Bowers presents the history of the Lincoln cent and its two classic reverse designs, and an inside look at the minting process. He'll show you how to grade your collection, and provide tips on becoming a smarter buyer.

The silver peace dollar issued from 1921 through 1935 was a coin that commemorated the end of the most traumatic war in human history. Burdette explores the coin's history, patterns, errors and misstrikes, and famous collections.

Building on the scope of Robert Friedberg's groundbreaking research, A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, Fifth Edition, includes an engaging history of the paper currency of the United States. Every federal note-from the ultra rare Demand Notes of 1861 to the lunch money in our wallets today-is described and cataloged in detail. Fascinating narrative captures the romance and history of American paper money, and also explores recent developments...

One popular way to collect U.S. coins is to acquire one example of every type. Bowers explores distinct coin designs to help you form your own "type coin" set from the 1790s onward, or perhaps a specialty subset.

The definitive guide to Franklin and Kennedy half dollars, two of the most popular coins in American numismatics.