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With the expanded third edition of his award-winning 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, author, researcher, and long-time coin dealer Harlan J. Berk has created a volume that appeals to both novice collectors and avid numismatists. With his engaging narrative and hundreds of fullcolor photographs, Berk takes readers on a journey back in time to the earliest days of coin minting. Each coin in this book ranks as one of the greatest relics of antiquity. Individually, they stand out as unique pieces of...

In this wonderfully illustrated book, award-winning author Harvey B. Richer takes readers on a journey of 100 of Canada's Greatest Coins, which have affected the world and caught collectors' imaginations. Inside, you'll find rarity, value, popularity, beauty, invention, and historical significance, among other things.

100 Greatest Modern World Coins, award-winning writers Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker explore more than 100 years of the most impressive coins of the modern world. They present original research and engaging narratives for beautiful, rare, expensive, historically important, and in some cases unique, coins from points around the globe. Canada, China, Romania, Cuba, Japan, Russia, Ireland, Montenegro, Great Britain, Greece, Australia, and many other nations are in the mix. Morgan and Walker...

In this beautifully illustrated coffee-table book, distinguished numismatist Jeff Garrett takes you on a personal guided tour of the most significant U.S. coins of the modern era. From humble Lincoln cents to costly American Platinum Eagles, each of the ranking coins was voted into place following rigorous research to determine which were worthy of being contenders for the 100 Greatest. This revised and updated fifth edition features new additions to the list and dramatic - even surprising -...

This book contains information about Canadian paper money; pricing, history, and issues.

The $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird depicted on its reverse, was created in 1795 to be the foundation of America's federal monetary system. Used primarily in international and large-scale transactions-or melted for its gold content-in its own time, today the gold eagle entices collectors with its beauty, value, and colorful history, from gold rushes and the 1933 "bank holiday" to sunken treasures and the collections of a king. Author Q. David Bowers dives deeply into that...

More than 600 million American Silver Eagles have been sold since 1986, making them the most popular bullion coins in the history of the United States. The coins are treasured by collectors and investors around the world. In American Silver Eagles, John M. Mercanti, former chief engraver of the United States Mint, shares his unique perspective and behind-the-scenes memories. He discusses the technical and artistic process of recreating Adolph Weinman's classic "Striding Liberty" design for the...

Award winning author Robert Leonard takes you around the world as he explores the development of money from the Stone Age to the Internet Age. You will find a treasure trove inside this colorful, entertaining, and authoritative book. Gold, Silver, and blocks of salt. Massive Yap stones and little cocoa beans. Elephant tails, iron nails, whale teeth, human skulls, and hundreds of other examples of odd and curious money. Each has a fascinating story and holds valuable lessons for anyone who...

Guide Book of United States Type Coins, 3rd EditionThis comprehensive 320-page full-color book details how to begin the ideal numismatic pursuit: a collection of United States coins by type. Major updates to the 2nd edition. Book 3 of the series.

Catalog contains the current market prices for the US, US possessions and trust territories, Canada and provinces, plus all United Nations. Has US Commemorative index and colorful stamp identifier, grading criteria, and more for the US and British North America

William Bierly researched deep into the origins and history of In God We Trust. He tells the full story, and introduces: Reverend Mark Watkinson, the preacher who rallied the Treasury Department to 'recognize Almighty God in some form on our coins' . . . Mint Director James Pollock, who was the former governor of Pennsylvania, 'a commanding figure' who worked toward the same vision . . . and Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase, who marshalled our nations vast resources and financed the war with...

This solid oak frame holds birth year coin set along with a photo. Holds 6 coins in total : Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Half dollar, and A.S.E. .

This solid oak frame holds a birth year coin set along with a photo. Holds 6 coins in total : Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Half dollar, and A.S.E. .

This solid oak frame holds birth year coin set along with a photo. Holds 6 coins in total : Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Half dollar, and Large $

This solid oak frame holds birth year coin set along with a photo. Holds 6 coins in total : Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Half dollar, and Large $

In this updated 2nd edition of the award winning book, Robert W Shippee reveals how he got serious about building a menaingful collection of rare coins. His carefully assembled Waccabuc Collection of half cents through $20 gold double eagles sold at public auction for a profitable $1.5 million! The first edition quickly became one of the most talked-about books on collecting and investing in US coins. Longtime hobbyist read ti and said "I wish I'd had a guide like this when I started...

Silver is even more affordable than gold, and it's a great way to diversify your portfolio with real assets. It's also the precious metal used to manufacture some of the worlds most popular collector coins. You'll discover how to get the most out of your money when buying silver, how to sell it for a profit, the numerous types of silver you may invest in, common mistakes to avoid, how to grade collectible silver coins, and much more with this invaluable toolkit. This book includes handy...

These early dated coins form one of the first links between medieval and modern coinage. Anno Domini's way of dating coins using Latin script did not begin until the mid-13th century, and did not become popular in Europe until three centuries later. It took the author 15 years to separate the few coins with dates from the many. The First Edition of this book was comparable to the out-of-print work by Albert Frey in 1915. Today, when an early dated coin is sold, whether in Europe or America, it...

Hobby legend Kenneth Bressett covers large-size, small-size, and fractional paper money in the newly revised and updated 7th edition of the Guide Book of United States Currency, one of the best-selling paper-money books of all time. A perennial favorite among hobbyists, United States Currency appeals especially to beginning and intermediate collectors, but its solid and engaging numismatic text (written by the longtime senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins) is valuable for...

United States Proof Coins by John W. Dannreuther is the only full-length Proof Gold book of it's kind. This 2-part volume set on Proof Gold has nearly 2,000 full-color illustrations and photos of every variety of Unites States proof gold coins. It is the precision of these illustrated details that put this book in a league of its own. Before digital print, these die varieties and differences in strikes could only be described through text. With this new release, we are able to see clearly the...

The Catalog of Modern World Coins builds on the classic text by hobby legend RS Yoeman, father of the Guide Book of United States Coin. This book is great for collectors looking for an accurate book on world coins, for new hobbyists, and dealers needing a convenient type-coin guide. Black and White pictures, 6x9" over 500 pages. Revised and edited by Arthur L Friedberg.

Don't lose track of your collection-stay organized with the Check List and Record Book of United States and Canadian Coins. Its 6x9-inch size packs a lot of information into a handy resource that you can carry in your pocket or bag, or store in your safe deposit box. Take it to coin shows, shops, and auctions while you're on the hunt for your next numismatic acquisition. Check each box as you add a coin to your collection or upgrade to a better specimen. You'll also find plenty of room to...

Create your own personalized coin display to share. This would make a great gift for beginning or advanced collectors.**Coins and frame not included** Whitman Deluxe Coin Dime Board Holds 21 dimes 8 x 10 size Fits 8 x 10 frames and mat openings 11 x 14 mat included

Create your own personalized coin display to share. This would make a great gift for beginning or advanced collectors.**Coins and frame not included** Whitman Deluxe Coin Quarter Board Holds 24 quarters 8 x 10 size Fits 8 x 10 frames and mat openings 11 x 14 mat included