General Reference: Works describing the basics or some other generalized approach to the coin hobby.  Newbies and advanced numismatists alike will find books to enjoy.

Grading: Publications dedicated to the art of Coin Grading.

Coins & American History: Features coin literature that intersects with American history. General theme US history books reviewed too.

The US Mint: Books centered on any or all of the eight US Mints that have served our nation since 1792 are posted here:

Coin Investing: For collectors desiring to invest in coins, these reviews will be of interest to you.

Coin Value Books: Publications whose primary objective is to approximate retail prices of coins are located here.

Magazines: Publications that are mailed out periodically, usually weekly or monthly, are reviewed here.

How is the Content Rating Derived? The Content Rating is a measure of the depth and quantity of facts presented in a publication. To some readers, the quality of research and breadth of the material is the most important factor in assessing value to a work. These readers, then, should place more emphasis on the Content Rating. A Five-Star rating is the highest possible score.

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What Does the "SPR" Rating Reveal? "SPR" is the shorthand notation for Style, Presentation & Readability. More than just a few coin collectors prefer literature that flows easily, is well organized, beautifully illustrated and hard to break away from. Individuals for whom "SPR" resonates more than factual content should watch the "SPR" Rating more closely. A Five-Star rating is tops. Of course, its OK to be vitally interested in both Content and SPR ratings.

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How Can I Buy Books Cheaper? If you're like me, you hate to shell out your hard-earned money for stuff that doesn't live up to your expectations. There are a few simple things you can do to possibly avoid buying coin collector books that turn out not to be as good as what you had hoped. First, see what your local library has. Most libraries maintain a selection of numismatic literature, usually a portion of it comprised of relatively new publications. Borrowing books that appear interesting gives you ample opportunity at home to evaluate their usefulness to you. If you decide to go for a purchase, you'll know what you're getting. Secondly, join the American Numismatic Association. For me, the key membership benefit is access to their huge library. If a publisher description interests me, I can check the book out free of charge (though I still have to pay shipping and insurance both ways). If, after careful evaluation, I decide a book is a worthy addition to my personal library, I look to see if Amazon carries it. If so, is a USED edition available? Frequently, USED editions are available and offered at a substantial discount. Much of my numismatic literature collection was purchased USED through Amazon at prices well under $10. You can do the same.

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