Category Archives: Liberty Head Nickel

Q. David Bowers: Revisiting Charles E. Barber

By Q. David Bowers – Co-Founder, Stack’s Bowers ….. Charles Edward Barber became the sixth engraver at the Philadelphia Mint in 1880, following the death of his father, Chief Engraver William Barber; he remained in the post until his death on February 18, 1917. The Liberty Head silver denominations he designed and which are known […]

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Lucky ’13: Eliasberg “Finest” Specimen 1913 Nickel to be Sold at ANA

By CoinWeek ….   As readers of Harvey Stack’s series of articles “Growing up in a Numismatic Family” might be aware, Stack’s Bowers has nurtured relationships with high-profile collectors and their families that have lasted generations. These relationships revolve around genuine affection and a mutual love of numismatics, and the stories that result often focus […]

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