Description Title / Subject: Private & Pioneer Gold Coins of the United States – History, Values, Collecting. Part of Whitman’s Red Book series. It explores private and pioneer gold coinage issued roughly between 1786 and 1862 — including illustrious early issues like the Brasher Doubloon, various fractional gold pieces, “territorial” gold coins, frontier mint and assay office issues, and other privately struck or pioneer-era gold pieces. Includes historical background (economic & geographic contexts, frontier finance, private mints, Californian gold rush, etc.), detailed descriptions of each type/variety, stunning photographs, rarity/value data, and insight for collectors. Specifications Spec Detail Pages ~ 230 pages Format Full-color, paperback (6 × 9 inches) ISBN-10 0794851851 ISBN-13 978-0794851859 Publication Date 2025 (expected / released) Why Collectors Should Have It It covers a niche of U.S. numismatics that is both historically rich and often undervalued: private gold coins / pioneer gold issues are rarer, with fascinating backstories (private issuers, assay offices, early gold rushes). For collectors who like “firsts” & rarity — the Brasher Doubloon, territory gold, fractional pioneer pieces — this book gives authoritative listings, valuations, and beautiful photos to help with authentication. Also useful for investment-minded collectors: understanding rarity, condition, provenance in this less mainstream gold field can help identify undervalued coins. Great bridge between history and hobby: it gives both story/context and concrete info (market values, varieties) — so both historians & collectors benefit.
