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Volume #20 in WhitmanÆs best-selling Bowers Series covers three classic U.S. coin denominations: the dimes, quarters, and half dollars designed by Charles E. Barber, chief engraver of the U.S. Mint. These classic silver coins were first made in 1892, and their production lasted to the eve of AmericaÆs entry into World War I. Bowers provides a wealth of information on each issue: mintages, existing populations, grading standards, values, auction records, keys to collecting, and more. Historical background sets the coins in the broader context of American life from the 1890s through the mid-teens. Hundreds of full-color images, thoughtful study, and BowersÆs engaging narrative make this book a treat for anyone interested in our nationÆs Gilded Age and Progressive Era. 384 pages
