U.S. Coins Close Up: Tips to Identifying Valuable Types and Varieties
Robert R. VanRyzin
Apr 2012 · Penguin
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Take a Closer Look
Is that coin in your hand the real deal or a clever fake? Discover the difference with U.S. Coins Close Up, a one-of-a-kind visual guide to every U.S. coin type. This handy reference features large and clear images that detail inscriptions, mintmarks and initials, as well as thorough descriptions and fascinating coin history.
Author and renowned numismatist Robert R. Van Ryzin takes a keen and careful look at U.S. coins, with in-depth denomination overviews, highlights of remarkable coins and an extended glossary of terms and features. No matter your level of expertise, this invaluable resource will leave you more knowledgeable and better prepared to spot that carefully altered coin â€" and save you from making an expensive mistake.
Is that coin in your hand the real deal or a clever fake? Discover the difference with U.S. Coins Close Up, a one-of-a-kind visual guide to every U.S. coin type. This handy reference features large and clear images that detail inscriptions, mintmarks and initials, as well as thorough descriptions and fascinating coin history.
Author and renowned numismatist Robert R. Van Ryzin takes a keen and careful look at U.S. coins, with in-depth denomination overviews, highlights of remarkable coins and an extended glossary of terms and features. No matter your level of expertise, this invaluable resource will leave you more knowledgeable and better prepared to spot that carefully altered coin â€" and save you from making an expensive mistake.
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About the author
A collector for more than 35 years, Robert R. Van Ryzin serves as editor of Coins Magazine, Coin Prices and Bank Note Reporter. He is also the author of Striking Impressions: A Visual Guide to Collecting U.S. Coins, Fantasy and Fiction from U.S. Coins, Crime of 1873: The Comstock Connection and Fascinating Facts, Mysteries and Myths About U.S. Coins.
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