Coin grading and counterfeit detection book

Updated yearly, red book coin values also explain the history of certain coins as well as select records for coins sold at auction. Grading indian head pennies is not an exact science where a precise method can be applied, and everyone comes out. Grading rare coin condition ratings southgate cc coins we. Stateoftheart techniques used to recognize doctored coins. Official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection 1st.

The worlds largest and most prestigious grading organization has created an amazing, oneofakind guide that reveals its grading and authentication secrets. Provides grading descriptions and photos for all us coins from 1793 to the present. Ngc ngc graders identify two counterfeit 1872 two cent pieces with depressions and weak denticles. This is the single most useful book you can own to learn the essentials of coin grading. The pcgs book covers so much more than the ana guide. 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. Authorized in 1864 when the country was in the midst of the civil war, the. 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. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection by a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Reprinted from pcgss coin grading and counterfeit detection. In fact, pcgs encounters only about 25 counterfeits per 10,000 coins, or an average rate of one quarter of 1 percent 0. 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.

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. A reprint from the numismatist volume ii, american numismatic association. Official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection. Rather than trying to determine why a particular coin is counterfeit, this book. Coin grading coin grading books numismatic grading. 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.

Photograde provides photographic reference points for every regular issue u. Coin grading and counterfeit detection pcgs house of collectibles, 2004 numismatic forgery charles m. The secrets of handling and storing your collection. This illustrated guide describes, with digital images, how to determine the precise condition of a coin. That is the case with an altered coin that numismatic guaranty corporation ngc graders. For decades, coin collectors believed there was a variety of morgan dollars struck at the new orleans mint that carried a smallerthanusual o mintmark. Advice on grading coins, coin grade range, coin grading. Related articles pcgs the standard for the rare coin. Photograde by zyrus press is the main reference book for finding general and specific information on grading us coins. A coin certified by numismatic guaranty corporation ngc and a note certified by paper money. Grading indian head pennies is a skill that will take years of experience to perfect, but this guide will get you started. Coin grading is an extremely complex, partly subjective, partly objective process that is frequently the primary factor in determining the value of collectible coins. John w dannreuther this oneofakind guide virtually revolutionizes the coincollecting business. This book gives details on the standards for grading mint state coins.

This detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of coin grading and counterfeit detection. I bought a book called official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection by pcgs. 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 official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection, 2nd. Larson zyrus press, 2004 counterfeit detection reference guide bill fivaz stanton printing, 1997 detecting counterfeit and altered u.

Related articles pcgs the standard for the rare coin industry. 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. An intricate and thorough account of the history of counterfeit money from both sides of the coin. Pcgs guide to grading and counterfeit detection the coin show. 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. 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. Counterfeit coins coin forgeries coin counterfeits. The coins looked so real that even the thirdparty coin grading companies, such as the professional coin grading service pcgs were. 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. 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. Jan 03, 2000 after all, a coin s grade is irrelevant if it is a counterfeit. This is the book originally used to set the standards used by pcgs.

Uses precise descriptions and digital images to help you determine the exact condition of a coin. 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. 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. I understand the approach the author takes towards counterfeit detection. Official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection 1st ed. Ana correspondence course book detecting counterfeit and altered us coins. The red book is an invaluable tool for coin collectors and is still the most significant u. Elements include wear vs incomplete strike, lustre, strike, contact marks, etc. 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. The coin grading portion of the book is great for written descriptions, but lacks pictures. The professional coin grading service pcgs assembled the numismatic grading experts required to produce official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection. Coin grading books, guides, and other references summarized here. The book was produced by the grading experts at professional coin grading service, better known as pcgs, and edited by coin collector superman. Detecting counterfeit coins book 1, heigh ho printing company.

Counterfeit detection and problem coins books and sources. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Click for larger image counterfeit detection guide book bill fivaz retail. Numismatic forgery by zyrus press shows the techniques and procedures coin collectors should follow before buying coins. United states gold counterfeit detection guile, bill fivaz 2001 cleaning and preservation of coins and medals, 2001 1975 red book, r. This detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many. 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. In fact, pcgs encounters only about 25 counterfeits per 10,000 coins, or an average rate of one quarter of 1. 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.

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. Counterfeit coin detection detect counterfeit coins. I worked with the top names in coin grading on this one, and i basically. 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 is the guide that explains, illustrates, and sets the standard for grading united states coins. Coin grading books help you value your coins grading coins is an essential and useful skill. Translate description this is a nice pcgs coin handbook on coin grading and counterfeit detection. 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. Yeomans 1974 1982 red book 1975 blue book 1976 blue book. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection. Back then, grading coins by photographs was a better book. This detailed guide is the only book on the market that encompases so many facets of. 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 worlds largest and most prestigious coin grading organization has created an amazing, oneofakind guide that reveals its grading and authentication secrets. Now, for the first time ever, here is a coingrading volume so complete and so advanced that it explains, illustrates. A few years ago, one grading instructor told his class that many images in the older editions had become 12grade off due to gradeflation. 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. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection 1st ed by dannreuther, john w. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection 1st ed by. The worlds largest and most prestigious grading organization has created an amazing, oneofakind guide that. 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 and counterfeit detection the pcgs way. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit detection, 2nd edition john.

John w dannreuther the guide that explains, illustrates, and sets the standard for grading united states coins. General reference coin books coin price guides coin grading counterfeit detection coin cleaning numismatic history coin how to investing in coins. 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. My 1914d has no sign of vdb on the shoulder, and the mint mark shape is similar to the illustration in the pcgs book.

Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us coin grading and coin counterfeiting. The fundamentals of counterfeit detection the secrets of handling and storing your collection stateoftheart techniques used to recognize doctored coins over 600 detailed illustrations. After all, a coins grade is irrelevant if it is a counterfeit. Fortunately, books about coin grading are available, which if used properly can. 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.

Each annual edition of mega red features a different group of expanded sections that make that edition unique. Collecting fake coins a new facet of coin collecting. 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. American numismatic association grading standards for us coins, 3 star rating. The red book is the primary reference guide for coin collectors. 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. A reprint from the numismatist, american numismatic association. The official guide to coin grading and counterfeit. In 1986, pcgs was one of the first some will say the first to pioneer the concept of a third party i. If you find that your coins may be worth money or if you have any questions. 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. 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.