Morgan Silver Dollars - (Red Book) 8th Edition by David Q Bowers (Paperback)

About the Book

Discover the romance and history of America's most popular classic coin in the expanded eighth edition of Morgan Silver Dollars. Fully updated with current retail values, Greysheet ID (GSID) catalog numbers, expert grading tips, and hundreds of full-color photographs, this volume delivers the definitive guide to collecting, studying, and enjoying Morgan silver dollars. Part of Whitman's acclaimed Red Book Series, it is an essential addition to every numismatic library

Book Synopsis

Americans have long cherished the Morgan silver dollar, one of the most beautiful and historic coins in U.S. history. No other coin captures the romance, adventure, and spirit of America quite like this classic $1 piece. In the expanded eighth edition of Morgan Silver Dollars, the original entry in Whitman's acclaimed Red Book Series, collectors will find a richly detailed portrait of the nation's most popular classic coin.

The eighth edition is fully updated with current retail pricing from Red Book Quarterly, thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark in the series, convenient Greysheet ID (GSID) catalog numbers for quick coin identification, and an all-new foreword by Publisher John Feigenbaum, making this volume the definitive guide to Morgan silver dollars and an essential addition to any coin collector's library.

The eighth edition is fully updated with current retail values from Red Book Quarterly, convenient Greysheet ID (GSID) catalog numbers for quick coin identification, and an all-new foreword by Publisher John Feigenbaum, making this volume the definitive guide to Morgan silver dollars and an essential addition to any coin collector's library.

Inside you'll find:

• Updated market values in nine grades per coin, including Prooflike (PL) and Deep Mirror Prooflike (DMPL) conditions
• More than 300 unique Greysheet ID (GSID) numbers
• Circulation- and proof-strike mintages
• Expert tips on how to grade your coins
• Hundreds of detailed color photos
• Treasury releases, major hoards, and other historical discoveries
• Patterns and die varieties
• Historical background
• And much more!

"No American numismatic library is complete without the latest edition of Morgan Silver Dollars." - Jeff Garrett, Senior Editor of A Guide Book of United States Coins (Red Book)

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the most popular classic coin with the all-new eight edition of Morgan Silver Dollars, 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

In this fully updated volume, award-winning author Q. David Bowers guides collectors through the world of Morgan silver dollars, 1878-1921--America's most popular classic

Values in up to nine grades per coin, including Prooflike (PL) and Deep Mirror Prooflike (DMPL) conditions - circulation- and Proof-strike mintages - a grading guide - hundreds of detailed color photos - market analysis for each date and mintmark - Treasury releases and hoards - patterns - more than 300 unique Greysheet ID numbers listed - die varieties - and more!

About the Author

Q. David Bowers is the most prolific and celebrated numismatic author in U.S. history. Over the course of his career he has written more than 60 reference works, including many volumes in Whitman's Red Book Series, covering virtually every area of American coinage. A past president of both the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild, Bowers has received nearly every major honor in the hobby for his scholarship, integrity, and dedication. His books, lectures, and mentorship continue to shape generations of collectors and researchers, making him one of the most influential figures in numismatics worldwide.