Today’s Deal is another fantastic book in the Bowers Series from Whitman Publishing. A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, 3rd Edition, is a must-have addition to collector’s libraries as a key resource for researching these beautiful coins from the United States. The 288-page book is chock-full of details on these coins and is priced at just $18.77.
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-winning author Richard Snow examines the Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents of 1856 to 1909, exploring mintages, challenges for the collector, and interesting varieties. His date-by-date research is enhanced by historical essays as well as an engaging overview of the series by the “dean of American numismatics,” Q. David Bowers.
High-quality, full-color photographs illustrate each coin. Snow’s detailed research includes yearly production notes; market values in multiple grades (including Brown, Red/Brown, and full Red Mint State); tips on collecting circulated, Mint State, and Proof coins; and more.
Other updated and returning features include a biography of designer James Longacre; an appendix on detecting counterfeit and altered coins; a history of market prices going back to 1946; and a bibliography for further research—plus section on pattern coins and toned Proofs.
This expanded third edition includes an illustrated guide of the top 100 Flying Eagle and Indian Head cent die varieties; an illustrated study of Flying Eagle and Indian Head cent exonumia by Charmy Harker, The Penny Lady®; a new grading system from Richard Snow; and fascinating mint errors!
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