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Valued Member
Canada
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Could anyone recommend a book or two that would be a good starting point for someone who is getting into the hobby.
Went to the local chapters store and they had zero books on ancient, greek and roman coins.
Thanks.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have one if you would like! I no longer need it.
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 Canada
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United States
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I have the 2011 Standard Catalog of World Coins 5th edition in e-book form I bought. It wasn't what I wanted so you're welcome to it if you want. It's 104 mbs.
Just email me if you do.
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United Kingdom
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Regarding books to learn from, I bought the "Roman Coins and their values" by David Sear, and it is really good for auction houses who have GVF (Good Very Fine) examples of Roman Coins they will auction to get an idea of what price guide to give. But I would not recommend that as a starting book. I found "Roman Base Metal Coins: A Price Guide" by Richard J. Plant a good little book. You can find it for sale on any major book seller or that "well known site, the name begins with an e and ends with a y". However, in all honesty, I started out without relying on a reference book, but used the wealth of information that is freely online to view on Roman coins. And by reading the posts you will see here from members this will help you to learn (I hope!  ) and you can ask any questions here and someone will be sure to reply. |
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United States
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It's called The Handbook of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins: An Official Whitman Guidebook written by Zander Klawans.
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United States
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You can find the old British Museum Catalogs from the 1870's and 80's on Gogle books for free. They are a bit intimidating for a beginner though. If you're just doing identification, online there is the Moushmov and Wild Winds pages. Otherwise get a copy of Wayne Sayles book, Anciant Coin Collecting Link here: http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Coin-...p/087341442XThere are several updated and expanded volumes which you might be able to find cheaper from a dealer or one of the numismatic literature dealers (Charles Davis, Kolbe & Fanning, etc). You can't go wrong by reading this book. |
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United Kingdom
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Moushmov is fine for getting a general feel, but for a catalogue it is pretty useless as only general types are referred to. It's also riddled with errors - This is not a harsh criticism as there was no Internet around then and double checking things was so much difficult.
Wildwinds is excellent and Dane puts in a lot of effort in keeping it as up to date as possible - and should really get some form of numismatic medal for her efforts.
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United States
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I would echo Sear's Roman Coins and their Values. Get a copy of the 1988 edition, (the one with a pink cover). Its the last edition of a single volume, with the new series being printed in 5 volumes.
A Sear's 1988 edition will remain on your bookshelf as long as you collect Roman coins. Good beginner book that won't be a waste of money later on.
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