The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins


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"This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide provides the official American Numismatic Association grading standards for every United States coin minted since 1793. Beginners, advanced collectors, and dealers will all find the text understandable and invaluable for grading coins, both circulation strikes and proofs"--Page 4 of cover




ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins


Book Description

Learn how to grade your U.S. coins quickly and accurately. Beginners, advanced collectors, and delaers will all find the text understandable and invaluable for grading coins. Every standard grade is illustrated and described in detail. Every coin is studied, from half cents to gold double eagles. Text descriptions of 30 levels help you pinpoint grades from poor to perfect Mint State. High-resolution photographs show you exactly what to look for. All 11 levels of Mint State are discussed in detail, as are Proof designations. A special 16-page full-color section highlights toning and other areas of interest.










Grading Guide for Modern U.S. Coins


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THE NUMISMATIC GUARANTY CORPORATION GRADING GUIDE FOR MODERN COINS TEACHES COIN COLLECTORS TO IDENTITY AND GRADE COINS. AS THE OFFICIAL GRADING SERVICE OF THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION AND THE PROFESSIONAL NUMISMATISTS GUILD, THE NGC HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO SHARE WITH NOVICE AND SEASONED COLLECTORS. IN THIS COMPACT, YET COMPREHENSIVE BOOK, LEARN COIN HISTORY AND GRADING SKILLS FOR AUTHORS WHO WORK WITH COINS EVERY DAY BUT WHO KNOW HOW TO COMMUNICATE THEIR EXPERTISE IN AN EASY-TO-READ FORMAT. THIS BOOK IS A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT OF TIME AND MONEY.




Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins


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The coins and tokens of colonial America and the early United States present a unique chronicle of our nation's birth. This comprehensive guide provides an authoritative reference on all pre-Federal coinage.




Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting


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As the old saying goes, "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck." Now Kenneth Bressett, senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (the "Red Book") and former president of the American Numismatic Association, has written the definitive reference to finding just how lucky you can be as a coin collector. From how to get started in the hobby to caring for your collection, with full explanations of grading standards, coin prices, and how to buy and sell, the Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting addresses everything clearly and with easy-to-follow detail. Squarely aimed at newcomers, this is a guide that covers all the different aspects of coin collecting-and in doing so brings a fun and potentially lucrative hobby home to readers everywhere. Book jacket.







2016 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000


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"60,000 actual-size illustrations"--Cover.




The Coin Collector's Survival Manual


Book Description

The award-winning title has now been revised to offer the most up-to-date information and consumer protection advice available.