Remember that coin grading is the expression of an opinion that describes the condition of a specific coin that most dealers and collectors would agree with. The second edition, a collaborative effort of pcgs and random house, was written by a number of important contributors that numismatic maverick scott travers assembled and edited into a book. Easy to understand and clear in its language, the pcgs guide to grading and counterfeit detection is not only a must have reference but an all around good read. Uses precise descriptions and digital images to help you determine the exact condition of a coin. Related articles pcgs the standard for the rare coin industry. I wouldnt think it likely to be counterfeit in this gradeprice range, but i thought i would look it up in the pcgs coin grading and counterfeit detection book anyway. Official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection. Advice on grading coins, coin grade range, coin grading. Counterfeit coin 1878 shield nickel this proof 1878 shield nickel looks pretty at first glance, but a more careful evaluation reveals that its a fake. American numismatic association grading standards for us coins, 3 star rating. In 1986, pcgs was one of the first some will say the first to pioneer the concept of a third party i. The book was produced by the grading experts at professional coin grading service, better known as pcgs, and edited by coin collector superman, scott travers. Learning the art of counterfeit coin detection can not only help avoid making a huge buying mistake but also unlock the fascinating world of these unusual coins whether they were made as contemporary counterfeits to be passed as ordinary coins or are more recent knockoffs of rare dates and varieties at wizard coin supply, we have the resources and coin books to. Click for larger image counterfeit detection guide book bill fivaz retail.
Apr 08, 2011 an education in united states coins and their grading would be an apt description, and this book is a 400 level college course. I understand the approach the author takes towards counterfeit detection. Counterfeit coins coin forgeries coin counterfeits. Authorized in 1864 when the country was in the midst of the civil war, the. Updated yearly, red book coin values also explain the history of certain coins as well as select records for coins sold at auction. Reprinted from pcgss coin grading and counterfeit detection. While counterfeit detection obviously is important, such excellent information has been published in the recent past that the number of counterfeits being submitted to pcgs is minuscule. Photograde provides photographic reference points for every regular issue u. Coin grading coin grading books numismatic grading. The fundamentals of counterfeit detection the secrets of handling and storing your collection stateoftheart techniques used to recognize doctored coins over 600 detailed illustrations this detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of coin grading and counterfeit detection. Counterfeit detection and problem coins books and sources. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection, 2nd edition by john dannreuther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
A reprint from the numismatist, american numismatic association. John w dannreuther the guide that explains, illustrates, and sets the standard for grading united states coins. This detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of coin grading and counterfeit detection. The worlds largest and most prestigious grading organization has created an amazing, oneofakind guide that reveals its grading and authentication secrets. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection. The secrets of handling and storing your collection. John w dannreuther this oneofakind guide virtually revolutionizes the coincollecting business.
While many coin grading systems or standards have been developed over the years, the prevailing system for grading us coins is based. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection, 2nd. Coin grading and counterfeit detection the pcgs way. This detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of. I worked with the top names in coin grading on this one, and i basically. Grading rare coin condition ratings southgate cc coins we. This covers us coins but what i liked about it is the indepth written discussion of the elements of a coins grade and how they describe what to look of in each. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection, 2nd edition john. That is the case with an altered coin that numismatic guaranty corporation ngc graders. My 1914d has no sign of vdb on the shoulder, and the mint mark shape is similar to the illustration in the pcgs book. The red book is an invaluable tool for coin collectors and is still the most significant u. The coin grading portion of the book is great for written descriptions, but lacks pictures.
This book gives details on the standards for grading mint state coins. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection is the guide that explains, illustrates, and sets the standard for grading united states coins. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Coin grading books, guides, and other references summarized here. Fortunately, the art of counterfeit detection was far advanced by the time the grading services came into being, having had a head start of more than two decades, and a great deal of working knowledge was available. Photograde by zyrus press is the main reference book for finding general and specific information on grading us coins. In fact, pcgs encounters only about 25 counterfeits per 10,000 coins, or an average rate of one quarter of 1. Yeomans 1974 1982 red book 1975 blue book 1976 blue book. The pcgs book covers so much more than the ana guide. Fortunately, books about coin grading are available, which if used properly can. After all, a coins grade is irrelevant if it is a counterfeit. A coin certified by numismatic guaranty corporation ngc and a note certified by paper money. Related articles pcgs the standard for the rare coin. Ngc ngc graders identify two counterfeit 1872 two cent pieces with depressions and weak denticles.
