Can anyone suggest a few good books and also a free good sites on the internet about coins... Please n thank you
This site is as good (or better) than any on the web. There are others, of course, but this one is a good place to start. Ask questions. Absorb the good answers and shake off the snarky ones. Good and snarky ones, you're on your own. Buy a Red Book, published by Whitman. It's an encyclopedia of coin knowledge. You can branch out from there, but the Red book is a coin collecting 101 requirement. Welcome to CoinTalk!
How dare you as well sir.......Happily married and not a meek or a measure to venture into a crumby, abhorrent , dating site. Such for losers at their last resort. Pitiful situation.....
The Red Book is like the Bible for coin collectors. The official title is "A Guide Book of United States Coins" by R.S. Yeoman. Published by Whitman. Google can be your best bet to search for sites about US coins. Use their search box and just type what you're interested in. Members here, including myself, could post some links if you'd like. For instance if you have an interest in error coins http://doubleddie.com/ is a great site. It also teaches how dies are made, what causes errors to occur, etc.. There's other sites that cover error coins but too many to list right now.
I would go with the Red Book first. ANA Grading Standards book second. This would be a good start. You can learn how the services grade later on. They use different standards.
I agree with everything but the Red Book part. I haven't bought one since around 1986. I just don't think its that good of a book, certainly not a requirement. But I know I am in the strong minority in my opinion. To me there are other free alternatives that are more interactive, easier to search, less boring, with better pictures, better pricing, etc. I will go hang my head in shame now . OP, here are some sites I would recommend: https://www.cointalk.com/ (obviously!) https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts https://coinweek.com/ https://www.ha.com/ (for pricing info, load of pictures) https://mintnewsblog.com/ (modern stuff, coin design stuff)
I use numista.com and zeno.ru a lot for help in coin identification and thorough information. I only have one book, C. Scholten's book on Dutch overseas coins.
Howdy Lisa Years ago I created this section for those with questions like yours - https://www.cointalk.com/forums/numismatic-resources.33/ If you spend a bit of time there looking around you'll find all kinds of links. Now some of them are dead links because they are so old, but a great may still work just fine. So give it a look, it's broadly categorized so that you can narrow things down a bit according to your interests. Once you find a specific area you want to know more about, just ask and I, and others, can give you links to just about anything you want
Over blown, over rated and way over priced is the legacy of the red book. If you want one for mintage data; mint mark location, etc. get an older one for a couple bucks. In my opinion not one person will pay Red Book prices for anything unless it is the BV valuations or whatever their minimum value is. I carry a 1965 with me in case someone demands red book prices. When they see it they get a good laugh. The close up photos of varieties are indeed handy but they are in the $1-$5 editions too. If you absolutely have to see the most recent edition look in the library or browse one at a book store like BARNES & NOBLE.
At least one RedBook is a must have. If you are only buying one, then opt for one of the MegaRed editions. Even the naysayers of the RedBook have one. Don't let anyone talk you out of that purchase. I would purchase both CherryPicker's Guides also. From there, individual books on coins series would be next. https://news.coinupdate.com/ https://www.money.org/
Hi Lisa, and welcome to Coin Talk. Seriously, dont let yourself get overwhelmed with all the info out there. Just take your time, and read, read and read. The Lincoln Cent Resource is an excellent site to check out. (but then again it is geared more towards errors and varieties) The Spruce Crafts has a whole section for beginners, with tips and everything. But like was already said here, dont be afraid to ask any and all questions here. The guys and gals are some of the brightest, most knowledgeable collectors on Earth! Sometimes they piss me off, but I get over it and see that I might have been wrong, it might have been me,,,,,maybe. But everything and anything about coins is here. Some people are better with silver, others with the Ancients while still others can tell you exactly how smart they think they are. ROFLMAO One last thing I can't forget,,,,, you have to be able to get busted on, or teased just a little. Be able to laugh at yourself. It's all in good fun. Just hang around a bit and you'll see what I mean. So welcome. Come on in, put your feet up and enjoy yourself . Sincerely, FooFighter
I would love for my pieces to be viewed over. I dont want to take them to a coin collector shop and get screwed over. I have coins back to 1898 and Indian head coppwr pennies
I'll help you Lois. I remember being that new and not knowing how to do ANYTHING on these sites. I can upload and edit, and tie my shoes and dont even need a sippy cup any more!! Oh yea, I have to warn you about these guys too First things first, we'll just get you comfortable here, then you can hammer these guys with questions and coins and don't be afraid to tell em to shuddup either. But seriously, these guys know their stuff. If they say it, its gospel.
Oh i never having a problem saying shuddup or make fun back. I can dish it. I appreciate it. Would you be able to help me through email?
