100 Best Coins Books of All Time
We've researched and ranked the best coins books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more
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Billed as the "biggest, most useful Red Book ever," the Deluxe Edition measures 7 x 10 inches and has 1,504 pages. The larger size and increased page count combined make the Deluxe Edition five times bigger than the regular-edition Red Book. It prices 8,018 items in up to 12 grades each, with 50,205 individual values and 16,667 auction records covering circulated, Mint State, and Proof coinage. The book is illustrated with 5,753 images.
The Deluxe Edition covers American coinage from New England colonial times to the modern day--half cents through $20 gold double... more
The Deluxe Edition covers American coinage from New England colonial times to the modern day--half cents through $20 gold double... more
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Since 1946 the Guide Book of United States Coins has served collectors as the preeminent annual reference for coin specifications, mintages, values, and photographs. With more than 22 million copies in print, the Guide Book is well established as the hobby's most popular reference. The Professional Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins builds on this foundation. This expanded and enlarged volume is intended for intermediate to advanced hobbyists, numismatic researchers, professional coin dealers and auctioneers, and investors. Its combination of more photographs, detailed... more
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The Official Blue Book of United States Coins 2011. This guide features grading and collecting tips, mintage records, historical information, and data compiled by more than 50 coin-elite contributors. Lists dealer buy prices, how much dealers will pay for your coins, not retail prices. less
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Niall Ferguson follows the money to tell the human story behind the evolution of finance, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest upheavals on what he calls Planet Finance. Bread, cash, dosh, dough, loot, lucre, moolah, readies, the wherewithal: Call it what you like, it matters. To Christians, love of it is the root of all evil. To generals, it’s the sinews of war. To revolutionaries, it’s the chains of labor. But in The Ascent of Money, Niall Ferguson shows that finance is in fact the foundation of human progress. What’s more, he reveals financial history as the essential... more
Max Levchin[Max Levchin recommended this book as an answer to "What business books would you advise young entrepreneurs read?"] (Source)
Muhtar KentCEO considers it a great read. (Source)
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Coin folders have a long, distinguished legacy as being most people's first exposure to coin collecting hobby. Everyone either has or knows someone who has been given a coin folder as a child and gone on to fill it with cents, nickels, dimes, or quarters.
The state quarter program has been one of the most successful in the U.S. Mint's history. It has brought collecting to the mainstream. Riding on the coat tails of the state quarter program, the America the Beautiful series comes at a time when the public is familiar with searching and saving quarters from circulation. A total of... more
The state quarter program has been one of the most successful in the U.S. Mint's history. It has brought collecting to the mainstream. Riding on the coat tails of the state quarter program, the America the Beautiful series comes at a time when the public is familiar with searching and saving quarters from circulation. A total of... more
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‘One swallow does not make a summer; neither does one day. Similarly neither can one day, or a brief space of time, make a man blessed and happy’
In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness. He argues that happiness consists in ‘activity of the soul in accordance with virtue’, for example with moral virtues, such as courage, generosity and justice, and intellectual virtues, such as knowledge, wisdom and insight. The Ethics also discusses the nature of practical reasoning, the value and the objects of pleasure, the different... more
In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness. He argues that happiness consists in ‘activity of the soul in accordance with virtue’, for example with moral virtues, such as courage, generosity and justice, and intellectual virtues, such as knowledge, wisdom and insight. The Ethics also discusses the nature of practical reasoning, the value and the objects of pleasure, the different... more
Ryan HolidayAristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics was something I reread and cannot recommend highly enough. (Source)
A C GraylingHe said the great question is how we should live well, so that we live a good life, and he came up with a very positive response – what distinguishes us from the rest of the world is our possession of reason (Source)
Christian B MillerAccording to Aristotle, it is hard to become virtuous, and hard to become vicious too. The character of most people is somewhere in the middle. (Source)
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Jefferson Nickles Collectors Folder Volume I less
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Lucas Davenport has seen many terrible murder scenes. This is one of the worst. In the small Minnesota town of Wayzata, an entire family has been killed—husband, wife, two daughters, dogs.
