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Rare Coins

Collecting numismatic rare coins is not an easy hobby. A great deal of money, time and effort must be exerted in order to complete the collection.

Those who are really serious about this hobby can even pay as much as hundreds of thousands of dollars just to buy numismatic rare coins.

The question is, why are people willing to go through such great lengths just to get these rare coins? Are they worth the steep prices they fetch? Are they worth all the effort?

Take the case of the most expensive coin, valued at a whooping US6 million! According to Forbes, the US20 double eagle gold coin is valued at US6 million and will be put up for bidding at Sotheby's and Stack's by July 30 in New York.

The rare gold coin was minted in 1933 and has such a high value because it is the only one of its kind in the world. It can be remembered that in 1933, then President Franklin Roosevelt ordered that the US be taken off from the gold standard and that all US20 gold coins be destroyed. Ten of the coins were stolen from the United States Mint. Eventually, nine of the coins were recovered and destroyed. The remaining one was believed to have made it to Egypt and became part of a collection of more than 8,500 gold coins!

Another expensive numismatic rare coin is a gold coin valued at GBP350,000 or approximately US 697,000! The gold coin, bought by the British Museum, dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period, depicting King Coenwulf of Mercia during the 9th century. The lucky person who found it beside the River Ivel in Berdforshire in 2001 was a metal detector enthusiast who then sold it to an American coin collector.

The British Museum was willing to pay the high price because the gold coin was a significant source of information about the Anglo-Saxon kingship in the 9th century.

Not to be outdone, China has come out with a 10-kilo 2008 Olympic commemorative gold coin valued at US1 million. Not only is it a rare coin, but it is the largest as well!

If you are on the lookout for numismatic rare coins, you can start right at your very own home, whether you have a million dollars to spend or just a few hundreds to spare. The internet can be a source of plethora of information. Bidding for rare coins is up left and right on Ebay and other online auction sites. Rare and expensive coins also make the headlines in online news sites.

Another option is to actually go out and buy them. For those who can afford it, participate in auctions by Stack's or Sotheby's.

For those who do not have millions of dollars to spend, the good old garage sales and antique stores are treasure troves! Sometimes, people who are not knowledgeable about the value of old coins and who are not just plain interested in them can put up these valuable coins on garage sales. Antique and hand-me-down stores also sell numismatic rare coins.

The only thing you actually need when on the look-out for numismatic rare coins is passion and information. Basically, you should know the difference between a newly minted 10-dollar coin from a crusty 1933-minted one dollar coin.

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Coins $23.74 With hundreds of updated coin photos and thousands of current prices, this book has been a perennial favorite since 1943. Originally released as Fell's United States Coin Book, this edition, specially revised for Fell's Official Know-It-All series is required reading for both serious and beginning coin collectors.

The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins $16.84 This softcover book is a comprehensive insider's look at not only rare coins, but also tokens, medals, and paper money. At 34 Chapters and nearly 700 pages, it covers everything from grading to determining values to techniques of smart auction bidding. More than 1,300 photographs and illustrations, both black and white and in full-color galleries, complement the text, showing the people, places, and coins described. Bower's engaging case studies, strategies, and insider tips make the book an invaluable "how to" for today's marketplace.

American Coin Treasures Rare Classic Coins Collection $47.79 American history shines with this rare and classic US coin collection. This coin collection contains several rare coins commemorating American history. Includes: (Year/s minted)Original Buffalo nickel (1913-1938)Indian cent (1859-1909)Liberty nickel (1883-1912)Silver mercury dime (1916-1945)Lincoln steel cent (1943)Certificate of authenticity included

American Coin Treasures Rare Coins of the Twentieth Century $93.53 American history shines in this collection of rare 20th century US coins. All of these hard to find coins are made from .900 fine silver. The Barber dime (minted from 1892 to 1916) honors the original colonies with thirteen starsThe Mercury dime ( 1918-1945) represents individual freedomThe Roosevelt dime (1946-1964) commemorates our 32nd presidentThe Standing Liberty quarter (1916-1930) evokes the World War I eraThe Washington quarter (1932-1964) honors our first president and father of our countryCertificate of authenticity included

American Coin Treasures Rare American Coins $139.27 The collection contains nine rare U.S. coins in a beautiful black wood frame. This collection will include at least one coin that is over 100 years old. Includes: 1943 Lincoln Steel Penny, three solid silver coins (Silver Barber Dime 1892-1916 , Silver Standing Liberty Quarter 1916-1930, Silver Mercury Dime 1916-1945), Indian Head Penny 1859-1909, Liberty Nickel 1883-1912 , Buffalo Nickel 1913-1938, Bicentennial Washington Quarter 1975-1976 and Bicentennial JFK Half Dollar 1975-1976 Beautifully framedDimensions: 9.125 inches wide x 7.187 inches high x 0.5 inches deepCertificate of authenticity included

