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I've been given a coin book or two before, but they weren't really ones that I could use. I bought this one myself. It was less than half retail price - a former library book. All I can say is wow! It's like a college level science textbook. Tons and tons of info. I only have one coin that is listed in the book. Hopefully, I will acquire more soon. I just wish there was a similar book for US coinage 1793-1857.   Edited by scottk
03/16/2015 12:20 pm
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EF details...rim damage lower right corner of the obverse.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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03/16/2015 12:55 pm
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Very cool Scott. My numismatic library is growing as well. You may want to purchase the Official EAC grading guide. It shows you how to grade everything from colonials to Braided hair large cents. A must have for any copper collector.
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EF details...rim damage lower right corner of the obverse.
That's harsh. EAC grading a book. At least it's a book about copper.  Something we lose track of, having our noses so buried in the center of it, is that pretty much everything in numismatics is college-level coursework. This is as academically-demanding an avocation as any. |
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Coin collecting is about hoarding little pices of metal. Numismatics is the study of coins. Movin' on up Scott!
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There is WAY too much confusion it seems on how to use the EAC grading guide. First off, it is INCOMPATIBLE with standard price guides and should not be used to grade coins for use with price guides such as and not limited to: PCGS, Numismedia, Red Book, NGC, Grey Sheet...etc. The EAC grading guide may have the same numbers and nomenclature as the Sheldon system but it is in no way the same standards. The EAC grading guide can be used in conjunction with Penny Prices or CQR price guides and that's about it. It can be useful to find really nice coins in slabs. Also, as it only pertains to copper and only to grading, there are better choices out there to start your library before you buy something super hyper specific. Besides, the real trick is to know how to grade in BOTH systems or you will miss out on deals or pay way too much for junk. Back on topic, I have the OP's book, its great, not too specific not too generic. I like it! |
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The eac grading guide is on my short list. May get the RedBook next though. Then, if I have the guts to go through the endless black and white photos in the Newcomb, Noyes, and Grellman books, I'll get those too.... maybe. Edited by scottk
03/16/2015 1:28 pm
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Scottk is a copper collector. I still feel that this would be a good book for him. If he's going to become more knowledgable about copper coins and colonial coins it is an excellent resource. Is it for the average collector? No. It's for copper collectors. Scott knows there is a difference between market grading and EAC grades. It's time for him to learn it in my opinion.
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That's harsh. EAC grading a book.  Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Scott, this looks awesome. Also, after my newbie thread I'm already starting to love early copper. This could be bad..in a good way.
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I picked up this same book a whole back, I needto read more of it. From what I have read, I really like it. Congrats  |
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Fantastic book! Great buy! Has a lot of numismatic history, covers a wide variety of coins and tokens, has a (ballpark) price guide, and has pictures and descriptions to attribute varieties. That book will pay for itself. |
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That is a GREAT book Scottk! I have it and am slowing making headway through it. Very detailed and great information. The later Noyes books by the way are color photos, only the first two books are black and white, Newcomb is line drawings. The EAC grading guide is pretty good at describing the EAC methods of grading. If you really want some great large cent references look into Heritage Husak Collection catalog (my friend Mark Borckardt and EAC member wrote most of the descriptions), and the Goldberg Dan Holmes collection catalogs - they have some great photos, in color, and tons of information on almost every single Sheldon variety. Holmes actually has every one included as the ANS let him show the one piece he couldn't get that is locked away in the ANS collection, it is also featured in the catalog. Pretty sure you know about the PCGS.com book section, the Walter Breen encyclopedia of US Large Cents is free to read online, Walter's introduction section is one of the best. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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I love that book. Was able to find a copy at a coin show in MA a few years ago.
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