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Upon first glance, I was curious as to the wisdom in consolidating these three classic series into one book, but I will say that after reading “A Guidebook of Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Walking Liberty Half Dollars” by Q. David Bowers, I am in agreement that these coins not only fit well together, […]

A Guidebook Of United States Coins, or the “Red Book” is the biggest selling numismatic reference of all time. Given this fact, it would appear impossible to improve upon, but Whitman has done exactly that. Bordering on what would be considered an encyclopedia, the new Deluxe version of the Red Book features full color photographs, […]

Being a fan of numismatic history, I can find myself lost in reference books for hour after hour learning new facts, but I particularly enjoy when I find a book that goes beyond just facts and figures and tells me the stories and the history of rare coins and how they came to be famous. […]

For years, the Morgan Dollar has been a favorite of American coin collectors. Generation after generation have collected these large silver coins for varying reasons. Many enjoy the history and imagery of the “Wild West” where some of these coins were used in circulation. Some have collected them because of their worth above their face […]

Coin collecting is a hobby that lends itself well to many different levels of interest and in particular, the collecting of contemporary coins appeals to many people because it allows them entry to this hobby of kings at a more modest level of investment. Typically considered to be a hobby gateway, the collecting of coins […]

Morgan Dollars are one of the most popular series in United States coins. So popular in fact that many numismatic references have been written about them. The most romantic part of the story of the Morgan Dollar, in my opinion, is the story of the Carson City Mint. Collectors romanticize this particular part because it’s […]

A Guidebook of United States Coins, Professional Edition By R. S. Yeoman Senior Editor – Kenneth Bressett Valuations Editor – Jeff Garrett Research Editor – Q. David Bowers   If I was asked by someone just entering the hobby for advice on how to get started as a coin collector, I would share the best […]

One of the greatest books in all of history, The Bible, has been read by more people than any other published work ever. In fact, people have been sharing the stories in The Bible for longer than it has been a book. Translated from the three most ancient languages on Earth, the text has been […]

Coin grading is at best an art and at worst an opinion, but very little is more important in determining value, save for demand and rarity. That’s why people spend years learning to properly grade and evaluate coins. Over time, they develop a familarity with coins and series and get a true feeling for what […]

While I am generally not fond of published price guides, I admit that they have a place in the collector’s world. They provide a snapshot of the coin market on the day that they were published and when compared year by year, they can give a state of that market at that point in history. […]