Description
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The book is part of Whitman’s Red Book / Bowers Series — specifically volume 27: A Guide Book of American Silver Eagles – History, Values, Collecting.
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It covers the American Silver Eagle program since its debut in 1986, including bullion, proof, and uncirculated issues.
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Provides behind-the-scenes history — how the coin came about, artistic roots (e.g. Walking Liberty design on obverse), insights from U.S. Mint officials and designers.
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Includes coin-by-coin analysis with mintage figures, varieties (including key dates, notable errors), retail values across multiple grades, tips on grading & storage, collecting strategy, investing guidance.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pages | 384 pages |
| Format / Size | Softcover / trade paperback, full-color; about 6 × 9 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0794849792 |
Why It’s Valuable to Collectors
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Helps you understand both the investment side (bullion value, rare varieties, proof vs bullion premiums) and the collector side (design, artistic history, condition).
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Key for spotting which issues have special collectible status (errors, low mintage proofs, special finishes) since not all Silver Eagles are equally scarce.
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The grading & storage guidance helps maintain condition, which is very important since Silver Eagles often show wear or toning.
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Full-color images and detailed mint & variety data aid in finding the quality coins (eye appeal, strike strength, condition) vs average issues.
