Books on Cobs

[skeeterd]

Are there any good books on spanish cobs? History, designs ect? Trying to learn a little more about them and it would be nice to have a book for reference. Thanks.

 

[Mackaydon]

I suggest you start with this one:
The Practical Book of Cobs, 20th Anniversary (4th) edition, 2007 by Daniel Sedwick and Frank Sedwick
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[skeeterd]

Got it. It's a good book. Very informative. Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[Mackaydon]

You're welcome.
Sedwick also has a great website:
Shipwreck Coins and Artifacts of all Nations - Spanish Colonial & Latin American Coins by Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC
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[frankie]

Their should be one spot that we could put these useful sites, maps,books and research material. I see maps,sites that are useful for both land and sea. But their everywhere in this forum and could go to waste by not seeing them. It would make it easy and quick to get research that's here if put in one spot. Even past posts. Just throwing around ideas.

 

[Honest Samuel]

Are there any new books on these type of coins that show retail prices?

 

[Mackaydon]

Honest Samuel
The retail prices for these coins fluctuates like most markets. The retail prices you would find in a new book are months old. If you want current retail prices for cob coins, Sedwick auctions is an excellent source. I'd also check out the "Completed Listings" on Ebay for the current price of sold coins.
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