Us Error Coins Guide 2025: A Collector's Guide to Identifying and Valuing Minting Mistakes

By Merle Wallace

Unlock the fascinating world of error coins with this definitive collector's guide. Whether you're a seasoned numismatist or just starting your collection, this book offers expert insights on identifying and evaluating minting mistakes in U.S. currency. From off-center strikes to double dies and die cracks, discover how to spot rare errors that can dramatically increase the value of your coins.

With easy-to-follow descriptions, detailed images, and up-to-date market trends, US Error Coins Guide 2025 is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about U.S. coin collecting. Learn how to assess the rarity of errors, understand their historical context, and master the techniques for determining their worth. Whether you're buying, selling, or expanding your collection, this guide will help you navigate the world of error coins with confidence.

Perfect for collectors of all levels, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the most common and sought-after error coins, along with expert tips on finding valuable mistakes in circulation. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the hidden gems of the U.S. Mint's past-each one an intriguing piece of history waiting to be discovered.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DR31DH1J
• ISBN13: 9798304098984
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Not a coin guide that is credible.

Subject: US Error Coin Guide 2025 by Merle Wallace Dear Coin Collectors, If you're thinking about buying the US Error Coin Guide 2025 by Merle Wallace, beware of major inaccuracies that could mislead collectors, particularly beginners. The author is likely not a US coin collector and may reside outside the US. The name "Wallace" appears to be a generic English name chosen for publication. The book contains glaring errors that suggest a lack of numismatic expertise, with several claims unsupported by reputable numismatic references, including: • Wallace claims the 1913 V-Nickels were “minting errors.” The 1913 V-Nickels are not minting errors but were deliberately produced by someone with access to U.S. Mint facilities. • Wallace misrepresents die errors as caused by defects on the dies. This statement is partially correct, however die errors also include doubled dies and RPMs. • The book's definition of a weak strike resulting from a die not making full contact with the planchet is misleading and not credible in numismatic terms. • Wallace’s statement on overstrike is incorrect. Correctly stated by PCGS: “Overstrikes are coins or tokens struck using an already struck example of a different issue as a planchet.” • Wallace states, “It is well known that counterfeit coins and coins listed as error coins that are not error coins are posted on eBay all the time; however, there are no cases of Heritage auctions posting any counterfeit coins.” eBay has counterfeit coins, however; a premier auction house like Heritage does not. Wallace’s book contains numerous inaccuracies and misleading claims that could lead to coin misidentification, overpaying for common items, or chasing non-existent varieties, risking financial loss or frustration. Amazon reviews echo these concerns, citing “misleading statements” and questioning the book’s professionalism, further undermining its credibility. For reliable information, avoid sources from self-proclaimed experts who plagiarize error coin photos from sites like HA, NGC, Variety Vista, and doubledie.com. Many such disreputable works in coin collecting feature: • Fabricated biographies☒ • Stock author photos☐ • Old English name chosen to seem American☒ • Falsified editorials☒ • Bogus credentials☒ • Manipulated five-star reviews.☐ • Plagiarism ☒ This book is deceiving a surprising number of readers, landing it among Amazon's best sellers. Fred Wright