Coins of Dawn $23.55 Coins of Dawn is a collection of my thoughts and feelings about everyday life. It is an example of the joys and sorrow, the hope and the despair that friends and family can bring out in all of us. It is my means of displaying my faith in the principle aThe grass is green; the sky is blueaa]things will always work out for the best. The verses are an example of how the simplest conversations can be filled with great inspiration. They are a wondrous example of the power of words and the emotions they can convey. Coins of Dawn is my declaration to the world that each of us contains the spark of inspiration within us, whether it is for ourselves or those around us. It is my way of repaying the joy, love and wonder the world has bestowed upon me.

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U.S. Coins & Currency $17.78 This new edition of this coins and currency guide serves both experienced and entry-level collectors in your search for updated values and answers about U.S. coins and paper money. Written in a comfortable instructional tone, this book walks you through the evolution of U.S. money, spotting mint marks, and grading and handling coins; en-route to identifying and pricing all types of coins including State Quarters, new Nickels, gold coins, and paper money including treasury notes, silver certificates and demand notes, among others.

Coins: Questions and Answers $3.95 Clifford Mishler has compiled hundreds of questions and answers on United States coins and paper money; Canadian, Mexican and other world coins; tokens and medals; collecting and investing. This guide gives coin collectors at every level a feel for the historical significance of coins, as it covers challenging and interesting subjects that have puzzled collectors for decades.

A Kid's Guide to Collecting Coins $10.08 Geared for kids ages 9-12, "A Kid's Guide to Collecting Coins" will engage kids in the world of coin collecting. They'll learn stories behind the cent, nickle, dime, quarter, half dollar and dollar, find out which of the coins are the most valuable and learn cool games and tricks using coins. Tips are also included on grading coins, buying and selling coins, attending coin shows and becoming a young numismatist.

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Volume 2: Half Dimes Throug Gold, Commemoratives, and Bullion C $29.9 Few Books have taken the coin-collecting community by storm like the Cherrypicker's Guide to Rare Die Varieties. This handy book tells you how to cherrypick rare coins - how to examine a collection of otherwise normal coins, looking for unusual characteristics: doubled and tripled dies, overdates, repunched mintmarks, and other factors that can reveal a common coins to be a rare and valuable variety

Commemorative Coins: Summer Olympic Coins, Winter Olympic Coins, Shooting Thaler, Commemorative Coins of Bulgaria $19.49 Chapters: Summer Olympic Coins. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 220. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Although the first Olympic coin can be traced back to 480 BC, the modern Olympics did not see its first commemoratives until 1951. The original concept of Olympic coins was that the Greeks believed that coins brought the general public closer to the Olympic games. The premise was that those who could not attend the games could at least have a tangible souvenir of the event. In 1951, the government of Finland authorized the striking of the first modern Olympic coin, a 500 Markkaa. At first, the coins circulated as currency in the issuing country and the mintages were high. In borrowing from the traditions of ancient Greece, the coins were a memento of the 1951 Games, and a coin that numismatists could now add to their collection. With the exception of Canadas Lucky Loonie program and its 2007 25-cent pieces to commemorate the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, it is rare that Olympic coins are minted for circulation. Traditionally, Olympic coins are numismatic coins. Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions During the release of the first four series, a controversy was generated over the legend. The use of the legend, IN DEUTSCHLAND was a point of tension for East Germany. The point was raised that the legend should have read In Munchen. The legend was changed for Series Five. Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions Starting in February 1973, the RCM engaged in a very ambitious program. At the behest of the Federal Government, led by then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, it was agreed that these coins wo...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=925010

A Guide Book of United States Coins $15.7 The 65th edition of the world's most popular pricing guide for United States Coins.

A Guide Book of United State Coins $22.71 The 65th edition of the world's most popular pricing guide for United States Coins.

