Book Description
Practical advice on collecting coins, with tips on how to research, organize and build your collection including the internet marketplace.
Book Description
This essential source lists every coin from nearly 50 countries, each with its current price, and hundreds of photos for easy identification.
This edition also includes:
• Tips on buying, selling, and grading
• How to collect mint errors and oddball world coins
• An up-to-date market review
• Trends in collecting and investing
• Listing of world coin associations and organizations
Book Description
Perfect for all world coin collectors, this updated edition features circulationg world coin issues of the 20th and 21st centuries. More than 16000 actual size photos illustrate more than 20000 coins with current market valuations presented for each issue in up to four grades of condition.
This edition provides and expanded guide to identifying, grading, and assessing value for each coin, including and international date conversion chart, and international numeral systems chart, a cross-referenced guide to coin denominations, and a foreign exchange table. Countries are alphabetically listed with historic-geographic reference. The coins are then listed in ascending denomination.
Customer Reviews:
For the Serious Collector.......2004-04-25
This book, like the Standard Catalog of World coins (1901-present) also by Krause et al, contains all you need to identify and price nearly every coin from every nation minted since 1901. The book begins with an identification guide containing images of common themes on each nation's coins (for example, the eagle on Egypt's coins), a chart/list of the various number systems (so you can read the denominations and dates on Arabic, Chinese/Japanese/Korean, Hebrew, and Thai coins, just to name a few), and a Hejira-Christian date chart (important for dating Arabic coins).
The main section of the book is organized first by country, then by era/dynasty, next by denomination (lowest to highest), and last by style (with KM number). Within each style are a list of dates, mintages, and prices at various conditions.
The main differences between this book and Standard Catalog of World Coins appear to be: (1) this book is half the thickness and half the weight, (2) this book is printed on higher-quality paper, and (3) this book doesn't contain as many coins that never went into circulation (commemoratives, etc.). So one might say that this book is aimed toward the collector, while the Standard Catalog is geared more toward the dealer.
Covers 330 coin-issuing countries and states.......2001-12-08
Chester Krause, et.al.'s Collecting World Coins widens the focus to world coins from 1901 to the present, appearing in its updated 9th edition to cover 330 coin-issuing countries and states. Over 20,000 coins are listed by date and valued in up to four grade levels. The black and white coin photos here are even more extensive and essential for identification.
excellent reference to 20th century world coins.......1998-10-03
Adequate-resolution black-and-white photographs of the vast majority (if not all) of the 20th century world circulation business-strike coinage.
Especially historically accurate. For example Germany is divided into the coinage of various coin-minting units of government over its tumultuous and shattered 20th-century history: Anhalt-Dessau, Baden, Bavaria, Bremen, Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel, Hamburg, Hesse-Darmstadt, Lippe-Detmold, Lubeck, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Oldenburg, Prussia, Reuss-Obergreiz, Saxe-Altenburg, Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Saxe-Meiningen, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenbach, Saxony, Schaumburg-Lippe, Waldeck-Pyrmont, Wurttemberg, German Empire (1871-1918), Weimar Republic (1919-1933), Third Reich (1933-1945), Federal Republic of Germany (West & unified) (1945-present), Saarland (1945-1957), and German Democratic Republic (East)(1945-1990). I consider that nation-state categorization alone impressive and intimate knowledge of coinage production in Germany, let alone the over-300 coin types documented among all of those coin-producing governments. Similar detail is taken with a multitude of other countries worldwide, with whose history I am less familiar.
Number of coins produced each year are given as are prices for typically 3 grades: very fine, extremely fine, and uncirculated.
The only way that Kraus could "improve" this book is to release a 19th century edition, an 18th century edition, a 17th century edition, and so forth, because it is disappointing to have the history truncated at 1901. Although I am not aware of such per-century editions slicing horizontally across the world, Krause has produced vertical slices by country, such as the history of German coins spanning multiple centuries, which of course overlaps in the 20th century with this book.
Book Description
Fashioned in a format suited for today's busy collector looking for intriguing and straight-to-the-point data.
