WhitmanŽ Red Book Series #8: A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels, 2nd Edition - History, Values, Collecting - Softcover

Q. David Bowers

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0794845223 ISBN 13: 9780794845223

Publisher: Whitman-CDN Publishing, LLC, 2017

Synopsis

📖 Definitive Reference – Q. David Bowers explores Buffalo and Jefferson nickels with detailed history, collecting tips, and in-depth analysis.

💰 Market Values & Mintages – Includes updated retail pricing, mintage data, specifications, and coverage of Full Steps Jefferson nickels.

🔍 Varieties & Grading – Learn how to grade both series, identify rare varieties, and understand factors that drive collector demand.

🖼️ Rich Illustrations – Features hundreds of full-color photographs, including high-resolution enlargements of key overdates and errors.

⭐ For Collectors & Enthusiasts – A must-have for both new and seasoned collectors of Buffalo and Jefferson nickels, plus unique insights into hobo nickels and American Buffalo gold coins.

Buffalo and Jefferson nickels are among America’s most widely collected coins, cherished for their artistry, history, and collecting challenges. In the second edition of A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels, Q. David Bowers—America’s most prolific numismatic author—brings his signature research, storytelling, and analysis to these popular series.

Inside you’ll find a complete study of Buffalo nickels (1913–1938) and Jefferson nickels (1938 to date), richly illustrated in full color with high-resolution enlargements for overdates and varieties. Detailed mintages, specifications, and up-to-date market values across multiple grades (including Full Steps for Jefferson nickels) make this an indispensable reference.

New appendices explore the culture and legacy of nickels beyond the coins themselves: hobo nickels, the American Buffalo gold coin, and quirky “nickel amusements” of the past. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning, this volume deepens your appreciation and makes you a smarter buyer of these enduring American coins.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of U.S. nickels with the updated second edition of A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels, part of Whitman’s renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each providing in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This is the eighth entry in Whitman's Series of numismatic titles. Lavishly illustrated in full color, the Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels features high-resolution enlargements for important overdates and other varieties. These popular coins are given the famous Bowers treatment: insightful study, plenty of fascinating historical background, and good storytelling. Certified and surviving field populations, and historical and current market prices add to the book's reference value. Appendices cover error coins, pattern Buffalo nickels, and the chronology of the nickel five-cent piece.

Edition details

• Publisher: Whitman-CDN Publishing, LLC
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0794845223
• ISBN 13: 9780794845223
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320