Whitman® Red Book Series #18: A Guide Book of Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Liberty Walking Half Dollars - History, Values, Collecting (Official Red Book: Bowers)

By Q. David Bowers

Three of America's most beloved classic silver coins--Mercury dimes, Standing Liberty quarters, and Liberty Walking half dollars--come together in this richly detailed reference by Q. David Bowers. Minted between 1916 and 1947, these coins circulated during two world wars and the Great Depression, capturing the artistry and history of a defining era in U.S. coinage.

In A Guide Book of Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Liberty Walking Half Dollars, collectors will find an in-depth study that blends historical context, technical guidance, and practical market insight. This volume delivers grading instructions, smart buying tips, current retail values, and detailed date-by-date analyses for each series.

Lavishly illustrated in full color, the book presents high-resolution enlargements of important overdates, die varieties, and key rarities. Complete with mintages, specifications, certified population data, and colorful essays, this reference not only informs but also deepens appreciation for these beautiful coins.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of classic silver coinage with the first edition of A Guide Book of Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Liberty Walking Half Dollars, part of Whitman's renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each offering authoritative coverage of U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 079484314X
• ISBN13: 9780794843144
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Whitman-CDN Publishing, LLC
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 6.0"