Shield & Liberty Head Nickels - (Red Book) 2nd Edition by Q David Bowers (Paperback)

About the Book

Shield and Liberty Head Nickels, the leading reference book on America's first two five cent pieces, returns in a fully revised and updated second edition. With market values for over 200 listings, this comprehensive guide covers the popular Shield nickels minted from 1866 to 1883 and subsequent Liberty Head (V) nickels minted from 1883 to 1913, including proofs and varieties.

Book Synopsis

Shield & Liberty Head Nickels, the leading reference book on America's first two five cent pieces, returns in a fully revised and updated second edition. With over 200 listings, this comprehensive guide covers the popular Shield nickels minted from 1866 to 1883 and subsequent Liberty Head (V) nickels minted from 1883 to 1913, including proofs and varieties.

Featuring up-to-date values based on the industry-standard Red Book Quarterly pricing, easy-to-use GSID catalog numbers for quick identification, and a brand-new foreword by Patrick Perez, editor of Greysheet and Greensheet, this guide is a welcome resource for collectors of all levels--offering clear pricing, helpful organization, and expert insight in one easy-to-use book.

368 high-resolution images * All-new and updated market values, based on Red Book Quarterly retail pricing * Collecting strategies and grading guide * Date-by-date analysis of both series * Historical background on coin design and production * And much more!

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of early five-cent coins with the all-new second edition of Shield and Liberty Head Nickels, part of Whitman's renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each providing in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.

From the Back Cover

This industry-leading reference book on America's first two 5-cent nickel series has everything for beginning to advanced collectors:

368 high-resolution images * All-new and updated market values, based on Red Book Quarterly (RQ) retail pricing - Collecting strategies and grading guide - Date-by-date analysis of both series - Historical background on coin design and production - And much more!