Coin Collecting Guides

Coin Collecting Guides

The books and publications you need on your shelf to learn about your coins and the art of coin collecting It does not matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned expert, knowledge is power when it comes to coin collecting. Doing your research can easily be the difference between buying a valuable coin and a worthless fake. If you have ever searched for a book on coin collecting, you know there are thousands from which to choose. But which are the ones you should not pass up? Here are my recommendations on what books to add to your coin collecting library:

Image	Product	Feature	Product Page
TOP Pick	A Guide Book of US Coins 2023 (Guide Book of United States Coins) Spiral-bound	Also known as The Red Book, is the best-selling numismatic book ever, and it has been under annual publication since 1947.	Buy on Amazon
	A Guide Book of United States Mega Red Book 8th Edition	MEGA RED is the new expanded version of the hobby’s best-selling GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES COINS (the RED BOOK), with more pricing in more grades than the regular edition, plus certified population data, more die varieties, and more auction records.	Buy on Amazon
	Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins (Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins)	Determining a coin’s condition and grading is important for determining value, and this guide to grading standards is a great reference.	Buy on Amazon
	The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Revised Seventh Edition Paperback	full of information designed to help you get the most out of your coin collecting ventures. This includes chapters on avoiding counterfeit coins and scams, buying coins online, protecting your collection, etc.	Buy on Amazon
	One-Minute Coin Expert, Sixth Edition Paperback	Offers information on identifying valuable coins, grading coins, trading, and other basic concepts that can help you take your collecting hobby to the next level.	Buy on Amazon
	Coin World Almanac	If you are looking for a great index of coin collection terms and information, the Coin World Almanac is for you. It is full of facts about paper money as well as coins, and includes relevant numismatic historical information on coin designs and designers.	Buy on Amazon
	The MacMillan Encyclopedic Dictionary of Numismatics	Numismatic terms come up often, but they can be difficult to understand. Doty’s encyclopedic dictionary alphabetically lists and explains common numismatic terms.	Buy on Amazon
	Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900	A hefty volume, Bruce’s Standard Catalog of World Coins provides photos and average prices for coins from around the world from 1801-1900. While it is not concentrated on a particular series and does not provide any “how-to” information on coin collecting, s a great resource for venturing outside of United States coins.	Buy on Amazon
	Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000	A hefty volume, Bruce’s Standard Catalog of World Coins provides photos and average prices for coins from around the world from 1901-2000. While it is not concentrated on a particular series and does not provide any “how-to” information on coin collecting, s a great resource for venturing outside of United States coins.	Buy on Amazon
	Standard Catalog Of World Coins 2001-Date	A hefty volume, Bruce’s Standard Catalog of World Coins provides photos and average prices for coins from around the world from 2000-date. While it is not concentrated on a particular series and does not provide any “how-to” information on coin collecting, s a great resource for venturing outside of United States coins.	Buy on Amazon
	Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins	Colonial coins are a great option for history buffs, and Breen’s encyclopedia takes an in-depth look at all U.S. coins from Colonial times to the modern day. This includes information on errors and mintages as well as detailed photos.	Buy on Amazon
	Coinage and history of the Roman Empire, c. 82 B.C.--A.D. 480	The Romans paved the way for coinage, and this two volume set offers information on each ancient Roman that was ever featured on their famous coins. The second volume offers more details on the coins themselves including thorough pictures and descriptions.	Buy on Amazon
	The Expert’s Guide to Collecting and Investing in Rare Coins	Bowers’s guide takes a look at both the history of the rare coin market and how collectors can make wise rare coin investments. This means looking at ways to buy online and through auction as well as determining grading and overall value. This book is considered to be for a more advanced collector.	Buy on Amazon
	A guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins: A Complete History and Price Guide	American Double Eagles have been America’s largest circulating gold coin and, though expensive, prove to be valuable collection pieces for collectors. Bowers’s guide to double eagle coins includes information and pricing for various grades and mintages throughout the years.	Buy on Amazon
	Strike It Rich with Pocket Change: Error Coins Bring Big Money	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, and key identifying details in errors.	Buy on Amazon
	2022 US Error Coin Guide: Unsurpassed and Comprehensive	The only error coin guide with over 2,000 listings providing a collector with an advantage for buying and selling.	Buy on Amazon
	Newbie Guide To Finding Valuable Coins In Pocket Change! Man Finds $126,500 Penny In His Pocket: Bonus Section: Guaranteed Way To Find Silver In Change Every Time	You Do Not Need Any Coin Experience To Make This Work – I Will Show You How	Buy on Amazon

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