Download or read book Coins and Collectors written by Q. David Bowers and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In more than 50 illustrated chapters, Bowers tells of famous coins, mysterious tokens and medals, beautiful paper money, and legendary hoards and collections. He gives the stories behind modern favorites and popular classics. Along the way he introduces famous coin designers, unscrupulous Treasury officials, brilliant scholars, Confederate raiders, globe-trotting magicians, burlesque dancers, and dueling numismatists." -- p. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Strike It Rich with Pocket Change written by Ken Potter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change. More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes: • Coverage of Lincoln Memorial Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Washington Quarters, John F. Kennedy Half Dollars, State Quarters • Expert insight and advice about tools of the trade, preserving coins, buying and selling error-variety coins • Terms and definitions associated with error coins Whether it's a Jefferson Presidential dollar missing edge lettering, that's worth $2,000 - $10,000 plus or a Lincoln cent with trail marks that make it an error worth $1 - $3 there are hidden treasures to be found in your pocket change, if you know what to look for.
Download or read book The Everything Coin Collecting Book written by Richard Giedroyc and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-11-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you one of the 125 million coin collectors in the United States? Whether you're a beginner or an avid collector, The Everything Coin Collecting Book is your accessible reference for this exciting and profitable hobby. Written by a well-known numismatic authority, this is only authoritative guide written in an approachable style for every reader. Read The Everything Coin Collecting Book and you'll learn about: Starting and maintaining a collection Coin terminology Grading and authenticating coins Rarity and coin values Covering it all-from starting a collection, to selling and trading like a pro-this is the all-in-one guide you need to maintain a successful collection and trade for profit.
Download or read book Best Buys in Rare Coins written by Donn Pearlman and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Confident Carson City Coin Collector written by Rusty Goe and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 2500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rusty Goe's new three-volume set, The Confident Carson City Coin Collector, provides a time-capsule glimpse of all the knowledge available for discovery about the Carson City Mint's history and the coins that have survived from that place leading up to the 150th anniversary (2020) of the mint's opening in January 1870. Just about anything anyone would want to know about the mint and its coins can be found in these three volumes. Three hardback volumes, 8.5" x 11" in dimensions. The page count for all three volumes is approximately 2,500. Color images fill numerous pages; at least one zoomed image (obverse and reverse) of all 111 date-denominations with the "CC" mintmark. Historical Setting narratives are included for every year of the Carson City Mint's coinmaking years (1870 - 1893). Coin Commentary sections provide extensive studies of all Carson City silver and gold date-denominations; surviving population data, pedigrees, pricing, and auction appearances are all updated as of year-end 2018. This three-volume set provides all that everyone wants to know about the Carson City Mint and its coins. The Confident Carson City Coin Collector will serve as the definitive reference work about the Carson City Mint and its coins for decades to come.
Download or read book Coin Collecting For Dummies written by Neil S. Berman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect resource for coin collectors of all ages! 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. Discover how to: Start your collection correctly Evaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and more Buy interesting coins without breaking the bank Locate rare and expensive coins Get savvy about avoiding fakes Get the whole family involved in your collection Develop a buying strategy Clean and handle coins safely Keep your collection secure at home and on the road Investigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coins Create complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coins When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is right on the money!
Download or read book The Coin Collector s Survival Manual written by Scott A. Travers and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning title has now been revised to offer the most up-to-date information and consumer protection advice available.
Download or read book Coin Collector s Price Guide written by Robert Obojski and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all coins of both the United States and Canada complete with latest retail value for as many as seven different conditions.
Download or read book Coin Collector s Handbook written by Scott Barman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Coin Collectors' Handbook is by a collector from the perspective of a collector. It is what collectors have read or asked about their collections. The book does not tell you how to collect or what to collect. It is a handbook. Although you can read the chapters in order, each chapter is an individual essay. When you want to learn more about that topic, pick up the book, and read it as needed. Regardless of what you collect, always collect what you like and like what you collect!
Download or read book The Coin Collector s Survival Manual written by Scott A. Travers and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 2008 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative manual for both novice and experienced collectors explores the latest trends in coin collecting, covering such areas as coin care, grading, investing, and identifying scams and fakes, and includes helpful advice on safeguarding ones collection, buying and selling coins on the Internet, and more than two hundred photographs.
