Coin World's Making the Grade: Comprehensive Grading Guide for U. S. Coins

Coin World's Making the Grade: Comprehensive Grading Guide for U. S. Coins

• Features 80 series of the most widely collected U.S. Coins
• Detailed grade descriptions and pinpoint areas to inspect.
• Highlighted design high points locate first areas to show wear.
• Color maps identify visual impairment severity levels.
• Explanation for the basics of coin grading for new collectors.

The 3rd edition features more than 80 coin series for both classic and modern U.S. coins. Through the use of hundreds of full color photographs and in-depth analysis you can improve your knowledge of coin grading and gain keen insights into the highly competitive business of coin grading. Use the exclusive color maps to locate and identify the severity of imperfections that affect a coin s surface and, ultimately, its grade and value. It is the kind of book that will pay dividends on your next buying and selling decisions.