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What coin book would you recommend for a starter book--I'm over whelmed just standing in the isle at the book store--I looked at 10 books! BTW-the Coin History on this site is awesome!
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Hi gussyboy1 Welcome to the forum . a book with general information which is often suggested is the RedBook a guide book of United States coins ,by R.S.Yeoman. while the price guide is not really accurate the information on each coin its designer ,weights and measures and some history is very good . once you have settled into a particular series or coin type or perhaps a few of them,, then there are series specific books which can be suggested . Metalman |
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I second that! If you only get one book, the RedBook (A Guide Book of United States coins by R. S. Yeoman) is the one to choose. They put out a new edition every spring. Edited by Bilbo
12/22/2007 6:09 pm
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Welcome to the forum Gussyboy. You may want to peruse this section: Numismatic Books, References, Supplies quote:
BTW-the Coin History on this site is awesome!
You are correct on that one. Bobby and Susan have made this a great place for all levels of collectors. |
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Welcome to our forum glad to have you like the others the Red Book is the best start. Read it and when decide what series of coin or coins you would like to collect then get a book for that series. THE OTHER BRUCE. |
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Welcome And Merry Christmas ! I agree that the Yoeman RedBook is a must for most any collector. I would also recommend the Cherry Pickers Guide to rare die varieties (or a similar die variety/error book), this will help you to identify any varieties and errors you might encounter- and show you what to look for in your pocket change that could be valuable. There are high quality pictures of all the errors and varieties , and descriptions and pictures of all forms of Die Doubling -very informative. book. |
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Once you get your feet wet a bit, one book that's on the top 3 of most U.S. numismatists' lists, albeit a bit pricey, is Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of Colonial and U.S. Coins. The book is a fantastic compendium on U.S. coinage.
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You could try Amazon, e-bay, or Barnes & Noble for used books. You'd be amazed at how many books go for anywhere from 30 cents to a couple of dollars. You might be able to get a beginners guide or old RedBook or Krause price guide on the cheap. |
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You guys are the best! I knew I could get some good advice by just asking!
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Okay, this is probably gonna get some eyes rolling but Coin Collecting for Dummies really explained a lot when I started out. Its terribly dated as far as any kind of idea on prices go (but then try finding a price guide that works reliably) but it explained a lot of terminology and really basic questions a complete newbie would have that they might feel a little embarrassed to ask about. It covers a lot of general info and doesn't cost much either. Don't forget to check out your local library as a source for info. They just might have something that will help you out and for anyone looking to get rid of an old RedBook, or any other kind of readables, it isn't a bad place to donate them. Even if you don't feel the info is relevant anymore your library would probably take it and be tickled to get it and who knows how many people you could be setting the hook into that find it there. |
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