Dollars, Q. David Bowers offers an engaging portrait of
the country's most popular classic coin. You'll learn what
to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how
to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter
collector.
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"The world of collecting Morgan dollars is full of the
kind of historical intrigue that makes up any legend,"
said professional numismatist Adam Crum in his
foreword, "with roots reaching deep into the mines of
the Comstock Lode and into the minds of numismatic
scholars and collectors alike."
The sixth edition includes a history of the silver
dollar dating back to the 1790s, and chapters on the
Morgan dollar's design, its minting process, the five
mints that struck the coin from 1878 to 1921, and
Treasury hoards and other accumulations. Collectors
benefit from advice on ways to collect Morgan dollars;
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