The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting

by Ed Reiter

Book Overview

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*...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312291264
• ISBN13: 9780312291266
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

I did not get it from the library...

...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.