Specialized Numismatic Reference Books / Coin Books

SD-111

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Author: Sir George F. Hill

Edition: 1995 Reprint of the original 1924 version

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 128

Illustrated: 19 Plates

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-942666-28-3

Comments:

Becker The Counterfeiter by Sir George F. Hill, was originally published in 1924.

This is an excellent book on the die-struck fakes by Carl Wilhem Becker, who worked in the 1820's and is considered by many to be the most talented forger of classical Greek and Roman coins that ever lived.

His forgeries still fool the occasional collector and dealer, and are collected and have considerable value in their own right.

All the 360 types he is known to have forged are illustrated well enough to make die matching possible, making this an invaluable reference.

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SD-112

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Author: Sevarin Icard

Edition: Original 1979 issue from Obol International

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 572

Illustrated: No

Book Size: 8.5" H x 5.5" W

ISBN: 0-916710-43-2

Comments:

Dictionary of Greek Coin Inscriptions by Sevarin Icard is the major reference to decipher Greek Coins and determine their city of origin and ruler, even where parts of the legend is missing from the coin!

This book gives a 17 page detailed instruction section with advice on how to use the book!

There are 572 pages in this book and it list 1000's of coin legends.

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SD-113

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Author: Stewart J. Westdal

Edition: 1995 Reprint of the original 1971 version which was published under the title "A Guidebook for the Identification of Roman Coin Inscriptions"

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 144

Illustrated: No

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-915262-72-X

Comments:

Dictionary of Roman Coin Inscriptions by Stewart J. Westdal has been revised several times since first issuance in 1971.

It was originally titled "A Guidebook for the Identification of Roman Coin Inscriptions"

This is the latest edition of 1995 and has several thousand Roman Coin Inscriptions with indications of who the rulers were and where the coins were issued.

It also includes Greek inscriptions on Roman - Provincial Coinage.

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SD-114

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Author: Gerhard Welter & J. J. Curto

Edition: Original edition from the 10 printing April 2001

Bound: Hard Cover

Pages: 128

Illustrated: No

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN:

Comments:

Two Great Books in One

Cleaning and Preservation of coins and medals by Gerhard Welter, now in it's tenth printing, provides details on chemical, mechanical and electrolytic cleaning of coins and methods of preservation.

Discussed are different metals, patina and corrosion, natural changes in metal, safekeeping, plating, and photographing coins.

The special section at the rear of the book is Paper Money Restoration and Preservation by J. J. Curto.

This is a must-have book for every serious coin collector.

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SD-115

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Author: Abe Kosoff

Edition: Original 1981 edition

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 400

Illustrated:Yes

Book Size: 10" H x 7" W

ISBN: 9-915262-45-2

Comments:

Abe Kosoff remembers by Abe Kosoff came about when Sanford J. Durst, a noted numismatic book publisher, was hanging out at an ANA convention and Abe Kosoff was telling stories. Sanford said "you write it and I'll publish it."

Within this book published in 1981 Mr. Kosoff reflects on his than 50 years of numismatics and covers a multitude of fascinating stories and interesting subjects.

This book won the best book award from the Numismatic Literary Guild in 1982.

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SD-116

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Author: Q. David Bowers

Edition: Original 1987 version published by Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc.

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 96

Illustrated:Yes

Book Size: 8.5" H x 5.5" W

ISBN:

Comments:

The Strange Career of DR. Wilkins a Numismatic Inquire by Q. David Bowers.

An amazing tale of a collector of U.S. large cents and Indian cents.

The book is very heavily illustrated with coin photos and includes interesting material on counterstamped coins.

Written by "The" Q. David Bowers, this book has great material with significant background on the series.

This book is rarely offered.

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$9.95 / $7.95

SD-117

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Author: Neil Carothers

Edition: 1988 Reprint of the original 1930 version

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 372

Illustrated: No

Book Size: 8.5" H x 5 3/8" W

ISBN: 0-943161-12-6

Comments:

Fractional Money by Neil Corothers is a history of Small Coins and Fractional Paper Currency of the United States.

This absolutely necessary book for the collector covers: Colonies. U.S. Revolutionary Period. Foundations of U.S. Coinage. Coinage Laws, 1793-1857. The Civil War Period. Silver Coinage History, to the present.

This is a highly informative book written with great detail.

This book is out of print and difficult to locate!

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$19.95 / $15.95

SD-118

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Author: Robert L. Clarke & A. Mohabat-Ayin

Edition: Original 1974 1st. edition

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 86

Illustrated:Yes

Book Size: 8 1/4" H x 5 1/2" W

ISBN:

Comments:

Modern Coins of Iran 1876-1974 by Robert Clarke and A Mohabat – Ayin covers all denominations, descriptions, values in five grades by date, mintages, weights, date conversion charts, and lots more padded into this 86 page book.

Coins are illustrated by type with black and white illustrations.

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SD-119

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Author: Courtney L. Coffing

Edition: 2000 2nd edition

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 400

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 11" H x 8.5" W

ISBN: 0-87341-810-7

Comments:

World Notgeld, 2nd edition, by Courtney L. Coffing is a comprehensive guide that contains up-to-date information and the largest collection of photographed Notgeld in a worldwide reference.

There are more than 1,400 photos and 13,000 alphabetical entries by country and city.

Coverage of metals, paper and cloth materials from the 60 nations that issued emergency money between 1914 and 1947 are included and there is a rarity grading index.

