Books on Coins

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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Pull a few pennies from your pocket. Take a close look. You may be holding an oddity that the U.S. Mint did not want you to find. Yet millions of them have found their way into general circulation. Many are worth hundreds of dollars. Experts call these anomalies “die varieties.”

Looking Through Lincoln Cents aims to keep the collector informed of the many recent developments in collecting Lincoln cents with special emphasis placed on die varieties. This book features hundreds of detailed photographs designed to aid the collector in finding, detecting, grading and eventually valuing Lincoln cent varieties. The author also points out a number of minor varieties that are often mistaken for rare varieties, or are simply too common to be considered collectible.

Looking Through Lincoln Cents does not just address die varieties, but all aspects of the Lincoln cent series required for a serious overview of the Lincoln cent series. For new and experienced collectors alike, this valuable reference will vastly expand your understanding of the Lincoln cent series and the many valuable die varieties found within it. Continued

By Eric P. Newman

A recent surge in this paper money arena provides a ready-made audience for a new edition of this one-of-a-kind book. Top-dollar auctions are putting more Colonial American paper money into collectors’ hands, creating a wealth of collectors seeking a new edition of the definitive guide — The Early Paper Money of America.

This is the collectors’ best choice, because it:
*Offers 1,100+ detailed, high quality illustrations investors, history enthusiasts, re-enactment groups and educators can turn for identifying issues

*Represents the most comprehensive guide to Colonial American paper money and early states issues

*Provides information not readily available to general paper money collectors

Version: 5th Edition
ISBN: 089689326X
Publisher: Krause Publications
Year Published: October 2007
Pages: 496
Binding: Hardback

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by Dr.Edward Dauer, Joanne Dauer and John Pettit

Australia became a nation on January 1, 1901 when the six self-governing states officially became the Commonwealth of Australia. Queen Victoria passed away just three weeks later, on January 22, 1901, after nearly 64 years of reign over the British Empire. Edward VII was King of England until his death in 1910.

Banknotes issued by the Queensland Government and private banks were the only forms of currency that existed from 1817 to 1910. Notes were overprinted on unused stock from fifteen different private banks and the Government of Queensland. They were all rendered unnecessary when the first Government banknotes were issued in 1913.

The Dauers and John Pettit’s book takes us through the history of Australia from Federation to the modern era. Never before has a book been published illustrating in full color rare Australian banknotes as seen through it’s history. Read about the stories of some of the greatest Australians who through their dedication created a great nation. : 9”x12” Format • 352 pages • Full color • Beautifully hard bound • Slip Cover

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The Original Hobo Nickel Society has just published its Hobo Nickel Guidebook authored by Stephen P. Alpert, which presents an up to date guide to hobo nickels and their values. Both classic old hobo nickels and modern creations are presented, with information on how to tell them apart. Over 700 enlarged photographs of hobo nickels are illustrated in the 126 page spiral-wire-bound book.

The purpose, methods of creation, and the components of hobo nickels are discussed. The most common type of hobo nickel is the standard design depicting a bearded man wearing a derby. Other subjects include ethnic figures, hatless men, soldiers, women, famous people, and altered buffaloes (changed into a man or a different animal). All these are discussed and illustrated in the book.

The OHNS Quality Designation scale for hobo nickels (Crude to Superior) is explained, and examples and general values for each are given, along with the factors affecting a hobo nickel’s desirability.

An Artist Gallery chapter covers dozens of old, nicknamed, and modern hobo nickel artists with examples of their work. And an Auction Photo Gallery illustrates hundreds of hobo nickels sold in past OHNS auctions, along with the hammer price of each. This is valuable information as the most desirable hobo nickels (both old and modern) sell for $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 apiece.

Other chapters cover cast fakes, hobo tokens, and other similarly altered coins, both U.S. and foreign.

The book retails for $30.00, plus $2.50 shipping (plus $2.48 sales tax in California). Add $2.00 for Priority Mail if desired. OHNS members save $5.00 ($28.00 postpaid, plus $2.06 tax in California). Membership in OHNS is $15.00 per year and includes the quarterly BoTales journal and annual auction catalogue… Membership Application FormClick for membership application form.

Mail Guidebook and membership orders (with payment made out to Stephen P. Alpert) to:

Stephen P. Alpert
P.O.Box 66331
Los Angeles, CA 90066-0331

or email to quadra@pacbell.net

By Wayne G. Sayles

Ancient Coin Collecting V explores the civilized world after the fall of Rome through the coins of the Romaioi, Greek citizens of the Roman East. Their coinage reveals a society with strong religious undercurrents and divergent philosophies, and an empire plagued by political and financial crises. Ancient Coin Collecting V also contrasts the artistic styles of iconoclasm with traditional religious art, and traces the evolution of Christian themes in coins.

This book delivers information on coin attribution and provides production details such as denominations, mints and dating. More than 300 photos, maps, a glossary and a detailed bibliography make this a must-have resource for both beginning and experienced collectors.

* This is the fifth book in a popular six-volume series
* Packed with useful collector information: attribution guide, production specifications, bibliography and glossary

Pages: 208 Size: 6 x 9 ISBN: 0-87341-637-6
Other Features: Hardcover, 300 b&w photos
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