Posted December 5, 2016
Collecting coins can sometimes be very difficult, but the authors of these books give numismatists the knowledge they need to navigate the world of coins. By making sure to include as much information as possible in these excellent reference books, collectors and coin enthusiasts can feel more comfortable when completing their next purchase.
Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting
This essential book is an informative guide that teaches every newcomer what they need to know. From gathering supplies, how to spot counterfeit coins, grading information, and more. If you have a novice collector on your Christmas list, this is the perfect book for them to put under the tree!
Standard list of world coins
A comprehensive book detailing 21st century collectible coins from around the world. With a catalog of over 90,000 coins, this book covers everything from series, single, bi and tri-metallic coins and is even sure to include the latest market values for all five coin grades.
A Guide Book of the Coins of the United States (aka The Red Book)
No catalog or collector’s item would be complete without a Guide Book of the Coins of the United States, also known as “The Red Book”. The Red Book has been compared to a collector’s Bible, listing everything you need to know about United States coinage. The 69th edition contains information on over 7,600 coins, including over 32,500 prices for coins of every grade and will even give you a crash course in the history of each coin.
Official Red Book – Guide to Peace Dollars
Every corner of United States Peace Dollars is covered in this informative numismatic guide. The book includes a study of the 1964-D Peace Dollar detailing everything from errors and mistakes, famous collectors, proofs, patterns, countermarks, and die varieties. This is truly a must read!
numismatic counterfeiting
Numismatic Counterfeiting provides an in-depth look into the world of coin making, covering the principles and methods of making privately minted coins. The book also includes the keys to understanding how to identify counterfeit coins, making it perfect for any collector, whether a beginner or not!
Are there reference books that you like that are not included in this list? let us know!
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