- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: House of Collectibles; 2 Sub edition (Mar 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0375720502
- ISBN-13: 978-0375720505
- Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 2.7 x 23.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,259,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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THE GUIDE THAT EXPLAINS, ILUSTRATES, AND SETS THE STANDARD FOR GRADING UNITED STATES COINS
The world's largest and most prestigious coin grading organization has created an amazing, one-of-a-kind guide that reveals its grading and authentication secrets. From the introduction:
"By furnishing a simple yet detailed guide to grading coins, PCGS has made it easy to understand the number that appears on a grading holder. Reading this book will make you an expert."
– Jay W. Johnson, Former Director, United States Mint
This book illustrates and explains with precise descriptions and digital images how you can determine the exact condition of a coin. Here is a coin grading volume so complete that—like its author, PCGS—it indeed sets the standard for grading coins. Inside this illustrated guide you will find:
• The standards for grading all United States coins, including precise definitions of Mint State and circulated grades
• An all-new section on how to grade America's 50-State quarters
• The fundamentals of counterfeit detection
• The secrets of handling and storing your collection
• State-of-the-art techniques used to recognize 'doctored' coins
• Over 600 detailed illustrations
This detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of coin grading and counterfeit detection.
The world's largest and most prestigious coin grading organization has created an amazing, one-of-a-kind guide that reveals its grading and authentication secrets. From the introduction:
"By furnishing a simple yet detailed guide to grading coins, PCGS has made it easy to understand the number that appears on a grading holder. Reading this book will make you an expert."
– Jay W. Johnson, Former Director, United States Mint
This book illustrates and explains with precise descriptions and digital images how you can determine the exact condition of a coin. Here is a coin grading volume so complete that—like its author, PCGS—it indeed sets the standard for grading coins. Inside this illustrated guide you will find:
• The standards for grading all United States coins, including precise definitions of Mint State and circulated grades
• An all-new section on how to grade America's 50-State quarters
• The fundamentals of counterfeit detection
• The secrets of handling and storing your collection
• State-of-the-art techniques used to recognize 'doctored' coins
• Over 600 detailed illustrations
This detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of coin grading and counterfeit detection.
From the Author
An extraordinary achievement for the coin field as a whole
This landmark work--arguably the most beautiful coin book ever produced--will change the way coins are bought and sold for the better and forever. The coin grading standards bring education to a new high level; the counterfeit detection and doctored coin information represent a milestone in numismatic research. This book will set the standards for coin grading and counterfeit dtection for years to come. This is the most important project I have ever been involved in during my 22 year career in numismatics. It is a *must* have encyclopedia of secrets--and with the grading coupon for a FREE grading slot at PCGS, the book is virtually free! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
This landmark work--arguably the most beautiful coin book ever produced--will change the way coins are bought and sold for the better and forever. The coin grading standards bring education to a new high level; the counterfeit detection and doctored coin information represent a milestone in numismatic research. This book will set the standards for coin grading and counterfeit dtection for years to come. This is the most important project I have ever been involved in during my 22 year career in numismatics. It is a *must* have encyclopedia of secrets--and with the grading coupon for a FREE grading slot at PCGS, the book is virtually free! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a real good book I would recommend for anyone. There is a whole lot in this book to explore. Sometimes I almost think it is WAY TOOOOO BIG!!! But it isa wonderful book, and it is at a WONDERFUL price here!! Pick it up! It is a good book!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There is more knowledge packed in this book than any 10 coin books combined. I now know the standards involved in Mint State grading, although the average collector like myself should understand that you probably won't be able to sit down after reading this book and tell the difference between an MS-64 and an MS-65 if you couldn't before. Still, I am much more comfortable now in all stages of grading, and much more confident when buying and selling coins. The counterfeit detection part is probably not relevant to the average collector, but it is interesting information that adds to your knowledge of the hobby and the enjoyment of collecting.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have worked in the coin industry for a number of years and have dealt with most of the big dealers. I thought I knew a lot about coins going in and I still can't believe everything that I learned. Everyone who even thinks about buying a coin HAS to read this book. The clear language explainations and numerous pictures make this book very easy to understand. I can't say enough about it.
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