Coin Book(HELP)

[shen13]

I am posting up a question for members on the best coin book to purchase..I have read on the red and blue book somewhat,..what i am really looking for is a book that gives details on us coins and years..ect.....not so much interested in the value in coins(collectors) as much as the history and info on our american coins....any help will be appreciated......

 

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[BigWaveDave]

That being your criteria, the red book will serve you well.

 

[bigscores]

That being your criteria, the red book will serve you well.

Agree. Just ignore the pricing.

 

[Beachkid23]

I use eBay completed listing coin book. It's free!

 

[BigWaveDave]

I use eBay completed listing coin book. It's free!

True, but nothing says "I am a coin geek" like a red book on the coffee table!

 

[Beachkid23]

True, but nothing says "I am a coin geek" like a red book on the coffee table!

My sister got me a shirt, it said Eat. Sleep. Coins! I have never worn it..

 

[cudamark]

The "North American Coins and Prices" is a decent book to have too, especially if, like me, you find Canadian and Mexican coins.

 

[DixieLandMan]

I have the red book and vote for that one.

 

[coinsareawesome]

I really like Red Book. I have the new 2014 version and I love it.

 

[BigWaveDave]

My sister got me a shirt, it said Eat. Sleep. Coins! I have never worn it..

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[Beachkid23]

1629 Sunset Pl
Ft. Myers, FL
33901

Want me to drop it off tomorrow on my way to the beach? Do you babysit too?

 

[BigWaveDave]

classic.

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

True, but nothing says "I am a coin geek" like a red book on the coffee table!

Redbook is the way to go. By the way I have 3 red books on my coffee table haha!

 

[huntsman53]

I agree with everyone about the Redbook but you might want to get it in the "Limited" Large Print Edition! The Large Print Edition is so much easier to read about and view coins. After that, then I would say your next purchase should be the "ANA Grading Standards For U.S. Coins - 6th Edition" to learn the finer points of coin grading. There are many books on every Series and Denomination of coins minted in the U.S. including many books on Varieties and Errors some of which can also be Series and Denomination specific. These can cost you into the thousands of dollars on the initial purchase and many hundreds of dollars to renew to the newer/revised copies every few years. You really have no big need for any of these other books unless you become a serious Collector/Dealer in coins. Also, there is a lot of information to be found online, so if you have questions on a specific coin, I would advise to start there!


Frank

 

[Dozer D]

RED BOOK by all means. The first 20 or so pages are great reading, especially for history of coinage beginnings. I recommend it for all interested in coins.