Hard Times tokens are privately minted pieces that reflect one of the most turbulent eras in American history—the economic struggles and political upheavals of the 1830s and 1840s under Andrew Jackson. These fascinating tokens carried both...

Uncover the financial legacy of the Bay State in Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money Volume 3: Massachusetts, including the towns of Abington through Greenfield. This installment delivers an in-depth study of Massachusetts banks, from bustling...

Explore the richly detailed banking history of New England in Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money, Volume 2: Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire. Q. David Bowers presents a comprehensive catalog of every known issuing bank in these three...

Now in full color for the first time, The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins, Seventh Edition, is the most comprehensive and authoritative resource for grading U.S. coins. This updated and revised edition...

Volume 1 of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money is an introduction for collectors and historians to an overview and history of Mexican coinage and currency, richly illustrated with 1,182 images. It was written by award-winning scholars Don and Lois...

Collecting Rare Coins for Pleasure and Profit is an ideal starting point for readers who want to move beyond curiosity and into confident coin collecting. Written by legendary numismatist Q. David Bowers, this accessible guide covers the essential...

A Guide Book of Gold Dollars, 2nd Edition by Q. David Bowers, with a foreword by David Akers, is the definitive reference to America’s smallest gold coin. This updated and revised edition of the popular Bowers Series volume provides collectors with...

A Guide Book of Modern United States Proof Sets, 2nd Edition by David W. Lange is the definitive reference on one of the U.S. Mint’s most enduring and popular products. Covering Proof sets from 1936 to the present, this full-color guide explores...

In his new Guide Book of Counterfeit Confederate Currency, George Tremmel updates his ground-breaking note-by-note research, and expands into counterfeit bonds, shinplasters, and Treasury note sheets. Along the way he immerses the reader in an engaging...

100 Greatest American Stamps, by Janet Klug and Donald J. Sundman, with a foreword by William H. Gross, offers a richly illustrated journey through the most important and beloved stamps ever issued in the United States. More than a price guide or photo...

#1 Guide to Dealer Prices! The Handbook of United States Coins—the trusted resource relied upon daily by U.S. coin dealers—returns in its 83rd edition. Wondering if your coins are worth a fortune? The Official Blue Book® provides...

The best-selling, award-winning 100 Greatest United States Coins takes the reader on a personal guided tour of our nation's coinage. The newly ranked coins of the sixth edition are both prized rarities and readily available, popular coins-from the unique...