There’s something about the scene that pokes at Lucas’s cop instincts—it looks an awful lot like the kind of scorched-earth retribution he’s seen in drug killings sometimes. But this is a seriously upscale town, and the husband was an executive vice president at a big bank. It just doesn’t seem to fit.
Until it does. And where it leads Lucas will take him into the darkest nightmare of... more
There’s something about the scene that pokes at Lucas’s cop instincts—it looks an awful lot like the kind of scorched-earth retribution he’s seen in drug killings sometimes. But this is a seriously upscale town, and the husband was an executive vice president at a big bank. It just doesn’t seem to fit.
Until it does. And where it leads Lucas will take him into the darkest nightmare of... more
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The updated sixth edition of A Guide Book of United States Paper Money includes an engaging history of the paper currency of the United States. Every federal note"€"from the ultra rare Demand Notes of 1861 to the lunch money in our wallets today"€"is described and cataloged in detail. Fascinating narrative captures the romance and history of American paper money, and also explores recent developments in the hobby and market, including the newest $100 bill and proposed redesigns of our currency with the portraits of famous American women. The book combines the hobby-standard Friedberg... more
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An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld’s most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game—or die trying. less
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The State Quarter program has made coin collecting cool. What other activity requires treasure hunting skills and knowledge of history, and delivers a decade of excitement, the thrill of hunting for errors, and an interest in U.S. history, and state pride? Treat yourself and your favorite fan of State Quarters to this beautiful three-panel coin folder, with 60 slots and intriguing anecdotes about these history-making coins. less
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Recent News Story: The long term appreciation for high quality rare coins have achieved returns exceeding those of the major equity indices. Looking back over the past 40 years, rare coins have had a compounded (IRR) rate of return greater than 11%, while the DJIA and S&P500 indices have grown at rates less than 7%. These are important facts. Even if you just want to learn the basics of coin collecting, knowing how valuable coins are is important In this book we will examine coin collecting from the beginner's view to the investors view. Coins are becoming more and more valuable... more
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Collect all the state quarters, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories, in this colorful, durable map of the United States! States are color-coded according to the year that their state quarter was issued. Fun facts about each state are also included. Each coin slot on the map features the design specifically made for that state. There is room to collect all 56 quarters from each of the two mints112 quarters in all! Denver and Philadelphia Mints. Attractive oversize tri-fold portfolio made of sturdy foam core board. 12-3/8" wide x 13-3/8" tall. less
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Your source for North American coins!
With tens of thousands of individual coin listings, more than 6,500 coin images and updated coin values for the United States, Canada and Mexico, 2019 North American Coins & Prices is the ultimate single-source reference for coin coverage of North America.
Organized by country, government, denomination and date of issue, this expanding reference remains a clear, detailed and easy-to-use resource for a vast array of highly collected coins. The U.S. section offers listings for early Colonial coins and tokens of the... more
With tens of thousands of individual coin listings, more than 6,500 coin images and updated coin values for the United States, Canada and Mexico, 2019 North American Coins & Prices is the ultimate single-source reference for coin coverage of North America.
Organized by country, government, denomination and date of issue, this expanding reference remains a clear, detailed and easy-to-use resource for a vast array of highly collected coins. The U.S. section offers listings for early Colonial coins and tokens of the... more
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HER TOUCH IS DEADLY
As the only female Seminus demon ever born, master assassin Sinead Donnelly is used to being treated like an outcast. She spent decades enslaved, and now vows she'll die before she'll relinquish her freedom again. Then Sin's innate ability to kill her enemies goes awry: She creates a lethal new werewolf virus that sparks a firestorm of panic and violence.
HIS HUNGER CAN'T BE DENIED
Half-werewolf, half-vampire Conall Dearghul is charged with bringing in Sin to face punishment for the plague. And she's no stranger: He's bound to her by blood, and the one... more
As the only female Seminus demon ever born, master assassin Sinead Donnelly is used to being treated like an outcast. She spent decades enslaved, and now vows she'll die before she'll relinquish her freedom again. Then Sin's innate ability to kill her enemies goes awry: She creates a lethal new werewolf virus that sparks a firestorm of panic and violence.
