Fascinating Facts, Mysteries and Myths About U.S. Coins [Paperback]

Robert R. Van Ryzin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 2009

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What is the ?King of American Coins?

Fascinating Facts, Mysteries and Myths About U.S. Coins is a compilation of some of the more intriguing stories in the history of U.S. Mint coinage. Some are based on facts. Others are hobby myths. All of them make for entertaining reading. Read about:

• The five-known 1913 Liberty head nickels



• Augustus Saint-Gaudens and his famed gold $20



• The short-lived 20-cent piece



• The $1 million coin exhibit



• The reason for the Liberty ?cover-up? on the Standing Liberty quarter

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (October 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440206503
• ISBN-13: 978-1440206504
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Coins & Medals
  • #81 in Books > Education & Reference > Fun Facts > Trivia

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Stories and Out of The Ordinary Facts, April 27, 2010

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Jim "J. Bucki" (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fascinating Facts, Mysteries and Myths About U.S. Coins (Paperback)

Great book that is full of interesting stories and out of the ordinary facts. Any beginning coin collector who thinks coins are boring needs to read this book. There is a wealth of history contained on these pages and stories that add to the mystique of coin collecting.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cant put it down, August 3, 2011

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B. J. Chetkauskas - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fascinating Facts, Mysteries and Myths About U.S. Coins (Paperback)

Great facts and legends about coins. Cannot believe there are these facts and myths and probably hundreds of others. Great Book. Cant put it down.
Book is in exc condition although I did not buy it new. It was Like New. So Kudos to sellers....you done good.

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and informative book, December 26, 2009

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Patrick F. Montrose (NM) - See all my reviews
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This book clears up and explains many of the myths surrounding a variety of different coins. I found it interesting and the kind of book you want to continue reading and not put it down until you finish the book.