Dollars, Q. David Bowers offers an engaging portrait of

the country's most popular classic coin. You'll learn what

to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how

to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter

collector.

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"The world of collecting Morgan dollars is full of the

kind of historical intrigue that makes up any legend,"

said professional numismatist Adam Crum in his

foreword, "with roots reaching deep into the mines of

the Comstock Lode and into the minds of numismatic

scholars and collectors alike."

The sixth edition includes a history of the silver

dollar dating back to the 1790s, and chapters on the

Morgan dollar's design, its minting process, the five

mints that struck the coin from 1878 to 1921, and

Treasury hoards and other accumulations. Collectors

benefit from advice on ways to collect Morgan dollars;

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