I would like to hear from someone who has copies of Volume I and Volume II of Don Bailey's Book. I own volume I and find it an excellent resource. I was going to get Volume II but find it is mostly out of stock or cost runs from $72 to $108 for those that do have it. I think I paid about $30 for Vol. I. From the reviews that I have read, the contents expands somewhat on Vol. I, but it sounds like a lot of repetition. I don't want to spend that much money only to find out it is just more of the same. I am hoping someone here has both copies and can advise if it is worth the cost. Now here is a BIG question! Volume III can be purchased the low low price of $1916.99!!!!!!! Free Shipping That's not a misprint ! Here's the link https://www.amazon.com/Whitman-Encyclopedia-Mexican-Money-3/dp/0794844014 Would you pay that much for a reference book? For that price I would expect Don and Lois Bailey to personally deliver the book to my door and present me with a Gold Mexico 50 Pesos as well. Thoughts? ps. I have purchased coins from Don in the past and have corresponded with him via e-mail. He is a super nice person and very knowledgeable on Mexico coinage. I think the pricing on the book is outrageous however. I don't think it is anything he has control over.
It's the Beth Deisher foreword in Volume II that makes the set. She personally sings the foreword in Gregorian Chant for Volume III. What? Oh. I've just been informed that is her normal speaking voice. Who knew?
No point paying $1900 for a $100 book. Eventually there will be another seller at a non rip off price. Instead of Amazon where sellers try to rob you when a book is out of print, try some coin shops, shows. They may not have it at the show, but you can speak to dealers who deal in world coins and they may be able to put you in touch with a copy.
Maybe you can hit Don up for a copy at the next ANA convention? Ask him for a discount. He offered me an autograph but I haven't caught up to him to collect. I didn't see him at the Dallas ANA show.
So was this coin the 1st mass produced .999 bullion coin then? Ive seen mexican .925 silver bullion from around that same time period. I didnt realize they 999 back then too
The original Gold 50 Peso was issued from 1921-1946. I was 41.67g, 37mm, 0.9000 Gold with an AGW of 1.2056 oz. Between 1949-1972 about 4,000,000 were restruck with the 1947 date. An additional 302,00 pieces dated 1947 were restruck 2000-2009. So I guess you could say the 1947 would be classified as bullion. The 1947 dated 50 Pesos on the cover of Vol. I is 0.999 Platinum, which was issued in 1987.
Kagin? He really treats me like I'm way more important than I am. He practiced his talk at my table (Volunteers/Ambassadors) during the ANA show in Philly in 2012. He's a great guy. Oh wait, you meant Bailey.
That's where you confused me... you said it was 1.2 ounces but IF its only .900 fine then there should be PLENTY of change
I have the first two volumes. For those not familiar with them, Volume 1 is a general survey while Volume 2 expands on the period since 1905. Much of the “expansion” consists of price guides for every coin. (I know how we all feel about price guides, but it’s still interesting to have a perspective other than Krause). The rest of the text is heavy on brief biographies of the people on the coins. At the risk of sounding like a bit of a jerk, I count this sort of thing as superficial history rather than numismatics, but I do understand it’s very useful to many people. It’s also worth mentioning that circulating coins of the 1905-1992 period are treated in a single chapter, about 80 pages. The rest of the book - another 400 pages - is about commemorative, bullion, and post-1992 issues, none of which I collect (much). So if I sound less than totally enthusiastic, remember that I might just be whining that the book isn’t tailored for me personally . I don’t regret buying it by any means.
If anyone is interested, I called Whitman and they said one author passed away but they are still discussing whether to print this title (Vol III).
