Coin Books

[Holt0222]

Hey sorry if this is not where this belongs, But does anyone have suggestions on what kind of coin books a person should have in their collection. I have been recommended Cherrypickers' Guide, and I was wondering if there was anything else out there that you would recommend. Also what do you guys think the best place to get these are?

 

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[TheCoinKid]

The "Red Book" A Guide Book of US coins is a must. It's printed annually. Very good for reference purposes. Just understand that quoted coin prices are full blown retail (if not more).

Ebay or Amazon is a very efficient way to buy coin reference guides, as well as other books.

TCK

 

[Holt0222]

The "Red Book" A Guide Book of US coins is a must. It's printed annually.

TCK

Should I get the current year or a year or 2 older.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Older ones are cheaper (usually) and you can get the latest values off the internet. I never buy a current book; but then I focus on pre '64 US coins.

One that REALLY helps is a good coin grading guide. I have an old line drawing guide that shows the key areas of the various (US) coins and I find it a lot better than a photo guide.

 

[TheCoinKid]

Personally, I buy a new Red Book every couple of years, or so.

 

[spummerr]

Just look up coins etc on the internet, you don't need a book

 

[CincinnatiKid]

I do my best to stay current with annual publications, Red Book, etc.
I really enjoy old coin books ��.
For current pricing, I pay subscription fees for the CDN. (Coin Dealer Newsletter).
GL
Peace ✌

 

[TheHunterGT]

Just look up coins etc on the internet, you don't need a book

Some people prefer a book over a bright screen. The internet is not and will never be a replacement for a book.

 

[Cool Hand Fluke]

My best resource is the Standard Catalog of World Coins. These books have over 2,000 pages. Every country is listed from A to Z with photos and listings. Book has pictures of just about every coin minted the last 200 years. It been a great research tool for those weird foreign coins we occasionally find. I used this book on many coins I have dug that I just could not identify. A few years ago I dug a silver coin that appeared to be from one of the Asian countries. After flipping through the pages the book had an identical picture of the coin I found. The silver coin was from China, it was dated from the 1890's. This book has been used many times over the years. I bought mine used at a coin shop for $10.00. New they are a little pricey, I believe the are $50.00 + new. Try to find a used one.

 

[Cool Hand Fluke]

It's big! Kind of like the New York City Phone Book!

 

[jerseyben]

Must haves: Red Book, Krause World Coins, and this: http://www.amazon.com/Whitman-Encyc...-American/dp/0794825419/?tag=treasurenet01-20

 

[mnixon]

It's big! Kind of like the New York City Phone Book!

wtH is a phone book

 

[coinman123]

Some people prefer a book over a bright screen. The internet is not and will never be a replacement for a book.

Agreed, I find it easier to go to bed after reading a book than reading a bright screen. A bright screen does two things, gives me a headache and overstimulates me making it harder to go to sleep.

The Redbook (A Guide to United States Coins) is a must have for a coin collector.