2000 Standard Catalog of World Coins (Paperback)

by Chester L. Krause (Author), Clifford Mishler (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Prior to its 24th edition, this "standard" for identifying world coins from the late 18th century to the present consisted of one volume. Now part of a 4300-page four-volume series, this title covers only the 20th century, with its three companion volumes covering 1600-1899. This change was necessitated by the sheer amount of additional information provided by hundreds of contributing specialists, the proliferation of commemorative issues by Third World nations, and the expanded time frame. Following a 50-page user's guide to content, grading conditions, attribution aids, dating systems, and so on, the coins are arranged alphabetically by current government entity, from lowest to highest denominations. Catalog numbers are given a Krause-Mishler designation or one based on a standard reference (e.g., R.S. Yeoman). Dates of issue are separately listed under obverse and reverse photos (actual size) and include mintage, metallic contents, weights, notes on varieties, and current retail value in up to four grades of condition. Part of a large coin's reverse may be overlaid by the obverse photo, but this is less of a problem for identification than the small minority of photos that do not adequately illustrate details due to exposure. Recommended as a comprehensive reference source for both novice and experienced numismatists in both public and academic collections.AStanley P. Hodge, Ball State Univ. Lib., Muncie, IN
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
This only world coin book of its kind lists over one million current prices on world coins and commemorative issues by date and mint since 1901, representing more than 570 coin-issuing authorities. 47,000 photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1944 pages
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc; 27th edition (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087341750X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873417501
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,726,985 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not perfect, but comprehensive and very throrough, June 10, 1999

By A Customer

This hefty volume provides all the necessary information that a collector needs: prices of four grades, metal composition and weight, coin picture, mintage, dates, mint and a KM number of every coin. Additional useful appendices are also included, which can faciliatete the task of identifying cryptic coins (using this book, I've identified three previously unidentifiable coins!) My only criticism is that the coins appear in black and white. A color verion might augment the price, but at least in some parts, this is a must -- For example, when the authors explain how to grade coins, one can hardly see the difference between Unc and AU, or XF and VF. I also found one coin missing from the Israeli catalog, but other than that this is an excellent collector's reference.

5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S REALLY A VERY SPECIALIZED BOOKS. I LIKE IT VERY MUCH., June 8, 1999

By A Customer

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