Appeals to a growing collecting community, evident in continued growth of the premiere ancient coin journal, The Celator, circulating in 30 countries.
This book approaches the subject of Roman coinage with the perspective of a lover of great numismatic art and history, and presents details in a condensed and easy-to-follow format busy collectors, both novice and serious, will turn to for answers. The coverage in this new, expanded edition of Ancient Coin Collecting III: The Roman World includes coinage from about 290 B.C. through the reign of Julius Caesar, blending numismatics and history into a colorful tapestry that coin collectors and historians will each appreciate."
Customer Reviews:
Fun to read .......2006-04-24
Wayne G. Sayles knowledge of Roman coins comes out in his amazing series. Wayne's book's are fun to read. His book's are easy to use. Ancient Coin Collecting III is nicely researched. The third volume focus's on coins from the Roman Imperial Age from Augustus (27 B.C.-14 A.D.) to Anastasius (491-518 A.D.).
I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Roman coins.
Excellent beginners reference.......2003-05-07
But, you really should have all six volumes of the series, plus his guide to counterfeit coins. You must have volume I, and volume II is very highly recommended. My advice: Get vol. I first, then III, then II, then go nuts. You can surely buy them over time.
A Good introduction.......2001-01-21
This book has a lot going for it, it has over 300 illustrations, it is still only about 200 pages and is in the familiar format of it's two predecessors. The helps are good, it has a comprehensive portrait gallery and is written in Mr. Sayles usual easy to understand and engaging style - that of a writer who loves and cares about what he is describing. The one drawback is that the author felt it necessary to give at least a short bio for every emperor and to read it through can get redundant after a while as much of their history overlaps and repeats, particularly for those with short reigns.
However, if you decide to skip over the emperors who don't interest you and use the portrait gallery as more of a reference section than something that must be read - then it is a great and easy read. If however you really do love the regnal history of Rome - this might be a section of great interest to you and you may love it. Each emperor comes with his own brief bibliography and abbreviated family tree.
Like volume II, the section on "masterpieces" is beautiful and the focus on the coin as artform is a valuable contribution. If you enjoyed either of his previous 2 books this will not disappoint. This is a nice reasonably priced and accessibly written introductory work. It should prove enjoyable and useful for the newbie and experienced collector alike.
Fine introduction to Ancient Coin Collecting.......2000-12-23
Mr. Sayles has written a beautifully presented introduction and reference to the hobby of ancient coin collecting. Any book on coins should have photographs and that's what's included in this book, along with terrific written explanations of the coins. Since ancient coin collecting is about history, Mr. Sayles spends a large part of the books detailing the backgrounds of the emperors who appear on the coins. There is also a section on "Masterpieces of Roman Coinage" which presents wonderful photographs of individual engraving art. All in all this is a "must" for anyone interested in ancient coins.
Great introduction to ancient coins for beginners.......1998-03-25
This is a good introduction to the fascinating world of ancient Roman coins, aimed at the general reader and beginning collector. Contains a useful photo gallery of Roman emperors and major usurpers as well as tips on how to attribute coins, read inscriptions and figure out the various images that may appear on reverses. Highly recommended.
Book Description
Expand your collection Ancient Coin Collecting books with this new edition.
Enjoy expanded coverage of this fascinating arena of coin collecting in 100 new pages of material.
This book approaches the subject of Greek coinage with the intention of helping you differentiate between coins of the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. With this book's condensed and easy-to-follow format, even the busiest collector will be able to access essential information quickly. The coverage in this expanded edition serves as a roadmap of Greek coinage history; blending collecting details, history, and art into a must-have research resource.
Customer Reviews:
A Superb Overview of Ancient Greek Coinage.......2004-12-06
I agree with other reviewers that this book is an excellent introduction to ancient Greek coins collecting.
What I also liked about this book is:
1)The list of major issuing cities with brief but interesting comments regarding the cities' history (e.g. the dramatic events such as the destruction of Messana by Carthaginians)
2) The list of the rulers of major Hellenistic dynasties (reading about these people's lives and seeing their faces on coins is really impressive)
3) Masterpieces of Greek Art section featuring 25 beautiful coins which are among the author's favourites (I personally liked about 20 of those).
