This page provides information about books and other reference
material that you may not find on the web.
Coin and Precious Metals References
Reference Books:
2009 A Guide Book of United States Coins by Y.S. Yeoman – This is the standard reference on US coins. This book has been published yearly since 1947.
Strike It Rich with Pocket Change – Error Coins Bring Big Money by Brian Allen and Ken Potter. This book goes into how error coins are made and the main varieties of errors.
The Expert’s Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins by Q. David Bowers. Another excellent by Mr. Bowers. If you want to get started in rare coin show investment then this is the book to have. The book goes into the history of the coin market how you can profit for this unique investment opportunity.
The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins, 6th edition. Edited by Kenneth Bressett with narrative by Q. David Bowers. This book has hundreds of pictures that help you grade all the standard issue US coins.
Gold Rush – How to Collect, Invest & Profit with Gold Coins Edited by Arlyn Sieber, Contributing Editor Mitchel Battino. This book gives the history, pictures, grading information and pricing information for hundreds of commonly traded gold coins. This is a very helpful book if you are into gold coins.