This comprehensive guidebook provides a detailed overview of gold and silver coins commonly found in circulation during the 19th century. With over 750 facsimiles, it offers an invaluable resource for collectors, dealers, and anyone interested in the history of American currency. John Thompson's meticulous attention to detail and expert analysis make this a must-read for numismatists and historians alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.