The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values 2002 [Mass Market Paperback]

Scott A. Travers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values | Publication Date: December 4, 2001

From the only expert hobbyists and investors can trust ... The most up-to-date, comprehensive coin book in America

• Current 2002 fair market value for all U.S. coins
• Insider’s information for the best deals in buying and selling
• Over 200 clear, authoritative photos


Don’t be overcharged when you buy. Don’t be shortchanged when you sell.

America’s #1 consumer advocate for coin hobbyists, collectors, and investors is Scott Travers. His mission is to make sure you never fall prey to unscrupulous buyers or sellers. Now he has created a guide that provides comprehensive facts on all U.S. coins, advice on collecting trends, and a complete listing of the fair market value for your coins today. Plus, he teaches you to be the expert with information on:

• Understanding coin grades and what they mean in dollars and cents for collectors

• The advantages of a “certified coin” from a grading service

• Essential specifications — diameter, weight, composition, edge, and designers — for popular U.S. coins

• Comprehensive listings of coin periodicals

The most complete and current price guide on the market today!

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Ralph Nader of the numismatic world.”
— The New York Times

“If you’re buying just one price guide to see what your coins are worth, this is the obvious choice.”
— COINage magazine

“Scott Travers is the coin collector’s best friend.”
— Hank Gilman, business editor, Newsweek

“The Insider’s Guide to U.S. Coin Values is an indispensable reference book for anyone seeking the answer to the age-old question ‘What’s it worth?’ Novice and expert alike will find it easy to use and packed with valuable information. And unlike other price guides such as the ‘red book,’ this one truly tells it like it is: Its value listings accurately reflect the real market.”
— John Albanese, chairman of the board, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation

“The incredibly accurate, up-to-date values and exceptional consumer protection advice combine to make The Insider’s Guide the Number One coin price guide available.”
— David L. Ganz, past president, American Numismatic Association

“Scott Travers’ brilliant book reminds me of a popular TV game show. Look up a coin in The Insider’s Guide to U.S. Coin Values and you’ll discover here, as on TV, the price is right. Here is a book that’s compact yet comprehensive, simple yet detailed — with values that are right on the money and right up-to-date.”
— Ed Reiter, senior editor, COINage magazine

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From the only expert hobbyists and investors can trust ... The most up-to-date, comprehensive coin book in America

• Current 2002 fair market value for all U.S. coins
• Insider's information for the best deals in buying and selling
• Over 200 clear, authoritative photos

Don't be overcharged when you buy. Don't be shortchanged when you sell.

America's #1 consumer advocate for coin hobbyists, collectors, and investors is Scott Travers. His mission is to make sure you never fall prey to unscrupulous buyers or sellers. Now he has created a guide that provides comprehensive facts on all U.S. coins, advice on collecting trends, and a complete listing of the fair market value for your coins today. Plus, he teaches you to be the expert with information on:

• Understanding coin grades and what they mean in dollars and cents for collectors

• The advantages of a "certified coin" from a grading service

• Essential specifications — diameter, weight, composition, edge, and designers — for popular U.S. coins

• Comprehensive listings of coin periodicals

The most complete and current price guide on the market today!

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Dell (December 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440237181
• ISBN-13: 978-0440237181
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,888,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)