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scopru Pillar of the Community United States 5029 Posts	Posted 10/22/2020 3:46 pm Just finished rereading the U.S. Mint and Coinage by Don Taxay. Would highly recommend anyone interested in the history of the Mint and the numerous chapters for history of specific coins to get a copy. This is a well researched book and is often referenced in publications that currently come out. Just thought I would share the recommendation in case any of you are looking for an enjoyable, informative, and very interesting read. Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 10/22/2020 4:20 pm Good to know, thank you! Looks like you can get it here: https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Mint-Coi...p/0668011254 Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12267 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 08:56 am I agree! It's a very good book - I've referred to it many times while researching topics of interest. I like all of Taxay's books. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 09:17 am And at Amazon too. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12267 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 09:31 am In addition to The U.S. Mint and Coinage. I also have these other Taxay-penned volumes in my library - I would recommend all of them. - Scott's Comprehensive Catalogue and Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins 1971 - Counterfeit, Mis-struck, And Unofficial U.S. Coins: A Guide For The Detection Of Cast and Struck Counterfeits, Electrotypes, and Altered Coins - An Illustrated History of U. S. Commemorative Coinage - Money of the American Indians and Other Primitive Currencies of the Americas Note: While a tremendous amount of new information has come to light regarding counterfeit coins since Taxay's Counterfeit volume was published in 1963, its core lessons are still valid and the history of famous counterfeits and unofficial US coins included is very interesting and a worthwhile read! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
scopru Pillar of the Community United States 5029 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 12:36 pm I also have the counterfeit one. Another very interesting read for anyone who does not have this volume. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 10/29/2020 1:16 pm Don Taxay disappeared in a most unusual manner and has been speculated on for years as to what exactly happened. An interesting story with no real concrete conclusion. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Taxay https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v09n01a09.html https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v09n02a17.html His writing was exemplary and is he still considered one of the foremost experts on US coinage, by many of the Coin World's luminaries, authors and researchers. "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 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 10/29/2020 2:53 pm Quote: Don Taxay disappeared in a most unusual manner and has been speculated on for years as to what exactly happened. An interesting story with no real concrete conclusion. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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