One of the things you learn from this book is that you don't actually have to OWN these beautiful coins to ENJOY them. All it takes is willingness to spend your time and energy to explore these treasures from the past.
A beautiful introduction to ancient Greek Coin collecting.......2003-08-13
Having collected ancient coins for decades, I must confess to a real fondness for the Sayles books, and for this one in particular. It is beautifuly illustrated, as well as informative, and makes the reader truly want to own the coins which Sayles discusses. One thing which makes this better for new collectors than some other books, is that Sayles isn't touting ancient coins as an investment. They are NOT a sound investment for the average collector, who can expect a 30% or higher LOSS when reselling the coins which most average collectors can afford to buy -- beautiful as they are, the typical coins which the average collector can afford are NOT going to shoot through the roof in value, even if they are extremely rare or unique. The market strength and bullish demand isn't present to allow the average collector to profit from most of his or her coins. What makes the Sayles book appealing is its inspiration for readers to COLLECT these coins and treasure them, as they have been treasured for thousands of years, and YES, it is thrilling indeed to buy a coin of which only two or three other specimens are known in the world, and -- YES! -- it is possible to own coins which are absolutely unique. Thanks to generations of dedicated collectors, it is even possible to buy -- for small sums -- coins which have established provenances dating back a century or more. My own collection includes coins once owned by President John Quincy Adams and by J. P. Morgan, but they each cost less than some best-selling potboiler novels which will be forgotten by next season. Read Sayles and begin to dream!!!
As a beginner resource, great!.......2002-09-05
Sayles' prose has a way of bringing alive some great coins. It is a great way for a beginner to become both more interested in the hobby as well as developing the principle of purchasing books in field of study rather than buying every forgery and fake on the market. The biggest drawback is that you really need Volume I as an introduction to the series and collecting, then pick up the other volumes as your interests expand. It took me about two years to get all six volumes. They're worth it at a reasonable price, but no substitute for other standard reference works. You can also loan them out to friends to get them interested.
A Terrific Book!.......2001-01-21
In roughly 200 pages that are divided into 6 chapters and 4 appendixes with copious illustrations and brief bibliographies throughout - this book is beautifully jammed with coins and information. Following the example of the first volume, this book is in plain language and is easy on the eyes in it's print, format, tables and charts.
The bulk of this book deals with differing coin types from differing geographical areas and and the artistry of the larger series. This really does a new collector a big favor because the new collector gets to purview a plethora of coin types from throughout that series and it may go a long wat to help them decide what they would like to collect. What is really important about this book is the focus on the coiner or "celator" and what he did and the role he played as artist and the chapter on "Masterpieces of Greek Art" is a beautiful read by itself with large B&W illustrations of some of the most aesthetically pleasing coins in the series.
The great strength of this book is that it is equally beautiful and useful and the author obviously loves what he is writing about rather than giving a very dry, scholarly and perfunctory survey. I highly recommend this book.
A must read for the coin enthusiast.......1998-04-04
If you are as fascinated with ancients as I am, you MUST have this book. You will love how easy it is to read and you will constantly refer back to it.
Book Description
-Covers an extremely popular segment of the $5.4 billion numismatics industry
-Less expensive alternative to larger coin references offering the same accuracy
-Addresses substantial forward movement in coin market
Coin collectors are discovering significant changes in the coin world, and Collecting World Coins is the one book that easily and accurately explains recent trends, and demonstrates in its 25,000 price listings how changes affect collectible coins. This book gives collector's access to all world coins, including current Euro coinage, as well as:
-U.S. 50 state quarter releases
-Bi-metallic and tri-metallic coins
-New coins of the former Russian Federation states
-New monetary systems from war-torn nations such as Afghanistan and Iraq
-New issues from many African nations
With all the corners of the world covered, collectors of 20th century coins are sure to find their favorites in this tried-and-true resource.
Book Description
It is the complete guide to contemporary numismatics that collectors and investors repeatedly turn to. This award-winning book covers important developments in coin collecting during the last quarter century, and devotes the same careful attention to public and private libraries.