Numismatic forgery by zyrus press shows the techniques and procedures coin collectors should follow before buying coins. Rather than trying to determine why a particular coin is counterfeit, this book. Back then, grading coins by photographs was a better book. Oct 01, 1997 the worlds largest and most prestigious coin grading organization has created an amazing, oneofakind guide that reveals its grading and authentication secrets. Pcgs guide to grading and counterfeit detection apr 8, 2011 there are, in my opinion, 4 books so essential to collectors and experts alike that they provide the cornerstones of coin collecting knowledge. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit. For decades, coin collectors believed there was a variety of morgan dollars struck at the new orleans mint that carried a smallerthanusual o mintmark. This is the book originally used to set the standards used by pcgs. Translate description this is a nice pcgs coin handbook on coin grading and counterfeit detection. The red book is the primary reference guide for coin collectors. Learning the art of counterfeit coin detection can not only help avoid making a huge buying mistake but also unlock the fascinating world of these unusual coins whether they were made as contemporary counterfeits to be passed as ordinary coins or are more recent knockoffs of rare dates and varieties. An intricate and thorough account of the history of counterfeit money from both sides of the coin. Just as the proper procedure, when grading a coin by comparison with an example in a grading book, is to start at the lowest grade and work up the scale, so with counterfeit detection.
Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us coin grading and coin counterfeiting. United states gold counterfeit detection guile, bill fivaz 2001 cleaning and preservation of coins and medals, 2001 1975 red book, r. With pages 30% larger than the regular editions and weighing in at 1,504 pages more than three times the page count, the new deluxe edition mega red includes more historical information, extensive grading instructions with enlarged. The standards for grading all united states coins, including precise definitions of mint state and circulated grades an allnew section on how to grade americas 50state quarters the fundamentals of counterfeit detection the secrets of handling and storing your collection state. Jan 03, 2000 after all, a coin s grade is irrelevant if it is a counterfeit. The coins looked so real that even the thirdparty coin grading companies, such as the professional coin grading service pcgs were. The two cent piece is one of three unusualand unsuccessfuldenominations of united states coins introduced in the second half of the 19th century, the other two being the three cent piece and the twenty cent piece. The professional coin grading service pcgs assembled the numismatic grading experts required to produce official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection. Larson zyrus press, 2004 counterfeit detection reference guide bill fivaz stanton printing, 1997 detecting counterfeit and altered u. An education in united states coins and their grading would be an apt description, and this book is a 400 level college course. A few years ago, one grading instructor told his class that many images in the older editions had become 12grade off due to gradeflation. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection by a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The fundamentals of counterfeit detection the secrets of handling and storing your collection stateoftheart techniques used to recognize doctored coins over 600 detailed illustrations. Elements include wear vs incomplete strike, lustre, strike, contact marks, etc.
This illustrated guide describes, with digital images, how to determine the precise condition of a coin. This is the single most useful book you can own to learn the essentials of coin grading. Grading indian head pennies is a skill that will take years of experience to perfect, but this guide will get you started. In fact, pcgs encounters only about 25 counterfeits per 10,000 coins, or an average rate of one quarter of 1 percent 0. This is due to the fact that the counterfeit date was likely accomplished by a forger using the metal that was there from the original date. Ana correspondence course book detecting counterfeit and altered us coins. Counterfeit coin detection detect counterfeit coins. The book was produced by the grading experts at professional coin grading service, better known as pcgs, and edited by coin collector superman. The fifth deluxe edition mega red is the latest expanded version of the hobbys bestselling red book more than 24 million copies sold since 1946. Detecting counterfeit coins book 1, heigh ho printing company. Coin grading is an extremely complex, partly subjective, partly objective process that is frequently the primary factor in determining the value of collectible coins. By furnishing a simple yet detailed guide to grading coins, pcgs has made it easy to understand the guide that explains, ilustrates, and sets the standard for.
Now, for the first time ever, here is a coingrading volume so complete and so advanced that it explains, illustrates. This detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many. I bought a book called official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection by pcgs. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection 1st ed by dannreuther, john w. Each annual edition of mega red features a different group of expanded sections that make that edition unique. Grading indian head pennies is not an exact science where a precise method can be applied, and everyone comes out. Official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection 1st. General reference coin books coin price guides coin grading counterfeit detection coin cleaning numismatic history coin how to investing in coins. Stateoftheart techniques used to recognize doctored coins.
Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The fundamentals of counterfeit detection the secrets of handling and storing your collection stateoftheart techniques used to recognize doctored coins over 600 detailed illustrations this detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of. Coin grading and counterfeit detection pcgs house of collectibles, 2004 numismatic forgery charles m. Mar 09, 2004 the fundamentals of counterfeit detection the secrets of handling and storing your collection stateoftheart techniques used to recognize doctored coins over 600 detailed illustrations this detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of coin grading and counterfeit detection. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection 1st ed by. Provides grading descriptions and photos for all us coins from 1793 to the present. If you find that your coins may be worth money or if you have any questions. Collecting fake coins a new facet of coin collecting. Official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection 1st ed. Coin grading books help you value your coins grading coins is an essential and useful skill. The worlds largest and most prestigious grading organization has created an amazing, oneofakind guide that. Pcgs guide to grading and counterfeit detection the coin show.
Looking at the mintage figures, it seems very likely that the coin may have originally been dated 1882, 1883, or even 1870 as those coins had mintages of 11. Something like pcgs photograde 19th edition, the official american numismatic association grading standards of united states coins 6th edition, and or the official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection, 2nd edition. A reprint from the numismatist volume ii, american numismatic association. The worlds largest and most prestigious coin grading organization has created an amazing, oneofakind guide that reveals its grading and authentication secrets.
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