Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces

Stephen Pfeil’s recently released book Modern Numismatic Masterpieces: Rare U.S. Coins of the 20th and 21st Century is an authoritative and visually striking exploration of America’s most remarkable modern coins. Featuring high-resolution images and collector incentives, it combines history, artistry, and investment insight. 

The work opens with forewords by Stephanie Sabin, president of Professional Coin Grading Service, and Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd treasurer of the United States. This museum-quality reference takes readers on a journey through the rarest and most captivating U.S. coins of the modern era—highlighting the craftsmanship, symbolism, and market significance behind each piece. The book blends expertise with visual splendor, offering collectors, historians, and investors alike a trusted guide to understanding the modern coin market.

The book’s thoughtful presentation and rich educational value have earned it a place in the ANA’s Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library, cementing its position as a defining reference for both collectors and researchers. Douglas Mudd, curator and director of the ANA’s Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, has praised the volume, calling it “a valuable resource for anyone interested in how contemporary coins continue to tell the stories of our time.” 

The first 2,000 copies are limited collector’s editions with special incentives: 100 random copies contain silver tickets redeemable for a silver American eagle, and 1 copy bears a golden ticket that grants its finder a 2025 $50 gold eagle in Mint State-70 condition. Available for $39.99 on Global Coin’s website, Modern Numismatic Masterpieces not only celebrates the evolution of American coinage but also reinforces the idea that every great collection begins with knowledge. 

A version of this article appears in the December 2025 issue of The Numismatist (money.org).