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DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 07/12/2008 4:36 pm The ever-present book question, in other words - which books regarding coins should I buy? Some explanation first. The reason why I start the new topic while probably the question has been asked before is that, not living in the US, I have limited options. I would like to have: 1. a catalog of US coins (well, I have something but it's ancient, battered, the photos are small and black-and-white, and the prices are rather ridiculous now), 2. something dealing with grading (best if it described grading of each type coin), and 3. something on forgeries also might be handy. I'd prefer a book with good quality photos (well if you know the JNDA Japanese coin catalogue.. the coins are represented by drawings there). The books below are those that I might just be able to get in Poland. The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States coins 2009, 47th Edition Thomas E. Hudgeons Photograde: Official Photographic Grading Guide for United States coins James F. Ruddy United States Coins. The Official Red Book (2008 or 2009 edition) R. S. Yeoman ANA Grading Standards for United States coins: American Numismatic Association Kenneth Bressett; Q. David Bowers Numismatic Forgery Charles M. Larson The Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection Edition #2 Professional Coin Grading Service They don't offer any description, only the title and cover, so I picked everything that might be of interest to me. Please tell me which ones to buy. And if it isn't a problem - why. I'd really appreciate your help. Report this Post to the Staff

onejinx Pillar of the Community United States 1231 Posts	Posted 07/12/2008 4:41 pm I would advise you to get The Red Book, ANA grading standards and the Guide to coin grading and Counterfeit Detection. I have used and currently own all 3 of them. Report this Post to the Staff
DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 07/13/2008 03:17 am Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
desertgem Pillar of the Community United States 860 Posts	Posted 07/13/2008 04:01 am I agree with the RedBook and the ANA guide. I have and use the PCGS book, but I really think it is more useful later after you have some experience with grading the coins. I use the back issues of Coin Values magazine grading articles on the different series. Their photos are superior to any of the grading books I have. Amos press does publish a grading book with colored maps of the coin surfaces and such, but they don't cover the older coins as much in it. You can plug the book titles in at Amazon dot com and search inside most of them to see what they are like. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 07/21/2008 12:38 pm OK Thank you once again, I've ordered the books! Report this Post to the Staff
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