HIS HUNGER CAN'T BE DENIED
Half-werewolf, half-vampire Conall Dearghul is charged with bringing in Sin to face punishment for the plague. And she's no stranger: He's bound to her by blood, and the one... more
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After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy. less
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Can't make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world's oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection. The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You'll learn what coins... more
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In this edition, collectors and dealers will find identification and accurate dollar pricing for every known 19th century coin, in five grades of condition. less
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Readers will get an accurate historical look at the evolution of American money from the preeminent U.S. numismatic scholar of the 20th century. They will also witness distinct changes in production, examine the different materials from which money has been made, and find information on who has appeared on America's bills and coins and the mints that have produced America's money. less
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In the sixth edition of A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, Q. David Bowers offers an engaging portrait of
the country's most popular classic coin. You'll learn what
to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how
to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter
collector.
The pricing, text, and certified population data have
been edited and updated.
"The world of collecting Morgan dollars is full of the
kind of historical intrigue that makes up any legend,"
said professional... more
the country's most popular classic coin. You'll learn what
to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how
to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter
collector.
The pricing, text, and certified population data have
been edited and updated.
"The world of collecting Morgan dollars is full of the
kind of historical intrigue that makes up any legend,"
said professional... more
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In Cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution. United States Gold Coins have seen a popularity boom in recent years. Thousands of new collectors have discovered their rich and facinating history and appeal. Important collections, locked away for decades have come to light, and a new research has provided collectors and investors with a wealth of information previously unavailable. There has never been a better time to explore the wonderful field of United States gold coinage-and the Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933 is your passport to that exploration. less
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The most universally accepted book on world coins with the most up to date pricing - it's the one you need
The "2011 Standard Catalog of(r) World Coins 1901-2000" offers information compiled from data provided by over 100 experts from around the world and garnered from a variety of internet sources including popular online auctions sites. With few exceptions, the values stated in this 38th edition have risen over those in previous catalogs.
From researchers to collectors to dealers, everyone counts on this single reference. The "Standard Catalog of(r) World Coins" has... more
The "2011 Standard Catalog of(r) World Coins 1901-2000" offers information compiled from data provided by over 100 experts from around the world and garnered from a variety of internet sources including popular online auctions sites. With few exceptions, the values stated in this 38th edition have risen over those in previous catalogs.
From researchers to collectors to dealers, everyone counts on this single reference. The "Standard Catalog of(r) World Coins" has... more
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The most up to date research on the coinage of Alexander the Great and his successors. less
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Within a few months of assuming the position of curator of medieval coins at the American Numismatic Society in 1980, Alan M. Stahl was presented with a plastic bag containing a hoard of 5,000 recently discovered coins, most of which turned out to be from medieval Venice. The course of study of that hoard (and a later one containing more than 14,000 coins) led him to the Venetian archives, where he examined thousands of unpublished manuscripts. To provide an even more accurate account of how the Zecca mint operated in Venice in the thirteenth through fifteenth centuries, Stahl commissioned... more
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This quality H.E. Harris folder holds Jefferson Nickels from 1962 to 1995. It makes the perfect tool for organizing any collection. 66 openings. less
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For five novels, Clive Cussler has brought readers into the world of the "Oregon," a seemingly dilapidated ship packed with sophisticated equipment, and captained by the rakish, one-legged Juan Cabrillo. And now the "Oregon" and its crew face their biggest challenge yet.
Corsairs are pirates, and pirates come in many different varieties. There are the pirates who fought off the Barbary Coast in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the contemporary pirates who infest the waters of Africa and Asia, and the pirates . . . who look like something else.
When the U.S.... more
Corsairs are pirates, and pirates come in many different varieties. There are the pirates who fought off the Barbary Coast in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the contemporary pirates who infest the waters of Africa and Asia, and the pirates . . . who look like something else.
When the U.S.... more
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Impressive in size, scope and detail unparalleled in the market, the 2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, provides the most compelling and complete catalog to 20th Century coins in the world.
