Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents- 3rd edition

Description This book spans Flying Eagle Cents (1856–1858) and Indian Head Cents (1859–1909). It gives a full historical overview of the era. It includes mintages, collector challenges, and interesting die varieties (e.g. variations in design, mintmark styles, proofs, altered coins). Contains essays (including one by noted numismatist Q. David Bowers), and guidance for collectors on circulating vs proof coins; condition grading (Brown / Red Brown / Full Red); counterfeit detection; plus recent auction records. Specs Specification Details Pages 304 pages Size / Format 6 × 9 inches; softcover / paperback; full color ISBN-10 079484412X Publisher / Author Whitman Publishing, Richard Snow Release / Edition Info Third edition; it updates previous editions with new content: appending items like biographies of designers, sections on detecting counterfeits, price histories, etc. Why Collectors Should Have It The book is especially useful for identifying rare varieties, die differences, and condition-rarity combos (e.g. which dates are rare in Red vs Full Red, which proofs are scarce). Helps in understanding grading distinctions & authenticity issues — very helpful given common fakes, altered coins, or worn examples that lose key features. Auction record appendices give up-to-date values and insight into how the market treats certain conditions / rarities. Good mix of history, visual references, pricing, and variety catalogs all in one place — so it’s a strong resource for both new and advanced small-cent collectors.