Standard Catalog of World Coins - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087341036X ISBN 13: 9780873410366

Synopsis

The 30th anniversary edition of coin collecting's one-and-only, single volume 20th century world coin book and price reference is the best ever. A new two-column format allows collectors to fully view the more than 48,000 obverse and reverse coin illustrations. The accompanying listing for each coin begins with the coin's denomination to create an easy point of reference. Each listing prices coins in up to four grades of condition and includes the mintage number and mintage date. More than one million prices have been thoroughly analyzed and completely revised to reflect current market values. Every known world coin minted since 1901 is covered. Includes essential reference information helpful to collectors of all skill levels such as a how-to-use tutorial, international numeric guide, identification charts, foreign exchange rates, and many more useful tools.

About this title

About the Author

Chester L. Krause started Krause Publications in 1952 with the first issue of Numismatic News. In 1972, he and Clifford Mishler coauthored Standard Catalog of[registered] World Coins. This hobby standard launched the beginning of book publishing at Krause Publications, sparking the flame that would help create the world's largest hobby and collectibles publisher. Since 1952, Chet has been a steadfast figure in the numismatic world. Clifford Mishler joined the company as a member of the numismatic editorial staff in 1962. He has served on the U.S. government's annual Assay Commission and on the Coins and Medals Advisory Panel of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. In 1984, the American Numismatic Association recognized his lifelong dedication to numismatics and presented its highest honor to him, the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award. Employed at Krause Publications since 1975, Colin R. Bruce II oversees production of all numismatic catalogue titles that relate to foreign coins and paper money. He has earned 16 awards from the Numismatic Literary Guild for his work.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087341036X
• ISBN 13: 9780873410366
• Binding: Paperback