Early Japanese Coins $20.26 16:19:22] Jadles (Jamie): Early Japanese Coins is an up-to-date catalogue of pre-Meiji copper, gold and silver coins. As well as official issues, the often decorative provincial issues are covered. A selection of the intriguing Japanese amulets known as E-sen is also included.It replaces Munro and other western works.It is designed to be used both by advanced collectors who have some knowledge of characters, and beginners who will find the layout easy to follow and will quickly gain a knowledge of this coinage.It draws on historical, as well as the latest western and Japanese numismatic sources, and describes the circumstances under which many of the coins were issued and used.Guides to the Japanese language are given, and maps and lists of era names and rulers add to the background information.There is a description of how the coins were made, illustrated from a contemporary document.A Finding Guide is provided for the difficult Kanei Tsuho series, which will enable these coins to be readily attributed from the differences in their calligraphy.A rarity guide, linked to an approximate value, is provided for each coin. The author has been studying and collecting Far Eastern coins for over fifty years, and has also written the prize winning Cast Chinese Coins, and the definitive Qing Cash.

Lots and Lots of Coins $12.5 WhatAs better than spending the day with Dad doing something you both love? Like coin collecting In this follow-up to the bestselling "The Button Box," a young boy discovers the joys of being a numismatist. He finds out about the value of coins, what people used before coins, and why historical images and people appear on coins. Margarette S. Reid and True Kelley present a colorful and exuberant look at one of AmericaAs favorite hobbies. Educators and parents will appreciate how "Lots and Lots of Coins" introduces math, language arts, and social studies concepts.

The Penny Pot: Counting Coins $14.63 Follow along and count coins with Jessie and her friends as they are transformed into a clown, a monster, and more at the face-painting booth. With a naughty cat underfoot and festive illustrations by Lynne Cravath, this coin-counting story is sure to be a favorite.

Five Silver Coins $20.94 Five Silver Coins is about a middle-class African-American family headed by John Bradley, his wife, Victoria Bradley, their teenage daughter, Marge, and their minister, Reverend Baker. The Bradley family, due to the insistence of their daughter, plans a tour of the Holy Land to see the asights and smellsa depicted in the Bible. Even before the little family leave home they are threatened by terrorists, due to Mr. Bradleyas involvement in the importing and exporting business. Their trip is planned in the 1940s during the Palestinian and Israeli six-day war. They purchase from a nondescript curio shop five silver coins attributed to Judas Iscariot. When they leave the shop strange things began to happen--noises, swirling smoke, disconnected voices and strange deaths, all after the purchase of the coins. What would you do if you found silver coins? Would you throw them away?

Standard Catalog of World Coins 1701-1800 $59.22 ll mint-issue coins of the world from 1701 to 1800, including government tokens, patterns, special presentation coins, etc., fully illustrated and offering the most up-to-date pricing in up to 5 grades.

Callie the Caterpillar Collects Coins $17.49 This book is about a caterpillar named Callie. Callie decides to take a walk one day and look for some leaves to eat. On her journey she finds coins along the way and places them in her basket. Unfortunately throughout her adventure other creatures interfere with her collection and cause her to recalculate her coins, but she never loses her cool. It is fun for kids to read and learn at the same time.

American Coin Treasures Treasure Chest of Rare Old Silver U.S. Coins $640.6 More than 30 rare and historic coins come in this handcrafted wooden treasure chest. This collection features at least ten silver wartime Jefferson nickels and makes a great gift for novice coin collectors. Wonderful handcrafted wooden treasure chest has a gleaming assortment of more than 30 rare and historic silver coins Most were minted well over 50 years ago during World War II and at least one was struck before World War IYou'll find half dollars, quarters, dimes and at least 10 silver wartime Jefferson nickels An exciting adventure and a terrific giftDimensions: 4.5 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep x 3.125 inches high

Encyclopedia Small Silver Coins $51.11 Softcover book - The latest incarnation of Brother Can You Spare A Dime? - Modern Dime Size Silver Coins of the World with Footnotes to History has been published in a Third Edition. This work, a many year project to study these coins as miniature engravings of Art and History, was first published in 1997. Several years later a CD-rom was produced as the Second Edition. The author won a Numismatic Literary Guild Award for this Edition. The Third Edition, a 600 page book with over a thousand enlarged scans of the coins from the mid 1800's to 1970 show coins from around the world - Afghanistan to Yemen. These coins were the money of the people at the time; one would represent a days work, purchase a meal or a night's entertainment. Kings, Queens and Statesmen are portrayed on dozens, with little biographies of many. More than a numismatic book, this anthology is a fine way to develop a better understanding of money in use during the previous two centuries. A great addition to your numismatic library.

Coins of Japan $31.9 This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

The Coins of India $28.69 Publisher: Calcutta: Association Press (Y.M.C.A.); London: Oxford University Press Publication date: 1922 Subjects: Numismatics -- India Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

Jewish Coins $19.64 This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Coins and Medals $17.27 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.