{"product_id":"9780794837365","title":"A Guide Book of U.S. Coins, Professional Edition","description":"Whitman Publishing announces the fourth edition of its expanded version of the best-selling Guide Book of United States Coins (known within the hobby as the \"Red Book\"). The 384-page volume, called the Professional Edition, is intended for intermediate and advanced collectors, numismatic researchers, professional coin dealers, auctioneers, and investors. It includes auction records, certified-coin populations, more Mint State pricing, and other historical information and market data for serious buyers and sellers.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecent auction data for coins listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiralbound for convenient references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor intermediate and advanced collectors, numismatic researchers, professional coin dealers, and investors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains detailed coverage of every federal coin type, half cents through double eagles, plus classic commemoratives, Proof and Mint sets, and bullion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert guidance on striking and sharpness characteristics — valuable information when comparing coins for purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight on availability and condition rarity for each type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed grading instructions, including for the Mint State and Proof coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified population summaries for every date and mintmark — including the number certified, the average grade, and the percent in the Mint State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded valuation, including multiple Mint State and Proof levels, plus Full Brands, Full Bell Lines, Cameo \/ Deep Cameo, and other specialized designation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional die varieties in every denomination, with close-up photographs for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformative chart notes that expand on the history, characteristic, and market values of significant coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed research, estimated mintages, and market information on early 1800s - early 1900s Proof coinage, including gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality, full-color photographs (more than 1,600 altogether) of both circulation strikes and Proof coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnlargements of key focal points and varieties — many more than in the regular edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of the U.S. Mint's silver, gold, and platinum bullion coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whitman Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011585229040,"sku":"9780794837365","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780794837365_p0.jpg?v=1763729161","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780794837365","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}