained from years of collecting. While the second edition holds true to the original in basic style and in substance, prices have skyrocketed and it offers much that is new. There are many more illustrations than in the first edition. In fact, virtually every type is now represented by a photograph. More historical information for the issues is presented in the text, which has been further expanded with additional listings of both previously unknown metal varieties and totally new items. The size of each item is now given in mm rather than in 16ths of an inch as in the 1963 edition. Each issue has been assigned a rarity rating of from R-1, indicating more than 5,000 known, to R-10, meaning unique. In addition, a loose-leaf price guide included in each book at no additional charge. The index has been expanded to include references to more subjects and places. Finally, there is a section of color plates. The Hibler & Kappen book remains the standard reference work on the subject with its HK numbers an instantly recognizable means of cataloging and identification.

Author : Q. David Bowers
Publisher : Whitman Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,45 MB
Release : 2016-11
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780794844196

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Collecting US commemorative coins is like compiling a photo album of the nation's history. Each collector can build a set that has it own unique and personal significance. Bowers chronicles their history, from 1892 to the presents, and gives you advice on becoming a smart buyer.