Bill Fivaz and J. T. Stanton, forewords by Q. David Bowers

The sixth edition, volume I includes:

• Descriptions of die varieties for half cents, large cents, small cents, two-cent and three-cent pieces, and nickels, 1800s to date

• Fully updated and revised information for some of the most popular U.S. coin series, including Indian Head cent, Flying Eagle cent, Lincoln cent, two-cent pieces, Buffalo nickel, Jefferson nickel, Shield nickel, and Liberty Head nickel series

• More than 1,000 images

• Information for more than 680 varieties

• 150 newly published varieties

• Market values in multiple grades

• Detailed photo enlargements to show you what to look for when cherrypicking

• Information on types of doubling, how to examine your coins, Proof set varieties, collector clubs, and other beginner and advanced topics

• Cross-references to specialized standard guides