Grading Coins by Photographs
An Action Guide for the Collector and Investor
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Coins & Medals
| Author: | Q. David Bowers | ISBN: | 9780794838560 |
| Publisher: | Whitman Publishing | Publication: | April 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Whitman Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Q. David Bowers |
| ISBN: | 9780794838560 |
| Publisher: | Whitman Publishing |
| Publication: | April 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Whitman Publishing |
| Language: | English |
No subject is more important to the rare-coin collector or investor than grading. Learning to grade the right way can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. In this second edition of his award-winning book, Q. David Bowers has written a unique set of step-by-step grading instructions for every U.S. coin, from half cents to double eagles. He explains the evolution of grading standards, how to “read” a coin’s surfaces, expert techniques, smart buying tips, aspects of today’s marketplace, and more. This detailed, insightful text is combined with hundreds of high-resolution color photographs to help you grade your entire coin collection.
No subject is more important to the rare-coin collector or investor than grading. Learning to grade the right way can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. In this second edition of his award-winning book, Q. David Bowers has written a unique set of step-by-step grading instructions for every U.S. coin, from half cents to double eagles. He explains the evolution of grading standards, how to “read” a coin’s surfaces, expert techniques, smart buying tips, aspects of today’s marketplace, and more. This detailed, insightful text is combined with hundreds of high-resolution color photographs to help you grade your entire coin collection.
