Coin World Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of United States Coins

by Coin World editors

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0886874831
• ISBN13: 9780886874834
• Release Date: May 1990
• Publisher: World Almanac Books
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellente coin catalog

Very good numismatic reference book, one of the most extensive grade details and price guide. a must have.

Cc: Comp. Cat U.s. Coins

Excellent reference work, particularly in the area of patterns.

From beginners to novice

The Comprehensive Catalog to U.S. coins is the most informative literature to enable the beginner expand his/her knowledge of U.S. coins but also enrich the novice by broadening his/her expertise in other U.S. coins. This piece of work is very helpful for all stages of individuals seeking knowledge of early to modern type coins. I always refer to this catalog of coins when I encounter an early type piece I'm not familiar with. This book not only expands but also tantilize my mind by the many types of U.S. coins depicted. Not a book to loan out if you wish to have it returned. I've purchased my second copy and will a third when it's updated. Thanks for a excellent book.

Detailed, interesting catalog of united states coins

This book has many similarities to the Red Book, but it goes into considerably more detail, alerting the reader to the rarity of many coins in high grades and adding information on rare, unusual coins such as the unique Jefferson nickel of the wartime issues struck with its mintmark in the original location. Such details make this book far superior to the Red Book, lacking only the yearly update of prices to truly dominate the field. It also contains a section on patterns, entirely lacking in the Red Book. Comprehensiveness and good formatting earn this book its high rating, and easily justify it as a general reference despite it's out of date status.