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Pattern rare, mysterious, and beautiful. These seldomseen experimental pieces illustrate the trials, struggles, and backstate intrigue that preceeded so many of the U.S. Mint's regularissue coins. In the Tenth Edition of United States Pattern Coins, renowned author Q. David Bowers offers a fascinating inside look at the history, rarity, and market values of America's rarest coins. Hardcover, color, 352 pages.TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments Foreword Preface Introduction User's Guide Patterns Appendix A: Die and Hub Trials and Splashers Appendix B: Mint Errors Appendix C: Pieces Not of Mint Origin Appendix D: Pattern Coinage Metals Appendix E: Rarities and Curiosities Endnotes Bibliography and Suggested Reading
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'United States Pattern Coins (Official Red Books)'? A: The book focuses on the rare, mysterious, and beautiful pattern coins of the United States, providing insight into their history, rarity, and market values.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'United States Pattern Coins (Official Red Books)' is renowned numismatist Q. David Bowers.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the Tenth Edition of 'United States Pattern Coins'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in coin collecting? A: Yes, the book includes a user's guide and detailed explanations, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced collectors.
- Q: Does the book cover any specific types of mint errors? A: Yes, the book includes an appendix dedicated to mint errors, discussing various types and their significance.
- Q: What topics are included in the table of contents? A: The table of contents includes acknowledgments, foreword, preface, introduction, user’s guide, patterns, several appendices on die trials, mint errors, and more.
- Q: Can this book be a good reference for valuing rare coins? A: Yes, the book provides market values for America's rarest coins, making it a valuable resource for collectors and investors.