Publications

A timeless essential: All illustrations in color Covers Large Size Notes, Small Size Notes, Fractional Currency, Encased Postage, Colonial and Continental Currency, Error Notes, NEW! Treasury Notes (1812-1861), Confederate States of America, Postage Envelopes, Postal Notes, Uncut Sheets, and Paper money mules Prices provided for up to 7 conditions (from VG8 to Gem 65) Utilizes the universally-used Friedberg Numbering System™ for describing United States currency Includes a full listing...

A timeless essential: All illustrations in color Covers Large Size Notes, Small Size Notes, Fractional Currency, Encased Postage, Colonial and Continental Currency, Error Notes, NEW! Treasury Notes (1812-1861), Confederate States of America, Postage Envelopes, Postal Notes, Uncut Sheets, and Paper money mules Prices provided for up to 7 conditions (from VG8 to Gem 65) Utilizes the universally-used Friedberg Numbering System™ for describing United States currency Includes a full listing...

In this updated 2nd edition of the award winning book, Robert W Shippee reveals how he got serious about building a menaingful collection of rare coins. His carefully assembled Waccabuc Collection of half cents through $20 gold double eagles sold at public auction for a profitable $1.5 million! The first edition quickly became one of the most talked-about books on collecting and investing in US coins. Longtime hobbyist read ti and said "I wish I'd had a guide like this when I started...

The 10th Edition Includes the following: Pricing for over 12,700 business issue coins from Tokens to the present day using nearly 118,000 price points.   Listings and pricing for thousands of variety coins not listed in any other guides, including counter-stamped coins.   Listings and pricing for over 750 provincial coins and sets dating from 1823 to 1947. Listings and pricing for nearly 1,800 Tokens dating from 1670 to about 1893. Pricing for high-grade coins...

Donald H. Kagin is one of the most respected names in the rare coin and precious metals business. The numismatic Ph.D. has put together a sophisticated guide for investors and collectors aimed toward making prudent decisions in these markets. This full color book includes an introduction by Scott Travers.

The best-selling book's companion GOLD: Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Gold Right Now Silver is even more affordable than gold, and it's a great way to diversify your portfolio with real assets. It's also the precious metal used to manufacture some of the world's most popular collector coins. You'll discover how to get the most out of your money when buying silver, how to sell it for a profit, the numerous types of silver you may invest in, common mistakes to avoid,...

A fully updated and expanded edition. Includes a comprehensive year-by-year analysis, historical pricing data, and collecting tips.

This book is divided into three parts: Planchet errors, Die errors, and strike errors. Each section is broken down by date and mintmark and many photos are provided.

Dr. George G. Wilkins advertised his trade by counter-stamping coins in circulation, particularly one-cent coins. The author provides us with a history of counterstamped coins and an interesting profile of Dr. Wilkins.

In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change. More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes: Coverage of Lincoln Memorial...

It is often forgotten that between 1942 and 1946, 425,000 German, Italian and Japanese prisoner of war were held at 700 POW camps in 46 U.S. States. They got here on troop ships that would have otherwise returned empty.This book is about the money, or chits that POWs used for their expenses in the camp, for cigarettes, candy or other items. The authors are both recognized experts on the topic.Years in the making, this is the most comprehensive book ever done on the subject. There are brief...

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For 50 years, the Franklin Mint has been produc-ing beautiful collectibles now found in millions of homes across the world. It all started in 1964 when founder Joe Segel minted a silver coin honoring the late General Douglas MacArthur, and soon the company was creating collectible coins, commem-orative medals, sparkling pendants, decorative Christmas ornaments and other valuable art. The product line then expanded into entertainment, with breathtaking creations like the Civil War chess set,...

The Numismatourist is the first book of its kind as a world-wide travel guide for the numismatist. It is also for the numismatist who is traveling, either on vacation or business, and wishes to visit those places that of are interest to the hobby or profession. Inside you will find a numismatic travel guide, listing over 175 places in 75 countries open to the public, with almost 100 of these described in detail with pictures that are spread over North, Central, and South America, the...

Learn about the basics of coins and money, handling, storing and collecting including facinating coin facts and history.

Reprinted in Spring 2009 - A handbook of the rarest, most popular and desirable Morgan varieties. Ideal for dealers.

The primary objective of this book is the presentation and advancement of knowledge of many of the top Morgan Dollar die varieties. The evolution in the study of a series requires a more in depth understanding of those coins. Not just that they exist, but how and why they were created and what factors contributed to their creation. The first chapter explains what criteria was used to select the top varieties. The beginning of the book presents the die making process and provides an analysis on...

Learn about errors, varieties and how die varieties are made. Book provides valuable for all varieties and is a must of the Liberty Head nickel collector.

Reference covering Mercury dime varieties with over 55 doubled, 50 repunched mintmarks and 350 photographs. Values are given for all varieties covered in this book.