Whitman® Red Book Series #28: Private and Pioneer Gold Coins of the United States - History, Values, Collecting

📖 Comprehensive Historical Study – Explores America’s private and pioneer gold coins from 1786 to 1862, including Brasher doubloons, fractional gold pieces, and $50 “slugs.”💰 Market Values & Rarities – Includes valuations in up to nine grades using Red Book Quarterly retail prices, plus insights into legendary rarities and key issues.🔍 Cataloging & Identification Tools – Features Kagin numbers and Greysheet Identification (GSID) references to standardize collecting and research.🖼️ Rich Visual Reference – Hundreds of full-color photographs highlight major varieties, designs, and historic pieces from early America’s gold rush era.⭐ Essential for Collectors & Historians – An authoritative Red Book Series guide that provides the knowledge, context, and collecting strategies needed to appreciate and acquire these rare coins.Private and Pioneer Gold Coins of the United States, the newest addition to Whitman's popular Red Book Series, delves into the fascinating world of these rare and historic coins from a time when private mints stepped in to provide much-needed local circulating currency during America's gold-rush era. Authored by industry experts Donald H. Kagin, Ph D. and David J. McCarthy, this comprehensive guide brings to life the story of these extraordinary coins, minted outside federal authority from 1786 to 1862, and explores the denominations that set them apart.From early Brasher doubloons to tiny fractional pieces to hefty $50 slugs, private and pioneer gold coins reflect the diverse economic needs of their time, as well as the ingenuity of those who created them. Whether used in bustling California mining towns, on the Oregon Trail, or in frontier settlements, these coins are a window into the challenges and triumphs of early American commerce.Complete with historical background, stunning photographs, detailed descriptions, market values, and expert insights, this book is a must-read for collectors, historians, and anyone captivated by the untamed spirit of America's gold rush.Inside you'll find:Historical contextMarket values in up to nine grades based on Red Book Quarterly retail pricesMajor raritiesKagin numbers and Greysheet ID (GSID) numbersHundreds of color imagesAnd much more!Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of early private and territorial coinage with the all-new Private & Pioneer Gold Coins of the United States, 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. Read more