Coin Collecting For Dummies

Author: Neil S. Berman Brand: Berman, Neil S./ Guth, Ron Edition: 2 ISBN: 0470222751 Number Of Pages: 384 Publisher: For Dummies Release Date: 2007-12-17 Details: Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You needCoin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, thetreasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guideescorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping youdecide which type of coins you want to collect, keep yourcollection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet,find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify agreat collection. The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn youinto a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible.You’ll learn what coins can teach you about history andgeography, develop organizational and observational skills, andlearn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it.And you’ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins,world coins, and the wild-and-wooly