If I can only have one book about...

So as I endlessly remind the CT community, I am focusing on expanding my numismatic library because I like books a lot. Lets say by about 9th grade I maxed out the reading proficiency exam. So I thought I would type out the Numismatic sub topic and you guys contribute what the one book pertaining to that subject is.Also, if a book covers multiple topics, that would be great too! NOTE- I am not looking to pay a premium for historical literature so modern books will be just fine, and here we are...

- Lincoln Cents
- Seated Liberty Coinage
-Draped and Capped Bust Silver
-Morgans
-EAC
-Minting processes
-Pre33 Gold


And just a add on question, how informational are the Whitman Guide To Morgans, Type Coins, Lincoln Cents ecetera?

 

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- Lincoln Cents - this is a good one: https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Book-Lincoln-Cents-2nd/dp/0794844189

- Seated Liberty Coinage - eh, this will probably get you by: https://www.whitman.com/store/Inven...ook-of-Liberty-Seated-Silver-Coins+0794843832 As is typical, each series has its own reference. If you want something specific, ask a specific question.

-Draped and Capped Bust Silver - there are standard references for each denomination and series. Not gonna list them all. If you are more specific as to your interest, I can recommend something.

-Morgans - the Google can help you. QDB wrote the standard text, but it is expensive.

-EAC - why on earth would you want a book about that? That's a waste of time and money

-Minting processes - You need Roger Burdette's authoritative text "From Mine to Mint"

-Pre33 Gold - Again, way too vague. You want a generalist reference? Look at the damn redbook. You want a squishy-squashy so-called encylopedia with little to no actual value? Yeah, they made one. You want something detailed? Tell me what series you want, or what you are interested in.

You ask a vague question, you get a vague answer.

Basically, go to Wizard Coin and peruse their selections. Buy what you like. Save what you want. Ignore the rest. Your question is way too open ended to elicit any meaningful response.

 

Ok lets try again

Liberty Head Double Eagles
Early American Coppers
Bust Half Dollars

 

Really good books to own.

 

Awesome....

 

Also check Kolbe and Fanning, and Charles Davis.
The Numismatic Bibliomania Society puts out a free weekly newsletter, the e-sylum which is superb!

 

What is the Morgan Book called by QDB?

 

An out-of-print (but available on-line at https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/512710) book that belongs in the library of anyone interested in early US silver coinage...
America's Silver Coinage 1794-1891: Coinage of the Americas Conference Proceedings No. 3 by The American Numismatic Society 1986

Along with Al Overton's (This book is NOT BY DONALD PARSLEY!!!!) Early Half Dollar Varieties collectors of early half dollars should find a copy of Bust Half Fever 1807-1836, by Edgar Souders. In fact, unless one is focused particularly on collecting by die marriage I recommend this as a first introduction to bust halves even before Overton.

 

Awesome! Thats helpful, one more thing, is it legal for me to print out that ANS book?

 

+1

 

My personal opinion is that intellectual property should not be printed out, however since the Newman Numismatic Portal offers the ability to download and print as a PDF it may be ok....


Note carefully. I am NOT a lawyer and do not offer this as a legal opinion.

 

I am in no way attempting to steal or use for profit. I just dont care for reading long things on a computer.

 

Without spending a fortune on lit..."A Guide Book of United States Coins professional edition" is a great place to start...then expand to more specific books as your knowledge dictates. All of the suggestions above are excellent ones.

 

Also, I dont see any PDF download option. Tutorial?

 

I will definitly look into that. Hopefully I will receive the Mega Red Edition for Christmas

 

Probably the Grading Guide for Early American Copper Coins is the most useful book these days for EAC. It illustrates all of the major types in many grades and has a lot of useful information related to early copper collecting.

 

I'll second what Doug just said.

 

So what was your largest amount of books versus how many books you have now?