Q. David Bowers
Jeff Isaac furnished an 1878-CC trade dollar for study.
Marvin Jacobson provided much information concerning the rarity of trade dollars, including the various types of 1875 and 1876 and chopmarked pieces, and furnished correspondence with John M. Willem. Stuart W. James corresponded concerning his extensive holding of trade dollars. James Jessen discussed a silver dollar rarity in his collection. Robert Johnson provided information concerning silver dollar hoards, trade dollars he handled in the 1950s, and other information. Elizabeth Jones, chief engraver of the U.S. Mint 1981-1991, assisted the author with various research in Mint records and made available various historical galvanos and other items from the Engraving Department. William T. Jones provided information about a Gobrecht dollar. Glenn Jorde discussed trade dollar varieties. R.W. Julian wrote the narrative chapters giving the historical background of silver dollars and trade dollars. In addition, he questioned me on numerous statements, made numerous corrections, and suggested further areas of inquiry. Further, he provided mintage figures, die production figures, and other data from Mint records. My debt to him is immense.
Arthur M. Kagin provided data concerning rarities. John Kamin sent information about a specimen of the 1885 trade dollar and shared his observations concerning certain issues of Morgan and Peace dollars. Frank and Laurese Katen provided coins for study. James D. Ketterman corresponded about an 1876 trade dollar variety. Robert J. Klippstein sent historical information about an 1885 trade dollar. Den Komaromi provided information about die varieties. Lawrence Kerrigan furnished information about silver dollars and trade dollars. Hyunni Kim corresponded about trade dollars. Joseph Kirchgessner proofread the trade dollar section. Kenneth W. Kissel sent information about an 1876 trade dollar. David S. Klinestiver corresponded about Gobrecht dollars. Robert C. Knepper sent information about a Gobrecht dollar. Gerald L. Kochel provided a 1795 dollar for examination. George Frederick Kolbe corresponded concerning early numismatic publications. Taewon Kong sent information about a trade dollar. Lawrence C. Korchnak sent information about an engraved 1879-O dollar. The late Abe Kosoff provided historical information. Victor W. Kramer sent information concerning a Gobrecht dollar. John Kroon reviewed sections of the manuscript and provided many valuable suggestions concerning Liberty Seated silver dollars; in addition, he discussed numerous matters involving logic, rarity, mathematical estimates, and history. Gary W. Kullberg sent several printed items.
Fred L. Lake provided out-of-print numismatic publications. David W. Lange sent information about a 1798 dollar variety. Doug Law described Gobrecht dollars in his collection. Julian Leidman told of the numerous rare issues he handled over the years, commented on sections of the manuscript, and suggested sources for additional information. Robert D. Leonard provided information about the Parisian Varieties counterstamp on 1876 trade dollars. Grant Lessley corresponded about trade dollars and submitted a group of trade dollars for examination. Paul Levine corresponded about a trade dollar variety. The Liberty Seated Collectors Club furnished certain photographs through Weimar W. White. The Library Company of Phil adelphia furnished an illustration. Sam Liebovich corresponded about an 1836 Gobrecht dollar. Ray Lindsey corresponded about an 1876-8 trade dollar. David Lindvall furnished trade dollar die variety in-formation. Edward J. Linkner, M.D. provided information concerning an 1884 trade dollar struck in copper. Jesse Lipka provided a coin for study. Kevin Lipton provided information concerning rare trade dollars. Newton G. Lockwood provided information about trade dollars. Russell J. Logan, John Reich Collectors Society, granted permission to use certain information published in the John Reich Journal. In addition, he reviewed the manuscript for 1794-1804 dollars and made many valuable historical and numismatic comments and suggestions. Jim Loyd reviewed the manuscript in its entirety and made many valuable technical, numismatic, and style suggestions, including in "The Year In History" compilations. Andrew P. Lustig corresponded concerning silver dollar rarities.
Alastair S. MacDonald sent an 1836 Gobrecht dollar for examination. Michael M. Magdic furnished technical information concerning Gobrecht, Liberty Seated, and trade dollars. A. George Mallis wrote an essay concerning the collecting of Morgan dollars for use in the present book, submitted a list of his favorite specialized die varieties, and reviewed sections of the manuscript. Dwight Manley provided suggestions concerning rarity ratings and gave information about several hoards. Steve Markoff furnished recollections concerning quantities of silver dollars. J.P. Martin, American Numismatic Association Authentication Bureau, furnished information concerning die varieties of 1895 Morgan dollars and characteristics of certain counterfeit and altered silver dollars, and helped in other ways. James M. Matthews furnished several early silver dollars for study. James R. May sent a 1798 dollar for study. Dr. John McCloskey corresponded concerning Liberty Seated issues and gave permission to use data published in The Gobrecht journal, publication of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club. Lois McGuire, Superior Galleries, provided certain illustrations of early dollars. John M. McDonough, general manager, ANACS, corresponded concerning guarantees and gave permission to quote population reports. David J. McHenry furnished detailed information concerning Eisenhower and Anthony dollars, including information on striking quality, lustre, availability, rarity and distribution. Joseph Melanson provided a Barney Bluestone catalogue listing silver dollars. Mark Mendelson corresponded about varieties of trade dollars. The late Lester Merkin related his experiences with 1922 High Relief Peace dollars and other rarities. Ed Metzger, Whitman Coin Products division of Whitman Publishing Co., Inc., granted permission to use historical pricing data from various editions of A Guide Book of United States Coins. Michael D. Michel corresponded concerning the rarity of certain trade dollars. Ed Milas provided information concerning rare silver dollars and trade dollars he has handled. Jay C. Miller gave details concerning an 1801 Proof restrike dollar. Warren Miller reviewed the manuscript on early silver dollars 1794-1804 and made many valuable suggestions. Wayne Miller corresponded with the author and gave permission to use quotations from The Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook. Clifford Mishler, president of Krause Publications, granted permission to reprint descriptions from the Bolender book on early silver dollars, of which Krause is the copyright holder. Mike Murphy corresponded about trade dollars in his collection.