Standard Catalog of World Coins - 1801-1900 (Standard Catalog of World Coins 19th Century Edition 1801-1900) [Paperback]

Thomas Michael (Author), George Cuhaj (Editor)

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Product Description

Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 is an all-in-one guide to 19th century coins from around the globe, and an essential resource for being competitive in today's coin collecting market-bolstered by strong precious metals prices. It provides collectors with up-to-date market prices for coins in five different condition grades, and features 27,500 actual-size photos of coins to aid in proper identification. This book offers confidence in collecting through comprehensive coverage.

About the Author

Colin Bruce II is an experienced and accomplished numismatist and researcher. Colin is an avid collector with a passion for this hobby. He is one of the original creators of the Standard Catalog series and has worked with Krause Publications for over 40 years, expanding what once was a single volume into 5 distinct "century" references, assisted by a vast network of world coin enthusiasts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1248 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 6 edition (December 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896899403
• ISBN-13: 978-0896899407
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #110,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars One of these things is needed if you collect world coins, December 17, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 (1st ed) (Paperback)

Actually I've just seen the 97 edition & usu buy these every few years or so. Well, if you are interested in World Coins then buy a Krause WC book. They do it differently every couple of years. For example my 1985 ed. comes boxed in 2 volumes vol1=A-F, vol2 =G-Z, from about 1800 to present in ea volume. Before then they used to have one massive volume covering from about 1760 to present. Please realize you'll have to buy both the 1801-1900 and then the 1900 to present volumes and it's a real pain to start following a listing in a country & then have to dig out the other volume when you pass 1899. Also you'll probably need the 1701-1800 and the 1600-1700. There's a really nasty tendency for Krause to only show part of the back of a coin design. However the book has good points: e.g. nothing else lists all world coins by date & grade & mm & you can see what's been made & what you want. Also prices usually don't change rapidly, even for rarer 1800's crowns in mint state so you can get away with an older (& MUCH cheaper) volume.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simply the best, November 1, 2002

By	Dennis Lachaud "avidreader" (MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801-1900 (Standard Catalog of World Coins 19th Century Edition 1801-1900) (Paperback)

Granted, with today's technology, the Krause catalog could have better images for many coins. It could also have at least five basic gradings and prices for each coin instead of three or four. But all in all, it is still the best and the most complete catalog in the market. It is the reference of choice for every numismatic afficionado and every profesional. I even did see it used by European dealers who were not fluent in English. I am just an amateur, and I cannot do without it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding what you need, December 19, 2009

By	Danny R. Lowe (Modesto, Ca.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 (DVD) (DVD-ROM)

I ordered this item thinking it was the paperback book that came with a dvd of the same book free like the Standard Catalog of World Coins 1900 to present I had ordered just weeks before. Even though it was not what I though I had ordered I am happy with the product and it works very well. The features are easy to understand and use and it takes up very little space how ever I find I am using a bit of my time looking for it becouse it has gotten in with music CD's or movies. I will be ordering the Book as soon as it comes up for sale as it is a lot less bother to take the book when I price coins away from home then it is to take my laptop or find a PC to use the DVD.