Found 2381 Antique And Collectible Coins And Medals Products.
Buying coins on the internet is something that carries a great deal of risk. You do not get to physically handle and inspect the merchandise allowing for very deceitful marketing practices if you are not careful. Some of the best coin shopping is available on the internet simply becuase there is less overhead to run an online coin shop, or to sell on eBay. There is also a wider range of suppliers that can be reached at the click of a mouse enabling very competitive shopping! Though, some deals are just too good to be true for a very good reason: Because they are!If you have ever wanted to buy coins on eBay or elsewhere on the internet but were afraid of being ripped off... If you aren't sure if you could spot a fraudulent deal... If you've ever been a victim and want to avoid being one again... Then this may be the perfect book for you!This book covers the following:Buying "unsearched" lots of coins,Miniature gold coins that have little or no gold in them,Shotgun style coin rolls and how they are sometimes modified to rip people off,Altered coins,Graded and ungraded coins,Identifying counterfeit silver dollars and how to avoid them,And a few more extra pieces of advice as well! This revised first edition features a basic introduction to coin collecting, as well as some pictures demonstrating key points covered by the book. Grammar and structuring has been revised to improve your reading experience. Anyone who's downloaded the previous "1st Edition" should have access to this revised copy.Coin collecting is very enjoyable and it ties us directly to our history. The steel pennies helped us win WWII, the Peace dollar was a celebration of our first great war coming to an end, the Kennedy Half Dollar was a tribute to a beloved president's tragic end. Lincoln was placed on the penny a hundred years after his birth, and even the bi-centennials in 1976 are to be admired depticting revolutionary war drummers and Independence Hall. These are small examples of the heritage we protect and preserve for our future generations by collecting and maintaining coins. It is the author's goal to help protect the integrity of coin collecting by eposing the fraud and deceit common to the marketplace.Not only are they fun to collect, but they represent a significant investment opportunity and safe haven when compared to stocks and other investments. Coins almost always appreciate in value as they get older and harder to find. Gold and Silver coins as well have outperformed any other investment by a longshot. It is never too late to start collecting coins, and some day you will be glad you did!Learning all you can about the deceptions that are out there is the first small step you can take in ensuring a positive, risk free coin buying experience.
Three Countries, One Price Guide Up-to-date prices and new coin prices make the 2012 North American Coins & Prices the must-have price guide for collectors of coins from the United States, Canada and Mexico. This one volume contains nearly 47,000 individual coin listings that are organized by country, denomination and date of issue. The United States section begins with early Colonial coins and tokens of the 17th and 18th centuries. Mexico's listings begin with 1701 and Canada's begin with its earliest unified coinage in 1858. Basic information about coin collecting helps those new to coin collecting obtain a better understanding of the hobby. Featured in the 21st edition are: Price updates reflecting the volatile changes in the prices of gold and silver bullion coins Extensive additions to listings for Canadian coins Market prices for collector coins from all three countries Three books in one! The 2012 North American Coins & Prices is the best coin price guide value on the market. About the Author David C. Harper is editor of Numismatic News, executive editor of World Coin News and editor of U.S. Coin Digest.
The Official Red Book, now in its 65th year, is famous nationwide as the premiere resource for U.S. coin collectors. This best-selling one-volume library helps you make smart buying decisions as you build your collection. Millions of readers rely on it for full-color photographs, detailed technical data, and up-to-date mintages. The Red Book covers the history of colonial and early American coins; official federal issues from half cents through silver dollars and gold coins; classic and modern commemoratives; Proof and Mint sets; error coins; Civil War tokens; pioneer (territorial) gold; every state and territorial quarter, plus the new National Park quarters; all of the presidential dollars; and more. You ll benefit from its practical essays on grading, investing, auctions, and other hobby subjects and of course, its pricing for 6,000-plus coins, in up to 9 grades each, gathered from more than 100 of the nation s leading coin dealers! The 2012 edition features more than 1,800 full-color photographs to help you confidently identify your coins. Updated values, mintages, and auction records. Expanded coverage of commemoratives, sets, and other coins. The latest research on colonial coins and private/territorial gold. New higher-grade pricing for classic commemoratives. And much more something of value for every collector, new or experienced. It s no wonder more than 22 million copies of the Red Book have been sold since the 1st edition!
