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In this update of the 2008 edition, Bowers, a professional numismatist, provides insights into changing trends and nuances in grading U.S. coins--from half cents to gold double eagles (e.g., a coin's obverse and reverse may be graded differently). The spiral-bound guide includes tips for collectors, color illustrations, a case study of the effect grades can have on coins in the marketplace, and a few advertisements. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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In the best-selling Grading Coins by Photographs, Q. David Bowers has crafted a unique combination of step-by-step grading instructions for every federal coinage series from half cents to double eagles, plus information on the history and importance of grading; expert grading techniques; understanding the surfaces of coins; and smart grading and buying. His insightful text is combined with enlarged high-resolution color photographs for each grade, plus Proofs. The updated 2nd edition includes new photographs and fresh insight on today's grading standards.
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