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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i am new to collecting coins and besides a price guide is there a coin collecting book for dummies ?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1353 Posts |
yes...try coin collecting for Dummies!
no pun intended
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3077 Posts |
ok its goning on my christmas list thanks
i probly should have used google
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2269 Posts |
If you go to your local book store you should be able to find a few different coin books, geared toward a beginner.
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Valued Member
United States
115 Posts |
yotie- You could go to google but what you would be presented with is hundreds of books you may eventually want to get but in the meantime it could be a little overwhelming. I think it is a very good idea you had by asking here as it will allow you to narrow your search. Is there a certain series you are going to collect?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19930 Posts |
Get the Red Book, it's the best general guide out there. |
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Moderator
 United States
16677 Posts |
 . Great identification and educational guide. swcoin.ecrater.com
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New Member
United States
49 Posts |
I am not one for buying dummies books. I am curious what the members of this forum consider their favorite books? I know a lot of poeple "read and roll hunt" when not actively seeking a particular coin, so what do you read?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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For collectors of U.S. coins there are 2 excellent books available for under $20: 1. A Guide Book of United States Type Coins (The Official Red Book) by Q. David Bowers. 2. Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection by PCGS. Both contain a wealth of information and are excellent for general reading and reference. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3077 Posts |
Josh I am mostly interested in dollar coins and I am thinking of doing quarters
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Valued Member
United States
115 Posts |
yotie- A great book for Morgan silver dollars is: A Guide Book of Morgan silver dollars (Official Red Book) by Q. David Bowers. You can find it on Amazon.com for less than $20. I would consider it a must have resource if your even thinking aout getting into Morgans. Good luck with your collection and if I or anybody else on this forum can help I'm sure they would jump at the chance. |
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Valued Member
United States
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To those who recommend Q. David Bowers' A guide book of Morgan silver dollars: Don't you think that that book, which I have, is a bit overwhelming for a beginner? |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I learnt everything on coin collecting from this forum itself.. Didn't have any guide books whatsoever.. Thanks CCF!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Can't go wrong with all the books listed above. Once you've read them, esp the " Red Book" and decided want "YOU" want to collect...then there are many good books on certain coins or certain areas. Remember "The joy is in the journey". Collect what makes you happy. And Welcome!! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Don't forget a good book on coin grading.
Check Whitman Publishing's web site.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I learnt everything on coin collecting from this forum itself.. Didn't have any guide books whatsoever.. Thanks CCF! thats an option but dang this is a big forum to read Edited by yotie
11/24/2008 9:12 pm
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Posted 11/23/2008 10:00 am
