General Coins, History, Literature

Best selling, award winning 100 greatest US coins takes readerson a personal guided tour of the nations coinage. Newly ranked coins of the 6th edtition are both prized rarities and readily available for popular coins. Frin the unique high valued pieves of collectors dreams, like the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel to the 1909-S VDB cent. This 6th edition includes a foreword by William R Anderson with updates values for all coins, expanded Top 250 US Coin Realized auction prices and more behind the...

Biography and portfolio of The Saturday Evening Post Illustrator, Robert Robertson.

Kids Love Coins � A Fun and Colorful Introduction to Coin Collecting! Make learning about coins exciting for your child with Kids Love Coins, a beautifully illustrated 32-page picture book for kids ages 3 and up. Written by beloved children�s author Charles Ghigna (Father Goose�) and Andi Martin, this book is the perfect first step into the world of coin collecting. Why Kids Love Coins: Perfect for ages 3 and up Fun and easy-to-understand introduction to U.S. coins Covers pennies, nickels,...

Stay organized with the newly updated Check List and Record Book of United States Coins, the perfect companion to the Official Red Book. Compact and easy to carry, it's ideal for taking to coin shows, shops, auctions, or storing with your collection. Track your collection: Check off coins as you collect or upgrade them. Record key details: Log where and when you got each coin, along with grade, value, and personal notes. Covers all U.S. coin types: Includes federal coins, modern series (like...

Coins of England & the United Kingdom 2025: Decimal Issues presents a complete and clearly structured record of all decimal coins struck by the Royal Mint from 1971 through the reigns of Elizabeth II and Charles III. It covers circulating coins, sets, commemoratives, and major premium series such as Great Engravers, Queen’s Beasts, and City Views. Designed as an accessible yet authoritative catalogue, it provides accurate, up-to-date listings and comprehensive coverage for anyone...

With the expanded third edition of his award-winning 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, author, researcher, and long-time coin dealer Harlan J. Berk has created a volume that appeals to both novice collectors and avid numismatists. With his engaging narrative and hundreds of fullcolor photographs, Berk takes readers on a journey back in time to the earliest days of coin minting. Each coin in this book ranks as one of the greatest relics of antiquity. Individually, they stand out as unique pieces of...

In the third edition of "100 Greatest Ancient Coins," Harlan J. Berk invites readers on a captivating journey through the numismatic treasures of Greece, Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and beyond. Each coin tells a unique story of history and craftsmanship, from the heights of Ancient Greece to the Dark Ages of Europe. Berk's passion for these relics shines through in his informative and engaging writing style. This edition includes new insights, updated rankings, and captivating visuals, making...

In this beautifully illustrated coffee-table book, distinguished numismatists Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett take you on a personal guided tour of the most significant U.S. coins of the modern era. From humble Lincoln cents to costly American Platinum Eagles, each of the ranking coins was voted into place following rigorous research to determine which were worthy of being contenders for the 100 Greatest. This revised and updated third edition features new additions to the list and dramatic -...

100 Greatest Modern World Coins, award-winning writers Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker explore more than 100 years of the most impressive coins of the modern world. They present original research and engaging narratives for beautiful, rare, expensive, historically important, and in some cases unique, coins from points around the globe. Canada, China, Romania, Cuba, Japan, Russia, Ireland, Montenegro, Great Britain, Greece, Australia, and many other nations are in the mix. Morgan and Walker...

Best selling, award winning 100 greatest US coins takes readerson a personal guided tour of the nations coinage. Newly ranked coins of the 6th edtition are both prized rarities and readily available for popular coins. Frin the unique high valued pieves of collectors dreams, like the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel to the 1909-S VDB cent. This 6th edition includes a foreword by William R Anderson with updates values for all coins, expanded Top 250 US Coin Realized auction prices and more behind the...

100 Greatest Women on Coins is the 10th entry in Whitman Publishing's popular "100 Greatest" library. "This book is a celebration of women's impact on numismatics," says award-winning author Ron Guth. Each notable woman is described with an illustrated essay and colorful images of the coins on which she appears. Guth also discusses the long history of women featured on coins, and how anyone today can assemble a remarkable and meaningful collection. The book's scholarly value is further...

A two-volume set on the history of the American Numismatic Association from 1891 to date.

It is estimated that more than 100 million people collected the Washington State Quarters. The primary objective of this book is to help families and young collectors to take the next step in actively collecting and enjoying the incredible world of coins. This book presents several innovative ideas for attracting and retaining new collectors, insuring that the coin shows and meetings are family and kid friendly. Read proven methods from several creative leaders of our hobby. Coins can be a...

Award winning author Robert Leonard takes you around the world as he explores the development of money from the Stone Age to the Internet Age. You will find a treasure trove inside this colorful, entertaining, and authoritative book. Gold, Silver, and blocks of salt. Massive Yap stones and little cocoa beans. Elephant tails, iron nails, whale teeth, human skulls, and hundreds of other examples of odd and curious money. Each has a fascinating story and holds valuable lessons for anyone who...

Foreword by Christopher R. McDowell Issued just weeks after the �Shot Heard �Round the World,� Continental Currency became the first paper money authorized by the American Continental Congress. Backed by the hope of a new nation rather than silver or gold, Continental Currency played an important role in financing the Revolutionary War. Though it faced counterfeiting, depreciation, and public distrust, it marked a major step forward for the colonies and helped shape the future of American...

William Bierly has researched deep into the origins and history of In God We Trust. He tells the full story, and introduces: Reverend Mark Watkinson, the preacher who rallied the Treasury Department to 'recognize Almighty God in some form on our coins' . . . Mint Director James Pollock, who was the former governor of Pennsylvania, 'a commanding figure' who worked toward the same vision . . . and Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase, who marshalled our nation's vast resources and financed the war...

Included is an extensive price history of all United States coins from 1955 to date and strategies to take advantage of what will be one of the great growth areas of the 21st century.

In this book by Q. David Bowers, there are many stories about treasure from sunken ships, bank vaults and reserves, hidden compartments, buried chests and boxes, vintage safes, hiding places of pirates and privateers, old cornerstones, barrels and casks, Mint and Treasury storage, wrecked buildings, caves and crevices, ancient estates, dusty time capsules, forgotten collections, attics and basements, and other lost and hidden places. Come read along as he shines light on the most astounding,...

Jam-packed with useful, easy-to-understand information on every area of money, This book includes cartoons, quizzes, games, and other activities to make learning about money fun.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.