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The Amazing World of Money
Manufacturer: Galley Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0861369173 |
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The History of Money
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Ancient and Modern Coins of the World and the United States, Paper Money and Medals (Mail Bid Sale, Closing Date: Wednesday, November 5, 1997, (featuring Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins including interesting multiple Coins Lots, World Coins, Crowns and Minors featuring fine Collections of British Coins and Hungarian Coins and Medals, United States Gold, Silver and Copper Coins))
Manufacturer: Coin Galleries
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FUHKBC |
Book Description
The one book that any photographer needs to become an expert in the art of portraying nature close-up, Macrophotography invites readers to explore a magical world in which miniature landscapes are magnified in all their radiant splendor, capturing flora and fauna in exquisite detail. In these pages, in remarkably clear, larger-than-life stop-action images, we see the delicate stamen of an orchid, the intricate pattern of a butterfly's wings, snails climbing on mushrooms, and the eye of a gecko. This splendid how-to manual not only reproduces these images in glorious full-color photographs, but also provides technical information of immense value to nature photographers, both amateur and professional.
Topics covered in this outstanding guide range from practical advice about basic equipment and more sophisticated accessories to aesthetic concerns such as composition and color. After explaining how to proceed in the variety of terrains nature photographers may encounter in their travels, the book examines macrophotography in the studio, discussing how animal and plant life can be shot in aquariums and vivariums and using studio backdrops.
Customer Reviews:
BASIC & TRULY BEAUTIFUL.......2007-09-09
This book is captivating! When I first picked it up I just looked at all the photographs. Then I had to read how the photographs were taken. This is the book I dream of publishing with my own photographs one day. The reading and techniques are basic, but it is definitely a book for your photography book library. The pictures are AMAZING! They inspire me and they will inspire any photographer, beginner or professional.
An inspiring book.......2007-08-04
That the illustrations will be fascinating it was clear to me before I got the book. In addition, the enthusiasm of the author for the subject is quite contagious, so beware: if you buy this book, you will soon end up spending time behind your camera!
I also enjoyed the way the book presents both sophisticated and simple equipment, and has the good sense not to discourage you from going to take pictures with something that is not top of the line. On the contrary, many passages encourage you to experiment and improvise.
What I did care less for are a couple of math blunders (the explanation on the rounding of aperture values on page 102, f/8 is actually f/8 and not f/7.999) and inexact print of the DOF formula (on page 117).
I also enjoyed the loving and respectful attitude to nature and all living creatures.
Finally, there are lots and lots of tiny details about shooting in the field that I learned from the book.
Good book - but..........2007-04-09
I found this book:
1) Full of awesome pictures. Will inspire you to want to be this good!
2) Lots of text - gives a good overview and lots of details. Good for the beginner up to intermediate level of knowledge. If you are an expert, I doubt you would be reading books like this, you would be writing them.
The reason I gave it only 4 stars is that this book is HEAVY. This is not a book you cuddle up in bed with at night. In fact, it's big enough that it's even hard to read on the couch. You will need to sit at a desk or table to not feel like you are being crushed by it. If you want, feel free to read it while you are doing your morning bicep curls and in a few short weeks... people will nickname you Arnold!
Good beginner macro book.......2007-02-02
The book is full of good information and broken down to understable chunks, with lots of great pics. Some of the equipment he is recommending is very pricey for your average hobbyist, but if you want to learn and see macro photography this is a good choice
Stunning Photos, But Jumbled Text.......2005-03-17
The photos in this book are superb. In macro photography I'm really attentive to backgrounds, and Loaec has mastered the very difficult task creating colorful exciting backgrounds on high magnification images. The author demonstrates his highly evovled skills time and again with an abundance of awe inspiring photographs.
My disappointment with the book is with the text. Maybe there's something lost in translation, but I find the writing rather stilted, and the information content was sparce. There was very little discussion that helped me understand how he produced his very fine images.
I did note that in many cases he used comparatively low magnifications, and then cropped and enlarged to create his images. This would not be evident, though, to those who are not practiced macro photographers.
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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2007 (60th Edition)
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