You can browse the titles of the books by clicking below. All types of coin books now available to collectors at all levels. This is a brandnew, unused copy, autographed by the author. Other topics include david akers, new archeological coin finds, sobs, geezer numismatists and pattern coins struck in wood.
Having traveled to over 100 countries, i have witnessed vast numbers of dysfunctional lives, including my own. A truly superb datebydate evaluation of the entirety of united states circulation gold issues. Jul 24, 2012 a great numismatist passed away on july 11th, 2012. A guide book of gold dollars official red book kindle edition by bowers, q. David warren akers david warren akers, a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away quietly at home on july 11th, surrounded by loved ones. Taking the time to read and research coin books is often the first step in truly understanding and more fully appreciating the pieces that go into your coin collection. Coinweek has produced a video tribute with interviews from the leading coin dealers and numismatic experts who. A grouping of coin value books, including eleven titles about u.
Way too much attention is paid to only the hornthere are other parts of the coin that are much more notorious or should be than that one feature alone. On page 88 winter reprints a delightful account by david akers of debunking the myth of the 1841o half eagle, taken from the october 1997 pittman i catalog. He is currently a free agent and christian speaker. I asked dave if he would look at the manuscript, which he did, and he gave me a tremendous amount of input. David warren akers passed away on july 11, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. I believe we think we know what we want in life and the relationships that are important to us, but in fact, most of us are simply clueless. A video tribute to numismatist david akers coinweek. It appears that javascript is disabled in your browser, so many features will not function correctly. Though their titles may suggest a mere condition census andor price analysis, these books are far more. Tom mulvaneys work has been featured in many numismatic books for over 40 years. Handbook of twentieth century united states gold coins. As i became more successful, i got to know dave better. Bookscatalogs hardbound garrett set, akers gold, 2.
Fully illustrated with more than 2,000 images, 2020 u. Detroit lions running back ty johnson shocks green bay packers defense with 40yard dash to set up field goal attempt before half. Oct 16, 2017 a few examples of recent goldrelated whitman books. He played college football at louisville, and was signed by. David w akers books list of books by david w akers. To many collectors and dealers, dave akers was rare date u. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. In lean life, i discovered that the missing piece for a fantastic life is to know yourself. Tom mulvaney began collecting coins at an early age. David was born in seattle, washington on september 26, 1941, to byron and beatrice akers.
Charles davis has been a dealer in numismatic literature since 1979, and since 1990 has made it a full time occupation. He played college football at louisville, and was signed by the atlanta falcons as an undrafted free agent in 1997. To learn more about the cod wars, montroville dickesons 1793 cents, one the greatest confederate currency collectors of all time, and one of the bestest numismatic books youll ever read, read on. Double eagles books united states gold coins an analysis of. Akers, after spending more than 20 years researching gold coins dollars in particular and keeping detailed notes on their every aspect, published united states gold coins. An analysis of auction records, volume vi, double eagles, 18491933. The rpm repunched mintmark book second 2nd edition lincoln cents by james wiles. Double eagles books united states gold coins an analysis. A great numismatist passed away on july 11th, 2012. Jul 16, 2012 a great numismatist passed away on july 4, 2012. Paramount coin company blog douglas winter numismatics. Double eagles 18491933 by david akers, standard catalog of world paper money seventh edition volume two by albert pick.
Oct 18, 2006 handbook of twentieth century united states gold coins, david w. Tom mulvaneys rare coin photos books that feature my work. Discount prices on books by david w akers, including titles like i will sing the wondrous story. Jul 23, 2012 in lieu of flowers memorial contributions in the name of david w. David was born in seattle, washington on september 26, 1941, to bryon and beatrice akers. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in the name of david w. Charles davis has been a dealer in numismatic literature since 1979, and since 1990 has made it a fu javascript must be enabled for vcoins to work properly. Handbook of twentieth century united states gold coins akers, david w.
A guide book of gold dollars official red book kindle. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Akers united states gold coins an analysis of auction records volume i gold dollars 18491889 1976. David akers obituary seattle, wa the seattle times. Now, two decades later, this second edition offers a much expanded and updated version of its predecessor. This made the book better and it inspired me to write other books.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. A few examples of recent goldrelated whitman books. Soon after graduating from the university of dayton in 1970 with a degree in communications, he was employed by paramount international coin corporation in ohio where he worked until the early 1980s. Over the next seven years akers compiled volumes covering every u. Mint 18381861, gold coins of the charlotte mint and new orleans mint gold coins each by douglas winter, as well as david akers book handbook of 20th century united states gold coins 19071933. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a guide book of gold dollars official red book. Jul 11, 2012 david warren akers, a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away quietly at home on july 11th, surrounded by loved ones. Akers can be made to the hibiscus childrens foundation, 2400 ne dixie hwy. One of the most sage pieces of advice ever given in numismatics is buy the book before the coin. Contains over 250 pages year by year historical analysis of each double eagle minted comprehensive pricing for multiple grades complete. David akers is an american football placekicker, having played for the philadelphia eagles, san francisco 49ers, and detroit lions. Coin books to help you enjoy your collection magically low prices on leading coin books.
This great book is the definitive reference that will allow any coin collector, novice to advanced, to identify any major variety of united states gold coins. Pittmans 1841c half eagle, which he purchased in the farouk sale. Shop the latest titles by david w akers at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Sep 09, 2012 david warren akers passed away on july 11, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Three dollar gold pieces 18541889 by david akers, u. On july th, doug winter published this remembrance of dealer david akers on the coinweek site.
Join facebook to connect with david akers and others you may know. Sep 12, 2012 david akers passed away at his home on july 11, 2012, surrounded by his family. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Gold coins was hailed as a classic from its first publication in 1988. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Coin digest, 18th edition, is a comprehensive, fully researched and. Dave understood branding before this term even existed in the sense that we know it today and his books helped him create one of the best rare coin businesses ever established. David warren akers, a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away quietly at home on july 11th, surrounded by loved ones. Akers groundbreaking work a handbook of 20thcentury united states gold coins. An oftquoted saying in numismatics is buy the book before the coin. Then, in 1986, i started working on my first coin book. Jul 12, 2012 dave understood branding before this term even existed in the sense that we know it today and his books helped him create one of the best rare coin businesses ever established. A renowned numismatist and author of eight books on coins, david received many numismatic awards and was well. The logic seems simplethe more you know about something, the better your buying decision.
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