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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TypeCoin971793, post: 3549233, member: 78244&quot;]Those are pretty standard references, and ones that I would recommend. For pricing I would see if a dealer has an old greysheet he would let you have, and I also recommend downloading PCGS CoinFacts. PCGS PhotoGrade would help you with grading, as well as the ANA official grading standards.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a guide to help you detect improperly cleaned coins:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-to-detect-cleaned-coins.327555/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-to-detect-cleaned-coins.327555/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-to-detect-cleaned-coins.327555/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a guide to help you detect counterfeits:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://brna.org/2019/05/28/modern-chinese-counterfeits-of-united-states-coins/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://brna.org/2019/05/28/modern-chinese-counterfeits-of-united-states-coins/" rel="nofollow">http://brna.org/2019/05/28/modern-chinese-counterfeits-of-united-states-coins/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>If you can go to shows, go. There are lots of coins to look at, and any dealer having a slow day would likely be happy to answer any questions you have. Reading the books and looking at pictures are no substitute to seeing the real things in person.</p><p><br /></p><p>And, lastly, have fun! This book by my good friend Bill Fivaz offers many helpful tips for building a collection which you will enjoy for years to come. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Helpful-Hints-Enjoying-Coin-Collecting/dp/B001L10XTU" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.amazon.com/Helpful-Hints-Enjoying-Coin-Collecting/dp/B001L10XTU" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Helpful-Hints-Enjoying-Coin-Collecting/dp/B001L10XTU</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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