A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Coins & Medals
| Author: | Richard Snow | ISBN: | 9780794838669 |
| Publisher: | Whitman Publishing | Publication: | January 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Whitman Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Snow |
| ISBN: | 9780794838669 |
| Publisher: | Whitman Publishing |
| Publication: | January 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Whitman Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Award-winning author Richard Snow examines the Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents of 1856 to 1909, exploring mintages, challenges for the collector, and interesting varieties. His date-by-date research is enhanced by historical essays as well as an engaging overview of the series by the “dean of American numismatics,” Q. David Bowers. This expanded second edition includes an illustrated biography of designer James Longacre; an appendix on detecting counterfeit and altered coins; an appendix of more than 1,000 recent auction records; a history of market prices going back to 1946; and a bibliography for further research—plus new sections on pattern coins and toned Proofs.
Award-winning author Richard Snow examines the Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents of 1856 to 1909, exploring mintages, challenges for the collector, and interesting varieties. His date-by-date research is enhanced by historical essays as well as an engaging overview of the series by the “dean of American numismatics,” Q. David Bowers. This expanded second edition includes an illustrated biography of designer James Longacre; an appendix on detecting counterfeit and altered coins; an appendix of more than 1,000 recent auction records; a history of market prices going back to 1946; and a bibliography for further research—plus new sections on pattern coins and toned Proofs.
