A Monograph of the Silver Dollar: Good and Bad

J. L. Riddell’s A Monograph of the Silver Dollar: Good and Bad is a detailed examination of American silver coinage, focusing on the authenticity and quality of silver dollars in circulation. Published during a time of widespread counterfeiting, the book aimed to educate the public and officials on distinguishing genuine coins from forgeries. Combining Riddell’s scientific precision with his civic concern, the monograph served as an important resource in promoting honest commerce and monetary integrity in 19th-century America.