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Pillar of the Community
United States
1083 Posts |
I checked out of the library, Q. David Bower's book titled: "The Experts Guide - Collecting & Investing In Rare Coins". What a great read! I can hardly imagine that anyone has a better handle on the history of numismatics in the USA, partly because Bowers is, and has been, so much a part of it. I have a much better understanding of the ups and downs of the coin market and what the factors are that drive these fluctuations. There is a wealth of information on practical approaches to maximizing the investment side of coin collecting. I am not really an investor as my discretionary income doesn't allow for the kinds of outlay necessary to purchase truly rare coins. Nevertheless, it is fascinating to read about the great collections and hoards of rare coins down through history, not to mention the US Mint's part in promoting the collecting of these rarities. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about the history of numismatics in the USA. Certainly it is a must read for anyone planning on spending significant sums acquiring some of the rarities that are on the market. Now if someone will just write a book similar to this one on investing and collecting in high grade circulated US coins. The more demand goes up for these high grade circulated type coins the harder it seems to be to locate problem free examples. Edited by okie-colin
07/15/2008 09:06 am
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Valued Member
United States
79 Posts |
I'll have to check that out
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2443 Posts |
Same here, I'm going to seriously check it out.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1984 Posts |
I own it, it's very good.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2049 Posts |
Is this Bowers guy in any way related to the auction house Bowers and Morena (spelling?)?
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Rest in Peace
United States
1943 Posts |
Yes. It is the same Bowers but the business was sold so he is not there anymore. He was involved in American Numismatic Rarities and is now at Stacks since the merger of these 2 companies.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
IMO, Q. David Bowers is currently one of the best numismatic authors and that book is an excellent read
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Valued Member
United States
131 Posts |
I have the book, enjoyed it and learned a lot. There's good history there but also a lot of solid information about many of the American series. Bowers obviously is one of the big names in the field, which is no guarantee that he can write, but I found his writing scholarly yet readable. Well worth picking up.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
764 Posts |
i read through this book about a year ago. its great.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
580 Posts |
I actually just picked that book up yesterday. They had two copies of it at Half Price Books for $9.98 apiece. I started reading it last night and I can tell this will probably be the most informative and entertaining book on coins that I've come across yet!
Mike
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Valued Member
United States
164 Posts |
I have the Bowers book and it is a good read. I could never afford to collect the coins he recommends. He is a big fan of uncirculated in the higher grades. Great for investment purposes, perhaps, but not for me and I expect the average collector. I think it is a big deal if I spend more than 2 hundred for a single coin.
I am trying to pull the trigger for a seated liberty liberty dollar(over 3 hundred). Sorry for a bit OT.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
580 Posts |
Yeah, something tells me that you wouldn't catch Bowers rummaging through the junk bins at coin shows.
Mike
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1353 Posts |
I also have it...reading for 2nd time. Always something new to learn.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1283 Posts |
Thanks, okie! it's a rainy day here so I'll have to hit the book store. You think it will be on the shelf in mainstream book stores?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1083 Posts |
It should be on the shelves. I think it was published in 2005 or 6. I got it at the library, but it would be worth owning.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
I have seen it in Borders and Barnes&Noble
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Posted 07/14/2008 9:45 pm
