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Bluegill
Penny Pincher Member
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 Posted - 04/08/2008 : 19:23:23
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I know next to nothing when it comes to numismatics. When it comes to pennies it's either copper or zinc to me. I would like to change that. What do you folks in the know recommend as a good book or books on the subject. I would like to cover other coins besides pennies. Is the Whitman Red Book worth buying? Thanks.
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"But nobody really appreciates laissez-faire capitalism, least of all the capitalists. They all want to control the future, not let it happen. And everybody wants to gain some edge...some little favor or advantage – a monopoly, a subsidy, a fat contract with the government, a handout, free food, free medicine, crop supports, student loans, a guaranteed pension, a bailout, a tax credit...some kind of greasy giveaway; the last thing they want is a free market, where the chips fall where they may." - Bill Bonner |
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pencilvanian
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 04/08/2008 : 19:40:14
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The Whitman Red Book is a great place to start as far as American coins is concerned.
If you don't need to find out the current prices of coins, pick up a used copy of a red book for the history and metallic content of US Coins. The information doesn't change much year after year so a used copy is a good buy. |
Edited by - pencilvanian on 04/08/2008 19:44:14 |
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knibloe
Penny Collector Member
USA
422 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2008 : 22:57:10
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Any suggestions on a good book for canadian coins?
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 04/09/2008 : 00:49:23
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| I don't think there has been much out on Canadian coinage since Carlton. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
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fiatboy
Administrator
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Posted - 04/09/2008 : 14:18:35
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| I like Coin Clinic by Alan Herbert. |
"Bart, it's not about how many stocks you have, it's about how much copper wire you can get out of the building." --- Homer Simpson |
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Bluegill
Penny Pincher Member
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2008 : 16:28:06
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"But nobody really appreciates laissez-faire capitalism, least of all the capitalists. They all want to control the future, not let it happen. And everybody wants to gain some edge...some little favor or advantage – a monopoly, a subsidy, a fat contract with the government, a handout, free food, free medicine, crop supports, student loans, a guaranteed pension, a bailout, a tax credit...some kind of greasy giveaway; the last thing they want is a free market, where the chips fall where they may." - Bill Bonner |
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Centsearcher
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USA
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Posted - 04/09/2008 : 16:59:06
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| Like pencilvanian said, the Whitman Red Book is the best all-around source for prices and general information regarding United States coinage. There are also many good reference sources online, such as www.coppercoins.com. |
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nckt
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USA
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just carl
Penny Collector Member
USA
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Posted - 05/21/2008 : 08:26:50
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Originally posted by Centsearcher
Like pencilvanian said, the Whitman Red Book is the best all-around source for prices and general information regarding United States coinage. There are also many good reference sources online, such as www.coppercoins.com.
I'll go along with that. And to add one more thing is the person on that coppercoins web site has two books out on just Lincoln Cents. If you go to that web site you could probably order one. They are also available at most coin shows. |
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Looking For A Good Reference Book
