Coin Collecting For Dummies

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The perfect resource for coin collectors of all ages! 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 can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you’ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to: Start your collection correctly Evaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and more Buy interesting coins without breaking the bank Locate rare and expensive coins Get savvy about avoiding fakes Get the whole family involved in your collection Develop a buying strategy Clean and handle coins safely Keep your collection secure at home and on the road Investigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coins Create complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coins When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is right on the money!

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1 Part I: Making Heads and Tails out of Coin Collecting 7 Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Coin Collecting 9 Chapter 2: Understanding Numismatics 15 Chapter 3: Arming Yourself with Knowledge 27 Chapter 4: Storing Your Collection Correctly 41 Part II: Ancient to Present Day: Choosing Coins for Your Collection 63 Chapter 5: Showing Their True Age: Ancient Coins 65 Chapter 6: Making a Safe Bet with U.S. Coins 71 Chapter 7: Globetrotting with World Coins 75 Chapter 8: Exploring the Wild Side with Rare, Expensive, and Esoteric Coins 81 Part III: Focusing on U.S. Coins 91 Chapter 9: Colonial Coins: America’s Ancients 93 Chapter 10: Copper and Nickel Coins: Made for the Masses 109 Chapter 11: Silver Coins: Keeping Commerce Alive 131 Chapter 12: Gold Coins: Concentrated Wealth 163 Chapter 13: Commemoratives: Raising Money with Money 181 Chapter 14: Advancing to Oddball Coins 195 Part IV: Buying Coins the Safe Way 205 Chapter 15: Foiling the Fakes 207 Chapter 16: Weaving Your Way through Price Guides 223 Chapter 17: Wheeling and Dealers 233 Chapter 18: Going Once, Going Twice: Buying at Auction 243 Chapter 19: Affecting Value through the Condition of Your Coins 255 Chapter 20: Grading Coins: Your Best Defense 269 Part V: Selling Coins and Minding the Law 285 Chapter 21: The Art of the Sale: Selling Your Coins Yourself 287 Chapter 22: Selling Your Coins on Consignment or at Auction 301 Chapter 23: Coin Investments, Taxes, and the Law 313 Part VI: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 24: The Ten Most Valuable U.S. Coins 321 Chapter 25: Ten Favorite U.S. Coin Designs 325 Chapter 26: Ten Ways to Get Your Kids Involved in Coin Collecting 331 Glossary 337 Index 345


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780470282878
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: For Dummies
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • No of Pages: 384
  • ISBN-10: 0470282878
  • Publisher Date: 31 Mar 2008
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Language: English


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