coins and coin collecting

The Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins By Q. David Bowers Foreword by Kenneth Bressett

From Q. David Bowers comes a book so comprehensive and authoritative that only the “Dean of American Numismatics” could have created it! Drawing on the expertise of dozens of specialists from around the world, plus Bowers’s own vast knowledge of the subject, the Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins includes:

Chapter 1: Money in Early America

Chapter 2: Minting and Distribution

Chapter 3: Collecting Colonial Coins

Chapter 4: How to Use This Book

Chapter 5: Silver Coins of Massachusetts

Chapter 6: British Coins and Tokens for America, Early Issues

Chapter 7: American Coins and Tokens from 1783 to 1788

Chapter 8: Other Early American Pieces

Chapter 9: European Coins and Tokens for America, Later Issues

Chapter 10: Early Washington Coins and Tokens

Chapter 11: Unrelated Foreign Coins

Chapter 12: 19th Century Colonial Copies and Fantasies

Selected Bibliography

Index

This is the new definitive reference on colonial and early American coins and tokens, and related issues.

“I think we finally have something that will replace S.S. Crosby’s Early American Coins-in spades!” -George Fuld, numismatic researcher and author

“The Whitman Encyclopedia is a wonderful, and much needed, platform for encouraging the historical research of our colonial time period.” -Ray Williams, president of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club

? 352 pages ? Hardcover ? 8.5 x 11 inches ? Full color ? Illustrated with hundreds of detailed photographs ? Retail $49.95

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The U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program, which ran from 1999-2008, was the most successful coin program in history, kicking off a collecting craze unlike anything ever seen in the coin world. The final coin in the program, Hawaii, will be released in August 2008, after which quarters will revert to their pre-1999 designs. All 50 of the collectible quarters are featured in America’s State Quarters, by numismatics expert David Ganz. As a charter member of the Coin Advisory Committee to Congress and the U.S. Mint, Ganz deserves “the lion’s share of the credit for making the 50 State Quarters program a reality” according to Philip Diehl, the Director of the United States Mint.

Information for each state quarter includes:

• Facts about the state (motto, bird, flower, etc)
• History of the design
• Mintage figures
• Grading hints
• Common mint errors
• Investment potential

In addition, the book features behind-the-scenes information about how and why the program was created, as well as how to get the most value from your collection.

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Learn the language of collecting lucky coins, tokens, and paper money, and the answers to these questions and more:

• What is the difference between a coin, a token, and a medal?

• What are the most important tools a coin collector needs?

• What should a bride put in her left shoe for good luck?

Insider tips on buying and selling techniques, along with a guide to reliable sources and a glossary.

A one-of-a-kind resource on what makes a particular piece ‘lucky,’ with tips on detecting counterfeits and keeping your collection safe.

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Explore one of the world’s mightiest empires, tracing a path of more than 700 years of expansion and upheaval, political intrigue and treachery, cultural enlightenment and decadence – all through that empire’s fascinating coins.

Ancient Coin Collecting III: The Roman World – Politics and Propaganda, traces Roman coins from the empire’s origins in the third century B.C. to its final days in the fifth century A.D. This volume – the third in an acclaimed series – follows its predecessors by expanding the road map to collecting these intriguing coins. You’ll learn to attribute individual specimens while also gaining valuable insight into a civilization that used its extensive coinage for disseminating political propaganda.

Author Wayne G. Sayles shares three decades of collecting experience and a passion for ancient coins that inspires both beginners and experts alike. Collectors will treasure:

• More than 300 illustrations, allowing coin identification with confidence

• A comprehensive portrait gallery of Roman emperors depicted on coins

• Special-interest sections devoted to architecture, astrology, mythology and more

• Thorough bibliography, glossary and index, making this a powerful desktop reference tool

Take a journey through time and discover an exciting hobby with Ancient Coin Collecting III: The Roman World – Politics and Propaganda.

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What’s better than spending the day with Dad doing something you both love? Like coin collecting! In this follow-up to the bestselling The Button Box, a young boy discovers the joys of being a numismatist. He finds out about the value of coins, what people used before coins, and why historical images and people appear on coins. Margarette S. Reid and True Kelley present a colorful and exuberant look at one of America’s favorite hobbies. Educators and parents will appreciate how Lots and Lots of Coins introduces math, language arts, and social studies concepts.

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‘This unique book provides you with collector values are given for coins from the U.S., Canada and Mexico listed in up to 11 grades of condition, reflecting both collector market demand and sky-high precious metals prices. New chapters have been added to examine the four exciting new 2009 cents and six exciting new 2009 quarters of the United States. You’ll get advice about buying, grading, organizing and storing coins as well. More than 3,000 photos including obverse and reverse aid in coin identification.

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Build your own collection of ancient Greek coins with an expert’s valuable advice. Join award-winning author Paul Rynearson as he applies engaging lessons to collecting 25 different types of ancient Greek coins. You’ll explore Athenian owls, money of the Bible, Greek Imperial issues, and other classic coins. Soon you’ll be ready to take your own journey to ancient Greece, and create a unique, highly personal, and rewarding coin collection. 288 pages, hardcover, full color.

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2nd Edition. This comprehensive 288-page full-color book details how to begin the ideal numismatic pursuit: a collection of United States coins by type. Major updates to the 2nd edition are new market values, new certified-coin population data, updated Market Price Performance charts, new coins, new section on Great Collectors and Collections of the Past, new historical illustrations, updated auction records and a bullion-value chart. Whether you decide to collect from the beginning of United States coins in the late 1700s, or if you choose coins from the 1800s and 1900s, this book will provide you the reference tools you need: mintages, grades, collecting tips, prices, and more, all in one essential historical reference and price guide. Author Q. David Bowers

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Although coin collecting is a leisure activity, for most people it is also a lifelong interest of searching and uncovering, not merely pieces of metal, but extraordinary and exclusive editions of coinage. Coin collecting has been pursued by people for ages. It was even believed that, at one point in time, royalty took it up as a hobby. However, in modern days, ordinary people can maintain a coin collection regardless of social status or age. Many people, in fact, possess massive collections worth a king’s ransom. People collect coins for many reasons. Some pursue it as a sideline because of the business associated with buying and selling coins. Other people take it up as a leisure interest because of the fascinating history behind it. Several try it out a bit and then get fascinated by the quest of chasing after rare finds and get obsessed with it for life. Coin collecting has a science behind it. The study of coins, paper money, tokens and medals is known as numismatics. There are different areas that a coin collector can specialize in. The best way to start off the hobby is to decide what kinds you want to collect and then do your best to complete a whole set or sets of coins. Part of the fascination is in the pursuit of coins that go within a set. This is why you need to be specific about what sorts of coins you want to collect so you know what to look for at the outset instead of searching aimlessly. Since you will be investing some amount of money here, it is good advice to study the activity firstly. Familiarize yourself with the kinds of coins, their rarity and their corresponding value.

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