The United States Early Silver Dollars 1794 To 1803

Detailed year-by-year coverage; comprehensive guide to all known varieties and die states.

This book offers an in-depth chronological survey of every silver dollar type, including pricing, mintages, and estimated populations, complimented by a thoughtful review of these authentic coins' histories. From the most commonly collected Morgan dollar to the silver dollar's counterpart, the trade dollar, and a new chapter on the golden Sacagawea, John Dannreuther's fully updated edition of Q. David Bowers' original work highlights the progress of this famous part of American coinage.

A complete guide to early United States silver dollars dated 1794 through 1804. Includes a history of the early United States Mint and important information about the design and minting of these desirable early U.S. coins. This volume updates and enhances the information on this series first published in Q. David Bowers’ 1993 Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia. Featuring beautiful four-color images, the early silver dollars are organized by year, design type, and Bowers-Borckardt variety (first introduced in the 1993 book). Information is also included on die states and characteristics, rarity in various grades, and availability. Also included for each Bowers-Borckardt variety is a listing of notable specimens including pedigree information. There is also a chapter devoted to the rare 1804 silver dollar and one listing historical prices from important past sales of early silver dollars.

This new edition of this coins and currency guide serves both experienced and entry-level collectors in your search for updated values and answers about U.S. coins and paper money. Written in a comfortable instructional tone, this book walks you through the evolution of U.S. money, spotting mint marks, and grading and handling coins; en-route to identifying and pricing all types of coins including State Quarters, new Nickels, gold coins, and paper money including treasury notes, silver certificates and demand notes, among others.