Q. David Bowers
Charles Davis furnished a copy of a scarce auction catalogue. Claude Davis, M.D. provided die data for Gobrecht dollars. Beth Deisher loaned the voluminous Coin World archival files on the great Treasury release of silver dollars 1962-1964, the 1964 Peace dollar, the G.S.A. sales, and other aspects of the silver dollar series. Tom DeLorey corresponded on various matters, including early silver dollars, Liberty Seated dollars, and Morgan dollars, and made many valuable suggestions after reading the manuscript. In addition, he provided many insights concerning the coining process, die making, planchet preparation, and related matters. Pat Delvisco discussed varieties of 1875 trade dollars. Hamilton Dix, U.S. Mint, was helpful in many ways. William J. Domoracki gave details of a trade dollar in his collection. Scott Douglas provided information about a trade dollar. Frank Duvall corresponded about trade dollar varieties. Dan Drykerman provided pedigree information and assisted in other ways.
Richard P. Edlund, M.D. sent information about an 1836 Gobrecht dollar. Marc Emory corresponded about a high-grade 1875 trade dollar. Joe E. Erickson furnished information about Morgan dollars.
David Fell reviewed the manuscript section for 1794-1804 dollars and made suggestions. Bill Fivaz gave data concerning certain interesting die varieties, furnished certain photographs (including many of the enlarged illustrations of varieties), read and commented upon the manuscript, discussed minting procedures; and helped in many other ways. John J. Ford, Jr. reminisced concerning silver dollars, rare and common, that he handled with New Netherlands Coin Company. Harry J. Forman accompanied the author on a memorable visit to the Mint and also furnished recollections concerning quantities of silver dollars he has handled professionally, with special emphasis on his activities during the 1950s and 1960s. Les Fox granted permission to quote from his writings on silver dollars. Roberta French-did most of the typesetting. In addition; she drafted much of the text for the chapter on commemorative silver dollars, using notes and other information furnished by the author. Sam E. Frudakis provided information concerning an 1870-S silver dollar. Kathy Helgesen Fuller read much of the manuscript and made many valuable suggestions.
Peter Gabby corresponded about 1836 Gobrecht dollars. Bruce M. Gamble corresponded about a trade dollar variety. Frank Gasparro, former chief engraver of the U.S. Mint, submitted first-hand recollections about how he designed the Eisenhower and Susan B. Anthony dollars. In addition, during his tenure he warmly greeted the author during various visits to the Philadelphia Mint. John W. Gearhart corresponded about a Gobrecht dollar. Ralph W. Giesecke corresponded about a trade dollar variety. Ira Goldberg told of various hoards of silver dollars handled by his firm, Superior Stamp & Coin Company. Elliot Goldman provided several coins for study. Kenneth Goldman shared information concerning certain silver dollar rarities which passed through his hands. Mike Golonka provided information about a 1921 Peace dollar variety. Roy E. Goodman, American Philosophical Society, provided information concerning Franklin Peale. Margaret Graf assisted the author with research during the early 1980s when the present book was in its initial manuscript stages. John P. Graff sent information about an 1875-CC trade dollar. James C. Gray provided information concerning die varieties and alignments of Gobrecht dollars, assisted with the study of Liberty Seated issues, reviewed many ideas and concepts, and helped in other ways. Margaret Gray assisted with historical and numismatic research, including in the library of the American Numismatic Society. Robert P. Guardiano corresponded concerning 1844 and 1867 Liberty Seated dollars. Jeff Gwynne corresponded about a trade dollar.
Stella Hackel, director of the Mint 1977-1981, made arrangements for the author to visit the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints and to take photographs and do research there. David Hall, founder of the Professional Coin Grading Service, granted permission to use information from the PCGS Population Report and from his various articles on silver dollars. James Halperin corresponded about an 1804 dollar his firm (Heritage) handled in 1989. John Hamrick shared details of a hoard of trade dollars he handled in the 1970s. Larry Hanks told of rarities he has handled, including an 1804 dollar. Andrew P. Harris, M.D. provided information concerning varieties in his collection and critiqued part of the manuscript. Jon Harris submitted information concerning a notable collection of high-grade Liberty Seated dollars. Reed Hawn provided information concerning his 1804 silver dollar. Leon Hendrickson provided pedigree information concerning rarities and furnished recollections of the Redfield and Continental-Illinois Bank hoards. Alan Herbert, columnist for Numismatic News, commented on die varieties and made many valuable suggestions. John W. Highfill granted permission to use information in his book, The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia. Robert A. Hochman, M.D., furnished information about a trade dollar variety. Michael J. Hodder assisted with coordinating several aspects of data gathering during the early stages of the project when he was a member of the Bowers and Merena staff, and made many very valuable suggestions after he became an independent numismatic consultant. Robert W. Hoge, curator of the ANA Museum, provided information and photographs concerning the Bebee and du Pont specimens of the Class III 1804 dollar. Dean Hollon sent information about trade dollars. Greg Holloway furnished information about the King of Siam 1834 Proof set containing an 1804- dated dollar. Wayne K. Homren lent a copy of Dr. Henry Linderman's Money and Legal Tender book. Walton Hood furnished information concerning rarities he has handled. Don Hosier made available an 1802 Proof restrike dollar for examination. Dean F. Howe shared his research concerning the population of Morgan dollars in various grades, as expressed in his book, Morgan Dollars, an In-Depth Study. Robert Hughes furnished recollections of the Redfield silver dollar hoard and gave his estimates of the numbers of various dates and mintmarks involved. James W. Hunt corresponded about trade dollars. Rick Hutchison corresponded about an 1876-S trade dollar. Larry Hylton sent a trade dollar for examination and evaluation.