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Kenneth Bressett (Editor), Q. David Bowers (Narrator)
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  • Hardcover-spiral: 351 pages
  • Publisher: Whitman Publishing; 6th edition (August 30, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0794819931
  • ISBN-13: 978-0794819934
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #19,371 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 of United States Coins (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 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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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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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
This is a great book for grading and an absolute must for anyone looking to invest in coins. Especially, the circulated grades. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Elvis (Alive In Utah)

5.0 out of 5 stars Hi-Ho Silver, Lone Ranger finds true value of old friend!!
As I discovered one cannot investigate coins with out the red book and this standards book. As always a good buy at Amazon and the shipping was easy.
Published 3 months ago by Jerry Coleman

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Grading Manual
Very clear guidelines for grading all US coins. Well illustrated. I would recommend this book highly for either novices or experienced collectors.
Published 5 months ago by John T. Friar

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Guide
great visual guide for the coin collector who needs help with the grading their collection
Published 6 months ago by P. Lockwood

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, All Collectors Must Have It
I love this book. It has great pictures and very detailed information for all collectors. All collectors should have a copy of this book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by James E. Thornton

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful grading guide that will be your best friend
I bought this book because I needed a really superior helper in grading coins. I have two other books, which I love and from which I derive a good deal of help. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Susanna Hutcheson

2.0 out of 5 stars Coin Collector Forgettable Book
I have never used this book. I found the Red Book and Blue Book easier to follow, and organized more like my brain.
Published 10 months ago by W. C. Staub

1.0 out of 5 stars Review of book.
It was poor at best. It was all black and white, no color. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Published 16 months ago by Franklin C. Ellington

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst book from Whitman ever
The black and white photo's look like photocopies of photocopies.
And to add insult to everyone, the book is printed in CHINA... Read more
Published 18 months ago by R. Savilonis

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Coin Grading reference
There is a reason why this publication has been around for many years --- it os the standard for coin grading. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ronald Szypajlo

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