You've come to rely on this mammoth reference for the most up-to-date pricing and coin detail, as well as the most complete and insightful review of available and collectable world coins. A worldwide network of 120 experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or researcher attempting to identify world coins, this is the perfect... more
You've come to rely on this mammoth reference for the most up-to-date pricing and coin detail, as well as the most complete and insightful review of available and collectable world coins. A worldwide network of 120 experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or researcher attempting to identify world coins, this is the perfect... more
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Charlotte Graham is at the center of the most famous kidnapping in Chicago history.
The task force of FBI and local cops found her two abductors, killed them, rescued her, but it took four very long years. The fact she was found less than three miles from her home, had been there the entire time, haunts them. She's changed her identity, found a profession she loves, and rebuilt her life.
She's never said a word--to the cops, to her doctors, to family--about those four years.
A family legacy has brought her back to Chicago where a reporter is writing a... more
The task force of FBI and local cops found her two abductors, killed them, rescued her, but it took four very long years. The fact she was found less than three miles from her home, had been there the entire time, haunts them. She's changed her identity, found a profession she loves, and rebuilt her life.
She's never said a word--to the cops, to her doctors, to family--about those four years.
A family legacy has brought her back to Chicago where a reporter is writing a... more
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100 Greatest U.S. Coins, 4th Edition
In the fourth edition of the best-selling and award-winning "100 Greatest U.S. Coins," numismatic author Jeff Garrett takes the reader on a personal guided tour of the nation's greatest coinage.
"Each of the 100 Greatest was voted into place by leading coin dealers, researchers, and historians," says Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. Inside the reader will find prized and seldom-seen rarities the unique and high-valued pieces that collectors dream about, like the 1913 Liberty Head nickel and the 1804 dollar (the "King of... more
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The latest volume of this highly regarded series presents for the first time an authoritative and systematic account of the coins minted in the Roman provinces during the period from the accession of Nerva in AD 96 to the death of Hadrian in AD 138 and includes the three reigns of Nerva (AD 96-98), Trajan (AD 98-117) and Hadrian (AD 117-38). The book gives a complete picture of the material, thereby not only meeting the needs of numismatists but also providing an essential reference for historians, archaeologists and other students of the Roman Empire. The introductory essays and extensive... more
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Sacagawea Dollars 2000 -2008
Native American Dollars 2009 - 2015 less
Native American Dollars 2009 - 2015 less
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Who were the models for the Indian Head nickel?
Why is it called the Orphan Annie?
What is the King of American Coins?
Fascinating Facts, Myths and Mysteries about U.S. Coins is a compilation of some of the more intriguing stories in the history of U.S. Mint coinage. Some are based on facts. Others are hobby myths. All of them make for entertaining reading. Read about:
The five-known 1913 Liberty head nickels
Augustus Staint-Gaudens and his famed gold $20
The short-lived 20-cent piece
The $1 million coin exhibit
The reason for... more
Why is it called the Orphan Annie?
What is the King of American Coins?
Fascinating Facts, Myths and Mysteries about U.S. Coins is a compilation of some of the more intriguing stories in the history of U.S. Mint coinage. Some are based on facts. Others are hobby myths. All of them make for entertaining reading. Read about:
The five-known 1913 Liberty head nickels
Augustus Staint-Gaudens and his famed gold $20
The short-lived 20-cent piece
The $1 million coin exhibit
The reason for... more
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In the best-selling Grading Coins by Photographs, Q. David Bowers has crafted a unique combination of step-by-step grading instructions for every federal coinage series from half cents to double eagles, plus information on the history and importance of grading; expert grading techniques; understanding the surfaces of coins; and smart grading and buying. His insightful text is combined with enlarged high-resolution color photographs for each grade, plus Proofs. The updated 2nd edition includes new photographs and fresh insight on today s grading standards. less
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The ultimate A-to-Z guide revealing everything you need to know to become a metal detecting expert
Who wouldn’t get a thrill from discovering buried treasure? Now with this in-depth guide, you can learn the secrets to finding valuable items like coins, jewelry and historical relics with a metal detector. With tips on choosing the ideal detector, step-by-step instructions on finding spots most likely to have treasure, and insider techniques on cleaning and improving items to maximize resale value, you learn everything needed to enjoy this fun and financially rewarding hobby.... more
Who wouldn’t get a thrill from discovering buried treasure? Now with this in-depth guide, you can learn the secrets to finding valuable items like coins, jewelry and historical relics with a metal detector. With tips on choosing the ideal detector, step-by-step instructions on finding spots most likely to have treasure, and insider techniques on cleaning and improving items to maximize resale value, you learn everything needed to enjoy this fun and financially rewarding hobby.... more
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A catalogue of Greek coins aiming to list with values every main type of Hellenic coinage, this volume covers the coins of Spain, Gaul, Italy, Sicily, the Balkan lands, Greece, the Cyclades and Crete; also the Celtic issues of Western and Central Europe. less
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Sam and Remi Fargo, heroes of Spartan Gold, return in this extraordinary new adventure from the number-one New York Times- bestselling author.
