{"product_id":"a-guide-book-of-gold-eagle-coins-paperback","title":"A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eQ. David Bowers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDouglas Winter\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird depicted on its reverse, was first struck in 1795 as part of America's foundation for a federal monetary system. These coins circulated in international trade and large-scale transactions, and were often melted for their intrinsic gold value. Today, gold eagles captivate collectors with their artistry, rarity, and storied history--from the California Gold Rush to the 1933 \"bank holiday,\" and from shipwreck recoveries to the cabinets of kings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins\u003c\/em\u003e, award-winning numismatic historian Q. David Bowers provides a richly detailed narrative of this important denomination. With a foreword by gold specialist Douglas Winter, the book explores the political, social, and economic backdrop of the $10 gold eagle, as well as its enduring place in American numismatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition features updated pricing, population data, and auction records; comprehensive coverage of every date and mintmark from 1795 to 1933; recommended collecting grades; guidance for smart buying; and hundreds of full-color images that bring these remarkable coins to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of America's historic gold coins with \u003cem\u003eA Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins\u003c\/em\u003e, part of Whitman's acclaimed Red Book Series. This trusted series spans nearly 30 volumes, each delivering in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the \u003cem\u003eOfficial Red Book\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331571060973,"sku":"9780794848378","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/HljMbUzywS9780794848378.webp?v=1784958320","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/a-guide-book-of-gold-eagle-coins-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}