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The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting: Do's, Don'ts, Facts, Myths, and a Wealth of History

The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting: Do's, Don'ts, Facts, Myths, and a Wealth of History
By Ed Reiter

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Every coin collector has to start somewhere -- now The New York Times provides a wealth of information in one concise yet definitive volume. Every aspect is covered, from the history and origins of coins to the ins and outs of professional and hobbyist collecting. Topics include:

* How coins are made
* A history of striking techniques, and a look at the U.S. Mint today
* Coin grading: what to look for, and how to obtain professional certified grading
* Where to buy them: the Internet, coin shops, auctions, and places to find great deals
* How to properly care for a coin collection
* The whole spectrum of collectible coins, from novelty items and children's coin collections to high-end, extremely rare collections.

Additional features include profiles of ten historic U.S. coins, a glossary of coin terms, and a detailed bibliography of essential reading. For both seasoned coin collectors and young readers who just picked up their first Statehood Quarter, this book is bound to prove more valuable than a rare mint.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #514874 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-08-16
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 256 pages

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About the Author
Ed Reiter is the editor of COINage magazine, and is a former coin columnist for The New York Times. He lives in New Jersey.

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I did not get it from the library...5
...and found it to be excellent, it is THE definitive coin book INHO. And is most certainly not short on details. As for the two grading services...they are absolute industry standards, of course they are the ones discussed. To tell prospective purchasers to "get the book from the library instead" is...well I found such advice to be unpleasant.

check it out from the library instead3
I'm new to coin collecting so I think I'm probably the target audience. Although he covered a lot of ground, I felt it was quite short on detail. For example, he really only examines 2 of the grading services, so I still don't know how all the others compare. I'd borrow it, enjoy the easy to read style, take a few notes, and then spend my money on an other one. Which one, I don't know.