Includes bibliographical references (pages 455-458) and index.

Introduction -- Pre-federal issues -- Federal issues -- Bullion -- United States pattern pieces -- Other issues -- Appendices: Misstrikes and errors ; Collectible Red and Blue books ; Bullion values ; Top 250 coin prices realized at auction ; American arts gold medallions ; Modern U.S. Mint gold and silver medals -- Glossary.

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