Coin Collecting for Beginners E-Book

Louie J. Bennett

• Herausgeber: MarkHollis
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Beschreibung

<p><b>Do you find coin collecting interesting but you don’t have an idea about where to begin? Do you want a comprehensive and all-encompassing coin collecting reference guide for kids, teenagers, and adults to take your first steps into this spellbinding and enlightening hobby?</b></p><p>If your answer to the questions above is yes, then this is the book for you!</p><p>Coin collecting is one of the earliest forms of collectible art. An ancient form of art that rouses the feeling of oneness with ancient civilizations, certain historical periods, and an almost-forgotten culture. Coin collection essentially stimulates your desire for knowledge, taking you back in time.&nbsp;</p><p>Coin collecting for most people typically began as a hobby and then a few coin enthusiasts began to fall in love with the historical roots of coin collecting. While some other people collect coins for the profit and also as an investment vehicle.&nbsp;</p><p>This Detailed Reference Guide for Beginners will help you get started on your journey as a coin collection. You will find everything you need to know about finding rare coins, preserving your collection, and more. In this book you will find:</p><ul><li>A comprehensive history of coin collection and how the growth in numismatic science began.</li><li>A guide to numismatic lingos and vocabularies to get you started.</li><li>An overview of common US coins, most expensive US coins and how much they sold for, commemorative US coins, etc.</li><li>An overview of recent British and Euro coins.</li><li>A coin collecting kick start guide.</li><li>Where and how to get your coin?<br></li><li>How to determine the market value of your coin.</li><li>Identifying rare variation of coins.</li><li>Coin care and maintenance.</li><li>Coin storage, storage materials, and how to store your coins correctly.</li><li>How to prevent loss by theft or fire.</li><li>How to make money with your coins.</li><li>Identifying fake coins and scam deals.</li><li>Coin show etiquette and much more.</li></ul><p>After reading this book, it will arm you with all the information that you need to become a successful coin collector. This book will introduce you to a new hobby that is fascinating, worthwhile, and profitable.</p><p><b>Begin your coin collecting journey today. Scroll to the top of the page and hit the “BUY NOW” button to get your copy now!<br></b><br></p>
 

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Coin Collecting for Beginners

A Detailed Reference Guide to Start Your Coin Collection with Tips, Hacks and Tricks to Help You Find, Value, Preserve and Profit from Your Hobby

Louie J. Bennett

Copyright © 2021 Louie J. Bennett

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1: HISTORY

Early History

Growth in Numismatic Science

Modern Coin Collection

CHAPTER 2: NUMISMATIC LINGO

Assay

Alloy

Authentication

Beading

Bag Mark

BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)

Blank

Bullion

Cast Coins

Cameo

Circulated

Die

Encapsulated Coins

Edge

Exergue

Error

FDC (Fleur de coin)

Field

Grade and Grading

High Relief

Legend

Laureate

Lettered Edge

LEP (Limited Edition Presentation)

Luster

Low Relief

Milled Edge

MCM (Maximum Coin Mintage)

Mintage

Mint Mark

Numismatist

Numismatic

Obverse

Planchet

Piedfort

Proof

Reverse

Re-Strike

Rim

SOTD (Strike on the Day)

Truncation

Toning

Uncirculated

CHAPTER 3: AN OVERVIEW OF COMMON U.S. COINS

United States Coins: A Detailed Beginners Guide

Large Cents

Half Cents

Small Cents

2-Cent Pieces

3-Cent Pieces

5-Cent Pieces (Half Dimes and Nickels)

10-Cent Pieces (Dime)

20-Cent Pieces

25-Cent Pieces (Quarter Dollars)

Half Dollars

One Dollar

US Gold Coins

Commemorative US Coins

CHAPTER 4: TOP HIGH-PRICED US COINS

Flowing Hair Dollar (1794)

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (1933)

$10 Eagle Gold Coin (1804)

Brasher Doubloon (1787)

$5 Half Eagle Gold Coin (1822)

Silver Dollar (1804)

CHAPTER 5: COIN COLLECTING KICKSTART GUIDE

Knowing Your Coin and Its Market Value

Identifying Rare Varieties

Auction Houses

Coin Shows

Coin Shops

Websites and Online Stores

Social Media

Antique Shows and Flea Markets

CHAPTER 6: MAINTENANCE

Coin Care

Non-Destructive Cleaning

Cleaning Various Types of Coins

Coin Care Tips

Coin Storage

Key Causes of Coin Damage

CHAPTER 7: STORAGE MATERIALS

Slabs

Flips

2x2 Coin Holders

Coin Albums

Folders

CHAPTER 8: WHERE TO STORE YOUR COINS

Cabinets

Office/Home Safes

Safety Deposit Box

Den/Bedroom

CHAPTER 9: PREVENTING LOSS BY THEFT OR FIRE

Security Systems

Safes

Insurance

CHAPTER 10: BRITISH AND EUROPEAN COINS

British Coins

1p Coin

2p Coin

5p Coin

10p Coin

20p Coin

50p Coin

1 Pound (£1)

2 Pound (£2) Coin

Euro Coins

CHAPTER 11: MAKING MONEY WITH YOUR COLLECTIONS

What Makes a Coin Valuable?

Coin Characteristics to Consider

Supply and Mintage

Condition and Grade

Composition

Toning

Errors and Rare Variations

Where and How to Sell Your Coins Online

CHAPTER 12: IDENTIFYING SCAMS AND FAKE COINS

Ways to Recognize a Fake Coin

CHAPTER 13: ATTENDING A COIN SHOW

Coin Shows

Think Like a Coin Dealer

Put Aside the Briefcases, Handbags, Purses and Bags

Pick the Finest but Make a Mental Note of Where You Picked It

Time to Ditch the Books and Checklists

Showing Your Hands

CONCLUSION