With Spartan Gold, a daring thriller that Publishers Weekly proclaimed "solidly in the Cussler tradition, [and] sure to please new fans and old," Clive Cussler introduced husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo. In their electrifying new adventure, the Fargos make a startling discovery that others would kill to keep hidden...
While scuba diving in Tanzania, Sam and Remi Fargo... more
With Spartan Gold, a daring thriller that Publishers Weekly proclaimed "solidly in the Cussler tradition, [and] sure to please new fans and old," Clive Cussler introduced husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo. In their electrifying new adventure, the Fargos make a startling discovery that others would kill to keep hidden...
While scuba diving in Tanzania, Sam and Remi Fargo... more
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One coin, for years the only known 1933 twenty-dollar Double Eagle in the world, has inspired the passions of thieves and collectors, lawyers and charlatans. Its extraordinary story winds across seventy years and three continents, linking an almost unbelievable cast of characters: Theodore Roosevelt and a Philadelphia gold dealer with underworld connections; Egypt's King Farouk and an apple-cheeked Secret Service agent; London's most successful coin dealer and a retired trucker from Amarillo, Texas.
Alison Frankel's stylish narrative hums at the pace of a thriller. Her... more
Alison Frankel's stylish narrative hums at the pace of a thriller. Her... more
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A Complete Token Collector's Library...In Just One Volume
Fully revised and expanded - with pricing ready for the year 2000 - this is the latest and greatest edition of the all-time best-selling token catalog, combining Early American, Hard Times, Merchant, Civil War, Trade and Gay Nineties pieces in a single volume. Inside, you'll find hundreds of new token listings and thoroughly updated pricing that reflects recent increases in the market value of this popular realm of collectibles.
Users of the previous edition will enjoy the dramatically improved photography,... more
Fully revised and expanded - with pricing ready for the year 2000 - this is the latest and greatest edition of the all-time best-selling token catalog, combining Early American, Hard Times, Merchant, Civil War, Trade and Gay Nineties pieces in a single volume. Inside, you'll find hundreds of new token listings and thoroughly updated pricing that reflects recent increases in the market value of this popular realm of collectibles.
Users of the previous edition will enjoy the dramatically improved photography,... more
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Drawing on a lifetime of research, America's top coin historian presents the most comprehensive guide to U.S. coins ever published. The definitive numismatic reference book, with over 4,000 illustrations. less
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This is a color guide to world coinage, from its origins in the 7th century to the present day, featuring coins and collectibles from up to 200 countries. It will help you understand the value and identity of coins, with insights into denominations, dates, metals, shapes, mintmarks, portraits and more. [BRITISH IMPORT] less
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That odd-looking coin could be worth a fortune!
Mistakes happen. Now you can cash in on them.
The U.S. Mint produces error coins every year on every denomination. From doubled die cents to rotated reverse quarters to missing letters on dollars, these coins can be worth far more than face value.
Featuring expert insight, hundreds of close-up images, concise details on what to look for and where, and up-to-date market values, you will learn how to spot and profit from even the most well disguised treasures in the new edition of Strike It Rick with... more
Mistakes happen. Now you can cash in on them.
The U.S. Mint produces error coins every year on every denomination. From doubled die cents to rotated reverse quarters to missing letters on dollars, these coins can be worth far more than face value.
