Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting

Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting

Author: Kenneth E. Bressett

Publisher: Whitman Publishing

Published: 2017-06-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780794845216

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As the old saying goes, "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck." Now Kenneth Bressett, senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (the "Red Book") and former president of the American Numismatic Association, has written the definitive reference to finding just how lucky you can be as a coin collector. From how to get started in the hobby to caring for your collection, with full explanations of grading standards, coin prices, and how to buy and sell, the Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting addresses everything clearly and with easy-to-follow detail. Squarely aimed at newcomers, this is a guide that covers all the different aspects of coin collecting-and in doing so brings a fun and potentially lucrative hobby home to readers everywhere. Book jacket.


Collecting Rare Coins for Pleasure and Profit

Collecting Rare Coins for Pleasure and Profit

Author: Whitman Publishing

Publisher: Whitman Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780794834067

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A guide to coin collecting for beginners. Everything from buying tips to coin storage. This title will cover all the basics that beginning collectors need to know.


Collecting Coins in Retirement

Collecting Coins in Retirement

Author: Tom Bilotta

Publisher: Whitman Publishing

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780794843779

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For more than 20 years, professional numismatist Tom Bilotta has worked closely with retirement-age hobbyists, and now shares his insight into retirees' wants and needs in this step-by-step guidebook. Bilotta coaches the long-time collector toward increased enjoyment of the hobby and helps plan for the future. He also assists the family member of a collector learn how to wisely manage an inherited coin collection.


Lincoln Cents 1909-1958 Collector's Folder

Lincoln Cents 1909-1958 Collector's Folder

Author: Warman's

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2009-11-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1440213267

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To do its part in the war effort, the U.S. Mint changed from a copper cent to a zinc-coated steel version for one year, in 1943. Rumor quickly spread that anyone who found a 1943 copper cent would be rewarded with a car from Ford. Now you can display your collection of the legendary Lincoln cents of 1909 to 1958 in this beautiful four-panel coin folder. Larger in size than the average folder, this unit has room for 144 coins, the most of any similar folder.


Coin Collecting For Dummies

Coin Collecting For Dummies

Author: Neil S. Berman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1118052188

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The perfect resource for coin collectors of all ages! Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection. The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You’ll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you’ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to: Start your collection correctly Evaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and more Buy interesting coins without breaking the bank Locate rare and expensive coins Get savvy about avoiding fakes Get the whole family involved in your collection Develop a buying strategy Clean and handle coins safely Keep your collection secure at home and on the road Investigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coins Create complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coins When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is right on the money!