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US Mint & Coinage, by Taxay

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 11:20:00 GMT

US Mint & Coinage, by Taxay
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US Mint & Coinage, by Taxay

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Secret History of the 1st US Mint

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 11:19:00 GMT

Secret History of the 1st US Mint
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Frank H. Stewart is both the hero and the villain in this remarkable tale ripped from the headlines of early 20th-century Philadelphia. He was a high-school dropout who wrote the definitive history of our nation's first coin factory. He was no art connoisseur, and yet he commissioned unforgettable paintings of the first U.S. Mint, by famous artists. A poor boy made good, Stewart bought the old Mint, labored to preserve it, and failed in the most dramatic way possible. Could his later acts of commemoration redeem his failures in preservation? The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint tells, for the first time, the full story of the paradoxical Frank H. Stewart and his self-appointed life's mission to celebrate an irreplaceable slice of our nation's heritage. It is a tour-de-force work of scholarship that sets straight longmisunderstood Mint history. This groundbreaking new book by award-winning authors Joel Orosz and Leonard Augsburger is filled with dozens of sketches, paintings, and photographs of the first Mint that have been preserved in archival collections for decades, and have not been seen by living numismatists until now.

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Numismatic Art in America, by Cornelius Vermeule

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 11:15:00 GMT

Numismatic Art in America, by Cornelius Vermeule
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Numismatic Art in America - Aesthetics of the United States Coinage, by Cornelius Vermeule.The coinage of the United States has no modern rival in aesthetic richness. Our numismatic heritage includes such masterpieces as the primitively beautiful coins of the struggling young republic, the dignified Neoclassic designs that dominated the 19th century, magnificent medals by the leading sculptors of the early 1900s, and remarkable commemorative coins of yesterday and today. By exploring America's numismatic art, Cornelius Vermeule offers new understanding of the shaping of the nation, and brings new respect to our least understood art form.

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Numismatic Forgery

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 11:15:00 GMT

Numismatic Forgery
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Numismatic Forgery

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History of US Mint & Coinage

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 10:57:00 GMT

History of US Mint & Coinage
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In conjunction with the American Numismatic Association, author David W. Lange and researcher Mary Jo Meade present a fascinating look into the history of the United States Mint. From its roots in the pre-colonial eras, through independence and confederation, the intriques, tribulations, and triumphs of the 1800's, and into the modern day-through war, peace, famine, earthquakes, gold rushes, good times and bad-we follow the twists and turns of one of the federal government's most intriguing bureaus.This hard cover book features vintage photographs and documents throughout. Hundreds of enlarged, high-detailed images of American coins, tokens, medals and much more to enjoy! Hardcover.

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Facts, Mysteries & Myths

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 10:55:00 GMT

Facts, Mysteries & Myths
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Facts, Mysteries & Myths

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Coinage of the US Branch Mints

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 10:54:00 GMT

Coinage of the US Branch Mints
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Coinage of the US Branch Mints

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100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, 3rd ed

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 10:53:00 GMT

100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, 3rd ed
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In this beautifully illustrated coffee-table book, distinguished numismatists Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett take you on a personal guided tour of the most significant U.S. coins of the modern era. From humble Lincoln cents to costly American Platinum Eagles, each of the ranking coins was voted into place following rigorous research to determine which were worthy of being contenders for the 100 Greatest. This revised and updated third edition features new additions to the list and dramatic - even surprising - changes in ranking. A new appendix shows how coins changed position on the list and explains the reasoning behind some of the most extreme changes. You'll learn the behind-the-scenes stories that illuminate how these particular coins became so desirable - and why they illustrate, better than any others, the high point of our nation's modern coinage.

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100 Greatest US Coins 3rd ed

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 10:53:00 GMT

100 Greatest US Coins 3rd ed
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In the third edition of the best-selling and award-winning 100 Greatest U.S. Coins, numismatic author Jeff Garrett takes the reader on a personal guided tour of the nation's greatest coinage. ''Each of the 100 Greatest was voted into place by leading coin dealers, researchers, and historians,'' says Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. Inside the reader will find prized and seldom-seen rarities - the unique and high-valued pieces that collectors dream about, like the 1913 Liberty Head nickel and the 1804 dollar (the ''King of American Coins''). The book also explores more readily available and widely popular coins: pieces so beautiful or with such strange and facinating stories that everybody wants one.

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American Numismatic Literature

Tue, 3 Nov 2015 10:53:00 GMT

American Numismatic Literature
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American Numismatic Literature

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