Featuring expert insight, hundreds of close-up images, concise details on what to look for and where, and up-to-date market values, you will learn how to spot and profit from even the most well disguised treasures in the new edition of Strike It Rick with... more
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The 5,000-year-old Chinese book of wisdom, presented in a unique work-book format designed to help truth-seekers find new meaning and enlightenment in its ancient lore. less
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When party guests request a few tricks, be prepared. Ask for a coin, and perform some of the tricks in this book. Because you will not have been aided by special stage apparatus, the results will be all the more astonishing. As tricks with coins are so readily improvised, they are among the most impressive forms of legerdemain.
This book is the most complete treatise ever written on sleight-of-hand coin conjuring. Celebrated magician J. B. Bobo has gathered here the best and most useful of all coin tricks — not only his own, but those of some four dozen notable prestidigitators,... more
This book is the most complete treatise ever written on sleight-of-hand coin conjuring. Celebrated magician J. B. Bobo has gathered here the best and most useful of all coin tricks — not only his own, but those of some four dozen notable prestidigitators,... more
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Presidential dollar coins - 2007 to 2016
Philadelphia and Denver Mints less
Philadelphia and Denver Mints less
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Exquisite marbles produced by more than 130 artists and craftsmen are represented in over 600 stunning color photographs. The thorough text includes an extensive and detailed look at the pioneers, current artists, and craftsmen of the contemporary handmade marble movement. The history and development of handmade marbles is reviewed in words and illustrations, beginning with the earliest use of decorative glass and moving forward to the influence studio glass founders brought to bear on the pioneers and current craftsmen of contemporary handmade marbles. Also included are tips for the purchase... more
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A Catalog of Modern World Coins, 1850-1964. The 14th edition of R.S Yeoman's classic guide book has been fully updated with new photographs and retail valuations by coin type, in up to four grade levels. Editor Arthur Friedberg and his team of experts from around the globe provide an accurate snapshot of the exciting world-coin market. This handy volume is perfect for today's hobby: small enough to easily hold, carry, and read, but packed with photos, data, and valuations---the high-quality content and design that have made Whitman Publishing a hobby leader since the 1930s. "Who Should Read A... more
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Originally published: Racine, Wis.: Western Pub. Co., c1995. less
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In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency—extracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to one’s own lifespan. The rich aristocracy, like the Gerlings, tax the poor to the hilt, extending their own lives by centuries.
No one resents the Gerlings more than Jules Ember. A decade ago, she and her father were servants at Everless, the Gerlings’ palatial estate, until a fateful accident forced them to flee in the dead of night. When Jules discovers that her father is dying, she knows that she must return to Everless to earn more time for him before she loses him... more
No one resents the Gerlings more than Jules Ember. A decade ago, she and her father were servants at Everless, the Gerlings’ palatial estate, until a fateful accident forced them to flee in the dead of night. When Jules discovers that her father is dying, she knows that she must return to Everless to earn more time for him before she loses him... more
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Store and display all of the National Parks quarters in this handy collector’s folder!
Beginning in 2010, the United States Mint will issue newly designed quarters featuring a national park or other site approximately every ten weeks—and this compact folder is the perfect place for collectors to store each new coin. Complete with historical information and details of the Congressional Act that initiated this special program, the folder will keep this commemorative series organized, accessible, and easy to show off.
The noteworthy sites will come from all 50... more
Beginning in 2010, the United States Mint will issue newly designed quarters featuring a national park or other site approximately every ten weeks—and this compact folder is the perfect place for collectors to store each new coin. Complete with historical information and details of the Congressional Act that initiated this special program, the folder will keep this commemorative series organized, accessible, and easy to show off.
The noteworthy sites will come from all 50... more
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Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues, 1961-Present, 25th edition, provides the most comprehensive and complete reference on the market to world bank notes issued since 1961. You'll be impressed to find all circulating paper money issued worldwide in this fully illustrated catalog with current and completely vetted pricing for 22,000 variety listings and more than 14,000 note images.
