Books on Coins

From America’s leading experts, your ultimate Guide to Coin Collecting

From the change in your pocket to the history of famous silver dollars, from understanding mintmarks and pedigree to assessing condition and grade, this is the only book you’ll need to become a first-class coin collector. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your current collection, you will receive priceless practical knowledge and expert advice on:

* Finding and identifying coins
* Caring for and exhibiting your collection
* Understanding collecting terms
* Verifying authenticity
* Using internet resources

David L. Ganz, the “father of the state quarter program,” is a nationally recognized numismatics expert. He is a life fellow of the American Numismatic Society and has been involved with the American Numismatic Association, the Annual Assay Commission, and the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee. Ganz is also the author of many books on collecting and numismatics.

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By James L. Halperin, Mark Van Winkle, Jon Amato and Gregory J. Rohan

The ten and twenty dollar gold pieces designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens are generally considered among the most beautiful and artistically accomplished coinage of all time. The development of these designs was understandably a difficult process, one that took years longer than it would have from another, less-accomplished sculptor.

The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens is an issue-by-issue examination of these two artistically inspired series of gold coins. Each date and mintmark is reviewed with up-to-date information, much of which has never been previously published. The book is based on the extraordinary collection of Phillip H. Morse. When Morse’s collection was sold in November 2005 it brought $19.2 million with many records broken for both rare and common coins.

Full color throughout, 253 pages.

“The Morse collection book is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful collection of the nation’s finest coins. Saint-Gaudens died before his masterpiece could be distributed to the public, but this book is solid proof that his creations are rightfully cherished and will be for generations to come.”
–Wayne Homren, E-Sylum Books

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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.

Item Number: 0794822649
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Available in March 2008 from Zyrus Press, Numismatic Photography by Mark Goodman, is a step-by-step guiding tool that teaches how to image quality photos of coins with your digital camera. You don’t need an expensive camera or costly equipment. This book will guide you through the secrets to becoming a skilled photographer, for both the novice and the experienced.

This book brings together Mark Goodman’s two passions: digital photography and coins. As a self-taught seasoned expert in digital coin photography, Goodman reveals everything you need to know: photo concepts and language, techniques and methods for best quality imaging, and how to use lighting to your best advantage. Some of the chapters include are Imaging Concepts, Color and Luster, High Contrast Coins, Low Contrast Coins, Toned Coins, Special Imaging Techniques, Image Presentation, and more!

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Spiral Paperback - 7 x 10
Photos / Illustrations: 150+ Color Photos
ISBN-13: 978-1-933990-09-5

by Douglas A. Mudd & Michael Fagin

Money has attracted a major part of mankind’s attention since its invention in Asia Minor in the 7th century B.C. It has had many uses over the ages beyond its original development for purposes of long distance trade and military power. Among the most important and least studied is the use of money as a means of communication through their designs and legends.

A nation’s money is often the first impression a visitor gets of the nature of a country. As such, the designs and legends placed on money have always been considered important by the authorities responsible for their issue. Often, these authorities have risen beyond the demands of simple utility and required that their currency be beautiful as well as useful.

The focus of this ebook is on the stories behind the design and legends placed on gold coins since the invention of the Western coin tradition in ancient Anatolia some 2650 years ago.
1st edition 2008; 79 pages.

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