1,591円 Everyone knows there is only one form of American currencyーthe greenbackーand that it’s issued by the federal government. But this arrangement has not always been the rule: for much of our nation’s history there was no federal currency in circulation. Instead, currency was issued by private bank...

661円 People have been collecting coins for years. At one time, it was called the hobby of kings because it was an expensive leisure pursuit. Today, though, coin collecting is a very popular hobby – one that can be pursued by people from all walks of life and of all age groups. There are many reasons p...

1,326円 A Guide Book of Peace Dollars is the 13th entry in Whitman's Bowers Series of numismatic references. It covers every date and mintmark of America's last 90% silver dollar, which began as a commemorative of peace after the tribulations of World War One. The book also studies the mysterious 1964-D ...

1,326円 Q. David Bowers brings history to life by connecting America's commemorative coinage to the people, places, and events they honored, and to the artists, promoters, and politicians who brought them from raw concept to finished coin. A Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins explains how to...

1,326円 This book offers a much-needed overview of numismaticsーthe hobby, the historical connection, and the investment possibilities of rare coins. This is an up-to-date, comprehensive guide that explains everything a new collector needs to know. You will learn about getting started in the hobby, mint ...

661円 Although coin collecting is a leisure activity, for most people it is also a lifelong interest of searching and uncovering, not merely pieces of metal, but extraordinary and exclusive editions of coinage. Coin collecting has been pursued by people for ages. It was even believed that, at one po...

1,326円 No subject is more important to the rare-coin collector or investor than grading. Learning to grade the right way can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. In this second edition of his award-winning book, Q. David Bowers has written a unique set of step-by-step grading instructions for ever...

5,970円 The Roman monetary system was highly complex. It involved official Roman coins in both silver and bronze, which some provinces produced while others imported them from mints in Rome and elsewhere, as well as, in the East, a range of civic coinages. This is a comprehensive study of the workings of...

2,652円 The latest volume in Whitman’s popular 100 Greatest collection is a sure crowd-pleaser. 100 Greatest Modern U.S. Coins explores the most fascinating, rarest, most popular, and most valuable Mint products of recent generations. Engaging text by two of today’s most respected numismatists is combine...

1,989円 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," say...

1,591円 Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in the updated, revised third edition of Arthur and Ira Friedberg s Guide Book of United States Paper Money, one of Whitman s most popular sellers. An engaging history book and a comprehensive ...

5,040円 Through the ages, coins have been more than a common standard or a means of exchange between peoples for goods and services. The development of coinage gave men freedom to move beyond their communities, served as a propaganda tool for advancing armies and visually showed people the source of poli...