Collecting U.S. coins by date and mintmark is popular but building a complete collection is not always practical or possible. United States Type Coins details how to start the ideal numismatic pursuit: a collection of United States coins by type. Whether your desire is to gather one example of every type from the 1790s onward, or a specialty subset such as twentieth-century types, type coin collecting is an attractive and affordable way to build a collection.
In this newly updated edition of the award-winning United States Type Coins, we explore more than 250 distinct coin designs, from the 1792 half dimes up to today's American Innovation dollars, and every gold, silver, copper, steel, nickel, and other coin in between. Whether you decide to collect from the beginning of U.S coins in the late 1700s, or if you choose coins from the 1800s and 1900s, this book will provide you the reference tools you need to get started or continue your collection: mintages, grades, collecting tips, values, and more, all in one essential historical reference and price guide.
Features: * More than 250 coin types * Hundreds of full-color images *Retail trends, blah, blah, blah * Updated market values based on industry-standard Red Book Quarterly (RQ) Retail pricing * Greysheet Identification (GSID) catalog numbers that identify and link a coin across the entire family of Whitman products * All-new Foreword by xxx
"Type coin collecting is one of the most rewarding and accessible ways to explore American numismatics. Whether you're a beginner just learning the ropes or a seasoned collector seeking historical depth, building a type set offers a unique blend of education, artistry, and challenge. Each coin tells a story--from early copper to modern clad issues--and together they form a panoramic view of our nation's coinage history." - Jeff Garrett, editor of A Guide Book of United States Coins (Red Book)
Winner, Best Specialized Book on United States Coins (Numismatic Literary Guild)
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of type coins with the all-new third edition of United States Type Coins, part of Whitman's renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series includes nearly 30 volumes, each offering in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.
