Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins 1722-1989

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