foreign publications
Akers David W. - A Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins 1907-1933, Irvine 2008, ISBN 9781933990149, 2nd edition.
363 pages, B5 format, soft cover, book in wrappers, printer's condition. Illustrated catalog with commentary, valuations and listings of the best pieces of a given issue. Second edition (revised and updated) of David W. Akers' basic handbook of 20th century US gold coins. The book provides a chronological overview of the issue dates and mint marks of the famous Saint-Gaudens and Pratts gold coins: Indian Quarter Eagles (1908-1929), Indian Half Eagles (1908-1929), Indian Eagles (1907-1933), Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles (1907-1933), along with proof coins. Each coin has an enlarged photo and detailed information regarding mintage, degree of rarity, known number of pieces (including proofs) broken down by vintage and mint, nature and method of minting, visual reception characteristics (luster, color/color, surface). Sample prices at specific auctions and the number of known robbed pieces have been added. A basic reference tool regarding early 20th century US gold coins.
