Ok guys, couple of questions. What is the best way to learn about the Smithsonian Coin Collection without actually having to visit the Smithsonian? I am sure there is a recommended website on the subject, but I am also highly interested in any books or catalogs detailing whats in that cabinet. I see Bowers has done a lot of chronicling of many of the high end collections, does he have a book on this one?
I felt like I had seen a link before and that was the one. Wasnt too impressed with how the information is presented. I guess I am more after a book that would chronologically present the history of coins by show casing their collection for whatever particular coin they are talking about. Anything like that exist?
Excellent question, I am interesting in seeing further responses. I'm not aware of any catalog of their collection (which would be enourmous) but, there is an archive of a portion of the collection containing many rarities. The pictures are excellent and allow great magnification. The formatting isn't perfect but workable. http://americanhistory.si.edu/colle... National Numismatic Collection"&edan_start=0
There is something similar here: http://amhistory.si.edu/coins/flash/exhibition.shtml though it is digital.
