The Ultimate US Error Coin Guide: A Professional Handbook with Detailed Images for Identifying, Authenticating, and Valuing Mint Error Varieties to Create a Distinguished Collection

By Owen Steele

Develop The Expert Eye Needed to Identify Valuable Mint Errors Like Professional Numismatists Are you tired of wondering if you've missed valuable error coins in your collection? Do you find yourself questioning whether that unusual mark is a genuine mint error or just damage? Have you ever dreamed of discovering a rare error variety worth thousands but lack the confidence to identify it? Every day, valuable error coins pass through countless hands unnoticed. Even experienced collectors sometimes overlook rare varieties worth significant premiums because they lack the specialized knowledge to identify them. But what if you could develop the same keen eye and technical expertise that professional numismatists use to discover and authenticate valuable error coins? This guide transforms you from an uncertain collector into a confident expert! With professional authentication techniques and detailed images, this comprehensive handbook provides everything you need to identify, authenticate, and value the most sought-after mint error varieties. Inside, you'll discover: Professional detection methods to identify valuable errors others frequently miss Expert authentication techniques used by leading grading services Clear images of genuine error varieties for confident identification Specialized knowledge to distinguish authentic errors from post-mint damage Step-by-step examination methods for accurate attribution Insider tips for building a distinguished error collection Professional preservation techniques to maintain maximum value Buy This Book and Get 5 Exclusive Bonus Content The Official Price Guide to Mint Errors and Varieties United States Paper Money Errors Rare and Collectible Coin Card Set Penny Collection Checklist Collectible Coin Inventory Log Whether you're searching through pocket change, examining dealer inventories, or evaluating your existing collection, you'll have the confidence to spot valuable errors that others overlook. Don't let another valuable error coin slip through your fingers... Click "Buy Now" to transform your collecting experience and join the ranks of knowledgeable error coin specialists

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DMLFP1WC
• ISBN13: 9798345945407
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Not written by anyone with real knowledge of coin collecting. A book for people who can fall for the

Published: 11/9/2025 Claims • Discovered a 1972 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent • An authentication specialist at a leading grading service • A respected lecturer at major coin shows • A contributor to numismatic publications Note: These assertions are exaggerated and lack validation from any publication or grading service. Author Photo The photo's leather-bound books, warm lighting, and traditional furniture evoke a vintage or early 20th-century library or study. However, it seems to be a stylized or staged scene, with modern attire and composition blended with a retro aesthetic. Owen Steele – Editorials Since all the editorials are fabricated, the names used, and titles reveal the deception of this book. • Dr. Gregory S. Whitmore, Numismatic Researcher • Walter R. Sheffield, Professional Numismatist • Robert L. Montgomery, Editor, Numismatic Review • David S. Winchester, Professional Dealer • Victor R. Fairfield, Numismatic Consultant • Marcus A. Thompson, Senior Numismatist • Thomas B, Error Variety Specialist • Gregory W., Numismatic Researcher • Kenneth R. Marshall, Professional Grader The reviewers of Steele’s book all bear British surnames, fueling suspicion. None of the listed titles are known in the numismatic community, and no publication called "Numismatic Review" exists. Customer Reviews: Amazon AI Generated from the text of customer reviews: Customers find the book easy to read. The information quality and picture content receive mixed reviews, with some customers praising the content while others find it lacking. Moreover, customers disagree on the value for money, with some considering it a great reference while others say it's not worth the price. Additionally, the coin information aspect receives negative feedback, with several customers noting that the book only covers a few coins. No reviewer mentioned the inaccuracies in this book, indicating that its readers lack fundamental knowledge of coin collecting. Summary of the Author Owen Steele is a deceptive figure, yet his book garners five-star reviews and strong sales, which is frustrating to see. His claim about the 1804 silver dollar exposes his ignorance and failure to verify facts. This is just one of many errors overlooked by readers due to their limited knowledge of coins. In 1834, the U.S. Mint created these coins for inclusion in special proof sets intended as gifts for foreign dignitaries, such as the King of Siam (modern-day Thailand) and other notable figures. These sets were part of a diplomatic effort to showcase American coinage. The 1804-dated dollars were struck using dies prepared specifically for these sets, and they were not part of regular coin production. No silver dollars were minted for circulation in 1804; the last silver dollars before these special strikes were produced in 1803. There are three classes of 1804 silver dollars: Class I: Struck in 1834 for diplomatic presentation sets (8 known examples). Class II: Struck in the 1850s, with only one known example (in the Smithsonian Institution). Class III: Also struck in the 1850s, possibly for collectors or other purposes (6 known examples). The coins were not mistakes but were carefully crafted, high-quality proof coins. However, their rarity and historical significance have led to myths and misconceptions, including the idea that they were minted by error.