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The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins [Hardcover-spiral]

Kenneth Bressett (Editor), Q. David Bowers (Narrator)
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August 2005
Learn how to grade your U.S. coins quickly and accurately. Beginners, advanced collectors, and dealers will all find the text understandable and invaluable for grading coins. Every standard grade is illustrated and described in detail. Every coin is studied, from half cents to gold double eagles. Text descriptions of 30 levels help you pinpoint grades from poor to perfect Mint State. High-resolution photographs show you exactly what to look for. All 11 levels of Mint State are discussed in detail, as are proof designations. A special 16-page full-color section highlights toning and other areas of interest. Spiralbound Hardcover. (Spiral $16.95)

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  • Hardcover-spiral: 351 pages
  • Publisher: Whitman Publishing; 6th edition (August 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0794819931
  • ISBN-13: 978-0794819934
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible for coin collectors, October 12, 2005
This review is from: The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins (Hardcover-spiral)
This book, simply put, is an absolute neccessity for all coin collectors. With Kenneth Bresset editing the book and Q. David Bowers narrating it, the book has to be awesome. It has, among many other things, The basic ANA Grading techniques, Key to official ANA Grading Standards: Circulation Strike Coins; Key to official ANA Grading Standards: Proof Coins, Advanced Grading Techniques, A closer focus on certain aspects of grading and the official ANA grading standards for each coin type. From AG-3 to MS-70. It also has notes that warn you about different things to look for in certain types of coins. Buy this book, you definately will not be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ANA Grading Standards, July 5, 2006
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EXCELLENT book for those trying to learn to grade there coins. I HIGHLY reccomend this item. Details every grade, and what characteristics it take for the coin to make the grade.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Grading Guide, March 10, 2007
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Easy to understand and use. Photos extremely helpful. Essential tool for novice and experienced collector alike.
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