The unwavering support of a worldwide network of more than 80 international paper money collectors and dealers ensures that the catalog remains the most useful and respected... more
The unwavering support of a worldwide network of more than 80 international paper money collectors and dealers ensures that the catalog remains the most useful and respected... more
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute... more
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This third volume continues the comprehensive revision of this era, and covers in detail the next fifty years; a very different period during which the Empire came perilously close to total disintegration under the pressure of foreign invasions and seemingly interminable civil war. The economy also collapsed and with it the Imperial coinage, a desperate situation which was only partially alleviated by the currency reform of Aurelian undertaken late in his reign. The complexities of the mint attributes in this chaotic period lacking as the do in almost instance the name or initial of the... more
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Quarters 2006 - 2008
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- with additional slots for 2009
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Enthusiastic, thorough, and everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure!
There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don’t even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of silver and gold coins or long-lost jewelry packed with shimmering, precious stones. These are not some made-up fairy tales—there are people who, at this very moment, are finding these treasures.
Veteran metal detector and treasure hunter Mark Smith takes you under his wing and... more
There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don’t even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of silver and gold coins or long-lost jewelry packed with shimmering, precious stones. These are not some made-up fairy tales—there are people who, at this very moment, are finding these treasures.
Veteran metal detector and treasure hunter Mark Smith takes you under his wing and... more
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"I emptied my secret money box, arranged the coins in piles and the piles in rows . . ." The market is full of wonderful things, but Saruni is saving his precious coins for a red and blue bicycle. How happy he will be when he can help his mother carry heavy loads to market on his very own bicycle--and how disappointed he is to discover that he hasn't saved nearly enough! Determination and generosity are at the heart of this satisfying tale, set in Tanzania and illustrated with glowing watercolors that capture the warmth of Saruni's family and the excitement of market day. less
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Join the pig family as they add, subtract, multiply, divide, and think about how money works in order to satisfy their big pig appetites!
The pigs are very hungry, and there’s no food in the house. Mr. Pig suggests eating out—but oh, no! The Pigs are out of money!
So the family goes on a money hunt. In beds, under the carpet, even in the washing machine the coins and bills add up, and soon it’s off to the Enchanted Enchilada.
How much money did the Pigs find? What can they afford to order from the menu? Join the fun and pig out on math and money... more
The pigs are very hungry, and there’s no food in the house. Mr. Pig suggests eating out—but oh, no! The Pigs are out of money!
So the family goes on a money hunt. In beds, under the carpet, even in the washing machine the coins and bills add up, and soon it’s off to the Enchanted Enchilada.
How much money did the Pigs find? What can they afford to order from the menu? Join the fun and pig out on math and money... more
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19th Century Coins Identified and Valued!
The 7th edition of The Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 offers comprehensive coin listings and current market prices compiled from data provided by over 140 experts from around the world. For researchers, collectors, auctions and dealers, The Standard Catalog of World Coins is the hobby's central information resource and has been for over 40 years.
This 7th edition contains significant price increases for many countries in Asia, Europe, Central and South America. Great Britain, France, China, India,... more
The 7th edition of The Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 offers comprehensive coin listings and current market prices compiled from data provided by over 140 experts from around the world. For researchers, collectors, auctions and dealers, The Standard Catalog of World Coins is the hobby's central information resource and has been for over 40 years.
This 7th edition contains significant price increases for many countries in Asia, Europe, Central and South America. Great Britain, France, China, India,... more
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A Higher Grade of Reference
The 2016 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 provides the most compelling and complete catalog to 20th century coins available. As the market shifts to a greater emphasis on higher quality coins, Standard Catalog of World Coins now reflects that demand by expanding values for coins of superior condition.
For the first time in the more than 40-year history of the reference, this massive guide now features MS65 values for much of the catalog With more values for PF63 and PF65 than ever before as well, you will discover... more
The 2016 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 provides the most compelling and complete catalog to 20th century coins available. As the market shifts to a greater emphasis on higher quality coins, Standard Catalog of World Coins now reflects that demand by expanding values for coins of superior condition.
For the first time in the more than 40-year history of the reference, this massive guide now features MS65 values for much of the catalog With more values for PF63 and PF65 than ever before as well, you will discover... more
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This text has German and colonial market values listed in up to four grades of preservation. Thalers and multiple thalers struck before 1800 are cross-referenced to an enhanced Davenport system, with a guide for determining intrinsic values and authenticity. less
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This catalogue is unique in providing the collector with the only comprehensive and authoritative guide devoted specifically to the local coinages of the Roman Empire, undoubtedly the most neglected series in the whole of ancient classical numismatics. Greek Imperial coins span more than three centuries from Augustus to Diocletian, and were issued at over six hundred mints from Spain to Mesopotamia. less
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Who knew the life of a penny could be so exciting?
