Whitman Publishing

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...

The Guide Book of United States Paper Money is a collector's guide to U.S. paper currency from the Civil War era to date. This book provides a catalog and price guide for notes from $10,000 down to $1 face value, Treasury notes of the War of 1812, encased postage stamps, Fractional Currency, and error notes. It also covers topics such as signatures on U.S. currency; grading standards; star notes; the Bureau of Engraving and Printing; how cash is made and distributed; and how to collect...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Whitman Guide for Lincoln Cents by Q. David Bowers. In this volume, you'll discover the history of the Lincoln cents seven reverse designs, as well as an inside look at the minting process and how to grade your coins, including Proofs. Bowers discusses how to become a better buyer and establish a fantastic collection.

Q. David Bowers, award-winning author, provides new insight into US Mint engraver Charles E. Barber's 1892-1916 silver coins. At the outset of an exhilarating period of invention, these coins were the workhorses of American business. Bowers follows the history of Barber's coinage from the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era to the eve of America's entry into World War I, as well as the inventions of record players, cars, and moving pictures. The Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins includes...

"These coins are appropriate for anyone's hobby budget, whether it's $50 per month or $50,000," said author Tomaska, who gives pricing in multiple grades for each coin. Tomaska discusses the history of their designs, manufacture, and other technical and cultural issues, in addition to offering behind-the-scenes information of the retail and auction markets. He delves into Mint workmanship shifts and explains why Franklin and Kennedy half dollars symbolize the end of an era. He examines the...

Immerse yourself in the historic Liberty Seated currency of the United States Mint�half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars. From 1836 through 1891, these beautiful silver pieces depicted the Goddess of Liberty sitting with a hat and pole. They were manufactured in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, and San Francisco, and they lubricated the wheels of American trade during the Hard Times Era and the nation's gold...

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...

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.