Must-Have Books For Coin Collectors

The Official Red Book, now in its 65th year, is famous nationwide as the premiere resource for U.S. coin collectors. This best-selling one-volume library helps you make smart buying decisions as you build your collection. Millions of readers rely on it for full-color photographs, detailed technical data, and up-to-date mintages. The Red Book covers the history of colonial and early American coins; official federal issues from half cents through silver dollars and gold coins; classic and modern commemoratives; Proof and Mint sets; error coins; Civil War tokens; pioneer (territorial) gold; every state and territorial quarter, plus the new National Park quarters; all of the presidential dollars; and more. You ll benefit from its practical essays on grading, investing, auctions, and other hobby subjects and of course, its pricing for 6,000-plus coins, in up to 9 grades each, gathered from more than 100 of the nation s leading coin dealers!

Since 1942, coin dealers have used The Official Blue Book of United States Coins to make buying offers. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth! Colonial and early American coins, federal coins, commemoratives, Proof sets, die varieties, private and territorial gold, tokens, Presidential dollars, and much more! More than 24,000 prices, Coins from 1616 to today, Historical information, Hundreds of actual-size photos, Grading and collecting tips, Detailed mintage records and much more.

Can't make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world's oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection.

The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You'll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you'll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing.

Numismatic expert Jeff Ambio introduces the general public to the coin collecting market in this simple and entertaining guide on how to sort through old family coins. By the end of What to Do With Granddaddy s Coins, readers will be equipped with the knowledge (and a self-made list of coin values!) to confidently approach the cutthroat coin market. All the basics of handling granddaddy s coins are covered. Included are chapters on supply lists, how to care for coins, what makes a coin valuable on today s market, and the benefits and drawbacks of contacting dealers.

This book, simply put, is an absolute neccessity for all coin collectors. With Kenneth Bresset editing the book and Q. David Bowers narrating it, the book has to be awesome. It has, among many other things, The basic ANA Grading techniques, Key to official ANA Grading Standards: Circulation Strike Coins; Key to official ANA Grading Standards: Proof Coins, Advanced Grading Techniques, A closer focus on certain aspects of grading and the official ANA grading standards for each coin type. From AG-3 to MS-70. It also has notes that warn you about different things to look for in certain types of coins.
Buy this book, you definitely will not be disappointed.

NOW in Full Color - 304 Pages Americans love to collect the big Morgan silver dollar! No other coin conjures up so much of the romance and history of the United States. In this third edition of his bestselling book, noted numismatic historian Q. David Bowers offers an engaging portrait of the country's most popular classic coin. You'll learn what to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter collector.

A Guide Book of Peace Dollars is the 13th entry in Whitman's Bowers Series of numismatic references. It covers every date and mintmark of America's last 90% silver dollar, which began as a commemorative of peace after the tribulations of World War One. The book also studies the mysterious 1964-D Peace Dollar, as well as proofs, patterns, trial pieces, errors and misstrikes, countermarks, die varieties, and famous collections. Full Color, Softcover, 288 Pages, Fully Indexed.

Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the Lincoln cent. Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary (and the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln s birth), Q. David Bowers provides a detailed study of this great American classic our longest-running coin series.The book includes history, grading, varieties, a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, and a special appendix on error coins. Bowers even gives a sneak preview of what the U.S. Mint has in store with a 2009 redesign.304 pages. Full color. 6 x 9. Softcover. Foreword by Charles Daughtrey.

Q. David Bowers brings history to life by connecting America's commemorative coinage to the people, places, and events they honored, and to the artists, promoters, and politicians who brought them from raw concept to finished coin. A Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins explains how to build a collection of commemoratives, determining authenticity, analyzing strike and eye appeal, being a smart buyer, realities of the marketplace, comparative rarities, full details, certification, establishing fair market prices, and more. 288 pages; full-color; paperback.

When was the last time a mistake drew positive attention worldwide? In the area of error coins, mistakes are celebrated and valued greatly. This new edition of the everyman's guide to collecting error coins teaches you how to spot the rare finds in everyday pocket change. With 350 coin photos that compare real coin against its error, and listings with information about the latest know varieties and current value of coins, this book teaches you the value of mistakes.

Collecting mint errors is one of the fastest-growing, highest-profit specialties in the booming field of coin collecting. Written by a leading authority on the minting process, this price guide offers a complete record of existing coin errors. The Official® Price Guide to Mint Errors uncovers vital information for the novice collector as well as the seasoned expert.
- Fully updated with all the newest coins-including state quarters-and newly-discovered errors
- Expert advice on buying, selling, and collecting mint errors of all types
- Detailed descriptions and over 100 photographs for easy identification

This hardcover book is a comprehensive insider's look at not only rare coins, but also tokens, medals, and paper money. At 34 chapters and nearly 700 pages, it covers everything from grading to determining values to techniques of smart auction bidding. More than 1,300 photographs and illustrations, both black and white and in full-color galleries, complement the text, showing the people, places, and coins described.

Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 is an all-in-one guide to 19th century coins from around the globe, and an essential resource for being competitive in today's coin collecting market-bolstered by strong precious metals prices. It provides collectors with up-to-date market prices for coins in five different condition grades, and features 27,500 actual-size photos of coins to aid in proper identification. This book offers confidence in collecting through comprehensive coverage.