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Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins 1722-1989
Walter Breen
Table of Contents
To the Reader
The Proofing Process: American Colonial Proofs and Their Antecedents
U.S. Presentation and Proof Coins: Overview
Presentation Coins and Sets, 1792-1816
Proof Coins and Sets, Old Tenor, 1817-1833
Diplomatic and Other V.I.P. Coins and Sets, 1834-1839
Presentation and Other "Master" Coins and Sets, 1840-1857
Publicly Sold Proof Coins and Sets, 1858-1889
Stereotypy Rules, 1890-1906
Experimental Finishes, 1907-1916
The Clandestine Years, 1917-1935
Brilliant Proofs Make a Comeback, 1936-1964
Aftermath: Sandwich Metal, "SMS" and S Mint Proofs
Branch Mint Proofs
Caviar: Mintmasters' Provisionals
The 1856 Flying Eagle Cents
Restrikes and Fantasy Pieces
Valuation Guide
Glossary
Sources and Abbreviations
Investment In Proof Coins
Additions and Corrections
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Price Guide
Auction Prices Realized
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