Learn the language of collecting lucky coins, tokens, and paper money, and the answers to these questions and more: • What is the difference between a coin, a token, and a medal?• What are the most important tools a coin collector needs?• What should a bride put in her left shoe for good luck?Insider tips on buying and selling techniques, along with a guide to reliable sources and a glossary.A one-of-a-kind resource on what makes a particular piece ‘lucky,’ with tips on detecting counterfeits and keeping your collection safe.
Three Countries, One Price GuideUpdated prices and new coin issues make the 2011 North American Coins & Prices an indispensable guide for collectors of coins of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Basic introductory materials help those new to coin collecting better understand the hobby.More than 45,000 individual coin listings are organized by country, denomination and date of issue. The United States section begins with early Colonial coins and tokens of the 17th and 18th centuries and follows through to Federal issues from 1792 onward. Mexico's listings begin with 1701 and Canada's commence with its earliest unified coinage in 1858.New to this 20th edition are:Extensive price revisions to the listings of MexicoA vast array of new issues from the Royal Canadian MintComplete price updates for all United States coinageA great value at an economical price. The 2011 North American Coins & Prices is the best coin price guide value on the market.
The Official Red Book®, now in its 64th year, is famous nationwide as the premiere resource for U.S. coin collectors. This best-selling one-volume library helps you make smart buying decisions as you build your collection. Millions of readers rely on it for full-color photographs, detailed technical data, and up-to-date mintages. The Red Book covers the history of colonial and early American coins; official federal issues from half cents through silver dollars and gold coins; classic and modern commemoratives; Proof and Mint sets; error coins; Civil War tokens; pioneer (territorial) gold; every state and territorial quarter, plus the new National Park quarters; all of the presidential dollars; and more. You ll benefit from its practical essays on grading, investing, auctions, and other hobby subjects and of course, its pricing for 6,000-plus coins, in up to 9 grades each, gathered from more than 100 of the nation s leading coin dealers! The 2011 edition features more than 1,800 full-color photographs to help you confidently identify your coins. Updated values, mintages, and auction records. Expanded coverage of commemoratives, sets, and other coins. The latest research on colonial coins and private/territorial gold. New higher-grade pricing for classic commemoratives. Something of value for every collector, new or experienced. It s no wonder more than 22 million copies of the Red Book have been sold since the 1st edition!
Whitman Brand folder holds State Series Quarters 1999-2009 both Philadelphia and Denver Mints. 120 openings.
History is all around useven in the spare change jangling in your purse or pocket. For the past decade, the U.S. Mint has offered America a pocketful of history through its popular 50 State Quarters® Program.A Pocketful of History tells the story behind each state’s quarter: how each state chose its design; what is important about the people, scenes, and themes depicted on the coins; and what the collection tells us about ourselves. It’s an entertaining and enriching journey through four hundred years of Americain twenty-five-cent doses.This updated paperback edition will include the U.S. Mint’s new quarters honoring Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and four other territories.
Interest in coin collecting and paper money is at an all-time high, thanks in part to the new designs of modern U.S. coins and currency, the increasing market value of precious metals, and the great investment coin collecting has been in recent years. Recent reports estimate that there are over 1 million serious coin collectors in the U.S. And the U.S. Mint estimates that nearly 150 million people have collected the 50 State Quarters. The bestselling Warman's Coins & Paper Money, now in its 5th edition, is the most comprehensive, colorful, informative, and thorough identification and price guide of its kind. It covers everything from the evolution of U.S. coins and currency to the latest in minted coinage. Big, bold and informative, this invaluable tool is a must-have for collectors of all levels, whether they are children or adults, novice or experienced veterans. But this book doesn't stop at U.S. coins and currency. It also features a panoramic and full-color view of coins and currency from Canada, Mexico, and Europe. About the Author A veteran numismatist by trade and passion, Arlyn G. Sieber is a freelance writer and editor. A former editor of Numismatic News and Coin Prices magazine, Sieber was a 25-year employee for Krause Publications. His previous numismatic book credits as a writer, editor or contributor include the first two editions of North American Coins & Prices, Warman's Companion World Coins & Currency, 2nd Edition, Warman's World Coins Field Guide, Instant Coin Collector, and Gold Rush. Sieber has also contributed to The Numismatist, the ANA's official journal. Sieber is a 25-year member of the ANA and the Central States Numismatic Society.
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