The Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook

The Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook

The Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook by Wayne Miller. 261 pages.Wayne Miller is a longtime US Silver Dollar collector and dealer. Wayne is extremely well respected by the entire numismatic community. He is a "big" dollar wholesaler with a friendly, small town Montana personality. Wayne Miler's Textbook is considered a "bible" by many collectors and dealers alike.
Chapter One: Morgan and Peace Dollars: An Overview.
Chapter Two: Grading Morgan and Peace Dollars
Chapter Three: Prooflike Dollars
Chapter Four: Morgan Dollars: A Date-By-Date Analysis
Chapter Five: Peace Dollars: A Date-By-Date Analysis
Chapter Six: Proof Morgan and Peace Dollars: A Date-By-Date Analysis
Chapter Seven: Silver Dollar Die Varieties
Chapter Eight: Counterfeit Silver Dollars
Chapter Nine: Storage of Silver Dollars. [Read more...]

Carson City Morgan Dollars: Featuring the Coins of the Gsa Hoard

Carson City Morgan Dollars Featuring the Coins of the Gsa Hoard

The discovery in 1964, of the Morgan Dollars from the Carson City Mint, sent tremors through the coin collecting community and started the biggest government distribution of the highly desirable coins ever recorded. Few coins in the history of the United States have received more indifference when first released than these silver dollars. And few, if any, have gone on to be so greatly sought after by collectors. Packed with awesome color photos of these historic CC dollars, collector insights, variety notes, valuations, and much more. This book will generate interest and understanding of Carson City Morgan Dollars. [Read more...]

The Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties: The VAM Keys 4th Edition

The Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties-The VAM Keys

An extremely important reference work that no Morgan dollar collector should be without. With silver dollar variety collecting is still in its infancy, I expect variety collecting to expand dramatically in the years to come. Any collector or dealer who routinely uses this book gains a very worthwhile edge. Jim Halperin, Co-Chairman, Heritage Auction Galleries (HA.com) One of the perks of coin collecting is the thrill of the hunt and the exhilaration of the find...always has been, always will be. What better a series than the Morgan Dollar to feed this habit? The newly revised, easy-to-read and comprehensive Top 100 book you are holding in your hand will enable you to capitalize on the most important aspect of numismatics...having FUN. Enjoy! Bill Fivaz Fey and Oxman have significantly updated what is arguably the one 'must-have' book on Morgan Dollar varieties. Van Allen and Mallis painted the 'big picture', but the Top 100 brings many of its most interesting elements into the sharp focus they deserve." John Roberts Director of Attribution Services ANACS For as long as I can remember, I've carried a copy of the Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties in my briefcase to every show I've attended. It's perfect size and gives a fellow like me who really isn't an expert in VAMs the knowledge I need to know about the best of the best. I'm elated to hear that there is now a new expanded edition coming! Ken Potter Coin World Columnist Numismatic News Feature Writer --Jim Halperin, Co-Chairman, Heritage Auction Galleries (HA.com) [Read more...]

A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars (Official Red Book)

A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars (Official Red Book)

Americans love to collect the big Morgan silver dollar! No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of the United States. In this second edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian 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, and tips to become a smart collector. A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, 2nd Edition also includes a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, plus a new section on never-circulated pattern coins. Author: Q. David Bowers. [Read more...]

Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morgan & Peace Dollars

Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morgan & Peace Dollars

Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis have published the Fourth edition of the Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morgan & Peace Dollars. All known varieties, at the time of publication, of Morgan and Peace silver dollars are in this edition. This book, known as the VAM book, has been adopted as the industry standard for Morgan and Peace dollar varieties. The forty-five newly discovered varieties published in this Fourth edition make this book a valuable tool for all silver dollar collectors. [Read more...]