AMERICAN COINAGE,
just the facts
COLLECTING GUIDE
VOLUME 00 1
HARDCOVER
6 IN * 9 IN
322 PAGES
ISBN * 979-8321070451
PRINTED IN THE
UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
A guide that will take you on a journey into the world of coin collecting, exploring every coin that has been issued by the United States Mint for general circulation. You will be able to identify key dates, semi-dates, and better dates for each design accompanied with detailed images of the obverse and reverse, design types, and mint mark locations. In addition to coin details, discover collecting basics, the history of the Mint, and how to spot rare coins. Gain all the knowledge needed about the history of United States coinage.
Taxonomy
Practices
Terminology
History
Denominations
Basic collecting practices
Basic Terms
Types
Varieties
Dates
Grading
Key Dates
Semi Dates
Better Dates
Continental Dollar
Fugio Cent
The Mints
Metals
Coinage Identity
Half Cent
Large Cent
Small Cent
Two Cent
Three Cent
Half Dime
Nickel
Dime
Twenty Cent
Quarter Dollar
Half Dollar
Dollar
Gold
Functions
A revolutionary design approach compared to traditional coin collecting books. This guide is designed to help you collect United States coins within a cohesive system that combines the fundamentals of numismatics with the historical context of each coin produced. Focused on providing only the essential information, this book streamlines the coin-collecting experience for enthusiasts of all levels.
