Book, Inside The Rare Coin Market

Q. David Bowers shares more than 60 years of experience as a coin collector, professional dealer, published author and researcher, and past president of the American Numismatic Association. Learn how to build a meaningful and significant coin collection on any budget, for your own pleasure, for investment purposes, to share a fun hobby with your friends and family, and to explore history, art, commerce, technology, and many other areas of interest that are touched by coins. This delightful volume is richly illustrated and features case studies and personal advice from one of the hobby's great storytellers and teachers. As a companion to Kenneth Bressett's Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting: An Introduction to the World of Coins, it is intended for intermediate to advanced collectors, and for beginners who want to continue expanding their knowledge of the hobby. Inside: Everything you need to know to start a new, high-quality coin collection Tips and tricks to collecting every series of U.S. coins Stories of famous lost and found coins Advice on getting ahead of market trends