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Which Grading Book Is The Best?

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mklpatrick
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I have been using ANA's Grading Standards book in helping me with the grading of my coins. I know others use Photograde. Yet another book out there is Q. David Bowers' "Grading Coins by Photographs".

While his last one gets the award for Worst Book Title of the Year, I was curious to see if anyone has picked one up yet. Which of these three do you like best? Is there another one I am overlooking?

Thanks!
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I have been waiting for this topic (and always forget to put it up myself!).
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Ha! I guess you and I are the only ones wondering about that topic!
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I was just thinking the same thing! Someone will come by and help us ... right? lol
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How about "Making the Grade" any reviews on it?
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I use ANA Grading Standards and Photograde. I also have a few series books(Lincolns, Buffalos/Jeffersons, Washingtons, Morgan/Peace) that have detailed grading photos as well.
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