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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 23561, member: 112&quot;]A man after my own heart&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>First of all - a bit of a warning. There are plenty - and I do mean plenty - of counterfeits out there. So be careful. And by all means - buy the books first&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;d start with <i>Gold Coins of the World</i> 7th Edition by Arthur L. &amp; Ira S. Friedberg. It&#039;s a bit pricey at $75 retail - but worth every dime if you wish to collect world gold. Now this book covers all nations from ancient times to the present day - but it is a generalized book. If and when you decide to collect a particular series or country - I can recommend a few other more specific volumes.</p><p><br /></p><p>When you first start out, I would also strongly suggest buying slabbed coins. For if you change your mind - you will have a much easier time selling them as well as the peace of mind of buying authenticated coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you can give me an idea of the area you wish to pursue and a price range - I&#039;d be all too happy to recommend some dealers&nbsp; and web sites <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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