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by Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez (With), Q. David Bowers (Foreword by)
Since its debut in 1986, the American Silver Eagle has become the world's most popular silver bullion coin--admired by investors and collectors alike, and often called "the modern Morgan dollar." With more than 673 million struck to date, it has surpassed its classic predecessors in both popularity and global impact.
In A Guide Book of American Silver Eagles, award-winning numismatic writer Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez delivers the authoritative research and practical guidance collectors expect from the Red Book Series. This richly illustrated first edition provides behind-the-scenes history of the U.S. bullion coin program, insights from designers and Mint officials, and advice for collecting, grading, and investing in Silver Eagles.
Inside you'll find:
- A full exploration of the coin's origins and artistic roots
- The evolution of U.S. bullion coin programs
- Coin-by-coin analysis with mintages and retail values across multiple grades
- Coverage of key dates, varieties, and notable errors
- Professional tips from industry experts on storage, grading, and cherrypicking for quality
- The latest official data from the U.S. Mint
- And much more!
Whether you are new to bullion investing or building a specialized collection, this reference demonstrates why the American Silver Eagle has become the cornerstone of the global bullion market.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of type coins with A Guide Book of American Silver Eagles, part of Whitman's renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series includes nearly 30 volumes, each offering in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.
Author Biography
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez is an author and journalist who has written hundreds of numismatic articles for various publications, including COINage, The Numismatist, Numismatic News, CoinWeek, Professional Coin Grading Service Rare Coin Market Report, Greysheet, The Centinel, Philadelphia Magazine, The Providence Journal, Tampa Bay Times, and TheFunTimesGuide.com. In addition to authoring Images of America: The United States Mint in Philadelphia, he is also the editor-in-chief of FUN Topics for the Florida United Numismatists and is an editorial and writing consultant. He has won multiple Numismatic Literary Guild awards. A coin collector since 1992, he loves taking road trips, gardening, music, and meteorology.