Download or read book A Kid s Guide to Collecting Coins written by Arlyn G. Sieber and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start your own coin collection! It's fun! Search for coins to complete your own special coin puzzle. It's affordable. Spend as little as 1 cent to start a hobby that can last you the rest of your life. And you can learn all you need to know right here. • With lots of images, how-to's and handy tips, you will get all the tools you need to start your collection today. • Pick up cool facts and tricks that will impress your friends and family. Learn the answers to questions like: • How are coins made? • What do the "P" and "D" on coins stand for? • Why is it called a nickel? A Kid's Guide to Collecting Coins can help you join the ranks of 140 million Americans who are part of the "hobby of kings" -- coin collecting.
Download or read book Quick Guide to Coin Collecting written by John Freeman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quick Guide to Coin Collecting" will help you build the coin collection of your dreams whether you're beginning your numismatic journey or an old hand wanting fresh insights of the hobby without breaking the bank. Author John Freeman candidly discusses the knowledge, tips, tactics and strategies you must know in order to build a coin collection of increasing value. You'll find specific steps to build a valuable collection, evaluate and value coins, detect counterfeit and altered coins, coin hunt like the pros and understand how to read a coin. Avoid the traps and pitfalls learn how to: Start and build a valuable coin collection, Evaluate coins by age, condition, rarity and more, Detect and avoid counterfeit and altered coins, Discover rare variety and error coins. A Happy Reader - "I received my copy of "Quick Guide to Coin Collecting" this morning. From me it gets an A+++ and I highly recommend it for beginning collectors." Mary M - Wisconsin From the Author of Quick Guide to Coin Collecting: "Want to buy coins or build a collection? If you don't understand the difference you'll quickly find yourself simply buying coins...and wondering where all your money went. Like many collectors I've been through the trials and tribulations of the hobby, often learning hard lessons. It doesn't have to be that way. You can build a substantial collection and not break the bank using the ideas and concepts outlined in the book." Another Happy Reader - "Mr. Freeman, I love the way your book reads as a story and it starts at the very beginning of your coin collecting. One can't help but wonder what coins may have passed through our hands. The book is very inviting and informative. Excellent read!" Teressa K, Oklahoma City When it comes to coin collecting the "Quick Guide to Coin Collecting" is right on the money for beginning coin collectors and the experienced collector. You'll find a discussion of ideas not often talked about in coin collecting circles. Find fresh, new ideas to make your hobby more interesting and learn to build a coin collection you'll be proud of without breaking the bank. Happy Collecting!
Download or read book Coins and Collectors written by Q. David Bowers and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1964 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lincoln Cents 1909 1958 Collector s Folder written by Warman's and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To do its part in the war effort, the U.S. Mint changed from a copper cent to a zinc-coated steel version for one year, in 1943. Rumor quickly spread that anyone who found a 1943 copper cent would be rewarded with a car from Ford. Now you can display your collection of the legendary Lincoln cents of 1909 to 1958 in this beautiful four-panel coin folder. Larger in size than the average folder, this unit has room for 144 coins, the most of any similar folder.
Download or read book A Guide Book of United States Coins 2008 written by RICHARD S. YEOMAN and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collecting Coins in Retirement written by Tom Bilotta and published by Whitman Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 20 years, professional numismatist Tom Bilotta has worked closely with retirement-age hobbyists, and now shares his insight into retirees' wants and needs in this step-by-step guidebook. Bilotta coaches the long-time collector toward increased enjoyment of the hobby and helps plan for the future. He also assists the family member of a collector learn how to wisely manage an inherited coin collection.
Download or read book State Quarters 1999 2009 Collector s Folder written by Warman's and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The State Quarter program has made coin collecting cool. What other activity requires treasure hunting skills and knowledge of history, and delivers a decade of excitement, the thrill of hunting for errors, and an interest in U.S. history, and state pride? Treat yourself and your favorite fan of State Quarters to this beautiful three-panel coin folder, with 60 slots and intriguing anecdotes about these history-making coins.