Born in 1983, our copper (well, zinc and copper as we find out) narrator travels everywhere from New York City to Portland, Oregon, to Puerto Rico describing in colorful detail his many adventures along the way.
Randy Siegel's quirky, informative text mixed with Serge Bloch's spare but exuberant illustrations (which make use of real pennies) make this book a must-have for lovers of American history or just a good story.
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Born in 1983, our copper (well, zinc and copper as we find out) narrator travels everywhere from New York City to Portland, Oregon, to Puerto Rico describing in colorful detail his many adventures along the way.
Randy Siegel's quirky, informative text mixed with Serge Bloch's spare but exuberant illustrations (which make use of real pennies) make this book a must-have for lovers of American history or just a good story.
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ASIN B00CHPQAV4 moved to the most recent edition here
Books One, Two, and Three of the bestselling Judas Chronicles series
Immortal Plague
William Barrow carries a dark secret. A very dark secret.
An archivist for the Smithsonian Institute and also a part-time operative for the CIA, no one would ever suspect the handsome ‘thirty-ish’ William is in fact the most reviled human being to ever walk the earth. His infectious warmth and sense of humor make... more
Books One, Two, and Three of the bestselling Judas Chronicles series
Immortal Plague
William Barrow carries a dark secret. A very dark secret.
An archivist for the Smithsonian Institute and also a part-time operative for the CIA, no one would ever suspect the handsome ‘thirty-ish’ William is in fact the most reviled human being to ever walk the earth. His infectious warmth and sense of humor make... more
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Find out just how economical and interesting ancient coins can be. Author Wayne Sayles explains what to collect, why to select certain pieces and what to avoid. Discover these unusual and beautiful coins. less
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The #1 Best-Selling Guide to Dealer Buying Prices 71st edition (2014) Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual Handbook of United States Coins the OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK to make buying offers. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth! The Blue Book's price listings offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. less
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Grading coins is the single most important skill for a coin collector to have. Plenty of books will show you pictures of coins in various grades, and ask you to match the coin to a picture. Very few books go through each facet of grading and explain them in depth, in easy to understand terms that even a novice can understand. There is plenty of science involved - but there is also an art to the skill of grading. This book will help you piece together each component: surfaces, luster, strike, wear, contact marks, and eye appeal. Beginners and advanced students of numismatics alike will learn... more
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The Byzantine Empire lasted for almost a thousand years after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. The period covered by this catalogue is from the reign of Anastasius I (491518) until the capture of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453. When this catalogue was first published in 1974 it was hailed as containing more information in a concise form than any other single volume on the Byzantine series. less
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This work approaches the subject of Greek coinage with the intention of helping collectors differentiate between coins of the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. With this book's condensed and easy-to-follow format, today's busy collectors can access essential information quickly. less
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This quality H.E. Harris folder holds Lincoln Cents from 1975-2013. It makes the perfect tool for organizing any collection. 90 openings. Has Additonal openings with no dates. less
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Part Dr. Who, part Blade Runner, and part A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this genre-busting fantasy from the author of Incarceron asks: If you had the chance to change the past, would you do it?
In book two of the critically acclaimed Obsidian Mirror series, New York Times bestselling author Catherine Fisher, called “the first lady of British fantasy” by the London Times, once again shows us that she is a master of world-building and surprising plot-twists. Jake, Sarah, and Oberon Venn continue their fight for control of the Obsidian Mirror, and whoever wins will either save a life,... more
In book two of the critically acclaimed Obsidian Mirror series, New York Times bestselling author Catherine Fisher, called “the first lady of British fantasy” by the London Times, once again shows us that she is a master of world-building and surprising plot-twists. Jake, Sarah, and Oberon Venn continue their fight for control of the Obsidian Mirror, and whoever wins will either save a life,... more
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