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SD-120

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Author: Oliver D. Cresswell

Edition: 1974 original 1st. edition

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 60

Illustrated: Photo Plates

Book Size: 8 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W

ISBN:

Comments:

Early Coinage of South East Asia by Oliver Cresswell covers all the unusual monies of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos etc...

This book also covers Lat money, boat money, bullet money, shell money, and more.

It includes historical details on rulers and dates.

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$9.95 / $7.95

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Title: Becker the Counterfeiter by G. F. Hill
SD-111 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Sir George F. Hill Edition: 1995 Reprint of the original 1924 version Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 128 Illustrated: 19 Plates Book Size: 9" H x 6" W ISBN: 0-942666-28-3	Comments: Becker The Counterfeiter by Sir George F. Hill, was originally published in 1924. This is an excellent book on the die-struck fakes by Carl Wilhem Becker, who worked in the 1820's and is considered by many to be the most talented forger of classical Greek and Roman coins that ever lived. His forgeries still fool the occasional collector and dealer, and are collected and have considerable value in their own right. All the 360 types he is known to have forged are illustrated well enough to make die matching possible, making this an invaluable reference.
	Stock No. SD-111	List Price - Jake's Price $19.95 / $15.95

Title: Dictionary of Greek Coin Inscriptions by Sevarin Icard
SD-112 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Sevarin Icard Edition: Original 1979 issue from Obol International Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 572 Illustrated: No Book Size: 8.5" H x 5.5" W ISBN: 0-916710-43-2	Comments: Dictionary of Greek Coin Inscriptions by Sevarin Icard is the major reference to decipher Greek Coins and determine their city of origin and ruler, even where parts of the legend is missing from the coin! This book gives a 17 page detailed instruction section with advice on how to use the book! There are 572 pages in this book and it list 1000's of coin legends.
	Stock No. SD-112	List Price - Jake's Price $29.95 / $23.95

Title: Dictionary of Roman Coin Inscriptions by Stewart J. Westdal
SD-113 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Stewart J. Westdal Edition: 1995 Reprint of the original 1971 version which was published under the title "A Guidebook for the Identification of Roman Coin Inscriptions" Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 144 Illustrated: No Book Size: 9" H x 6" W ISBN: 0-915262-72-X	Comments: Dictionary of Roman Coin Inscriptions by Stewart J. Westdal has been revised several times since first issuance in 1971. It was originally titled "A Guidebook for the Identification of Roman Coin Inscriptions" This is the latest edition of 1995 and has several thousand Roman Coin Inscriptions with indications of who the rulers were and where the coins were issued. It also includes Greek inscriptions on Roman - Provincial Coinage.
	Stock No. SD-113	List Price - Jake's Price $19.95 / $15.95

Title: Cleaning and Preservation of Coins & Medals by Gerhard Welter ------Paper Money Restoration and Preservation by J. J. Curto
SD-114 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Gerhard Welter & J. J. Curto Edition: Original edition from the 10 printing April 2001 Bound: Hard Cover Pages: 128 Illustrated: No Book Size: 9" H x 6" W ISBN:	Comments: Two Great Books in One Cleaning and Preservation of coins and medals by Gerhard Welter, now in it's tenth printing, provides details on chemical, mechanical and electrolytic cleaning of coins and methods of preservation. Discussed are different metals, patina and corrosion, natural changes in metal, safekeeping, plating, and photographing coins. The special section at the rear of the book is Paper Money Restoration and Preservation by J. J. Curto. This is a must-have book for every serious coin collector.
	Stock No. SD-114	List Price - Jake's Price $19.95 / $15.95

Title: Abe Kosoff Remembers by Abe Kosoff
SD-115 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Abe Kosoff Edition: Original 1981 edition Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 400 Illustrated:Yes Book Size: 10" H x 7" W ISBN: 9-915262-45-2	Comments: Abe Kosoff remembers by Abe Kosoff came about when Sanford J. Durst, a noted numismatic book publisher, was hanging out at an ANA convention and Abe Kosoff was telling stories. Sanford said "you write it and I'll publish it." Within this book published in 1981 Mr. Kosoff reflects on his than 50 years of numismatics and covers a multitude of fascinating stories and interesting subjects. This book won the best book award from the Numismatic Literary Guild in 1982.
	Stock No. SD-115	List Price - Jake's Price $19.95 / $15.95

Title: The Strange Career of Dr. Wilkins (U.S. Cents) by Q. David Bowers
SD-116 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Q. David Bowers Edition: Original 1987 version published by Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc. Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 96 Illustrated:Yes Book Size: 8.5" H x 5.5" W ISBN:	Comments: The Strange Career of DR. Wilkins a Numismatic Inquire by Q. David Bowers. An amazing tale of a collector of U.S. large cents and Indian cents. The book is very heavily illustrated with coin photos and includes interesting material on counterstamped coins. Written by "The" Q. David Bowers, this book has great material with significant background on the series. This book is rarely offered.
	Stock No. SD-116	List Price - Jake's Price $9.95 / $7.95

Title: Fractional Money (U.S. Coins and Paper Money) by Neil Carothers
SD-117 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Neil Carothers Edition: 1988 Reprint of the original 1930 version Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 372 Illustrated: No Book Size: 8.5" H x 5 3/8" W ISBN: 0-943161-12-6	Comments: Fractional Money by Neil Corothers is a history of Small Coins and Fractional Paper Currency of the United States. This absolutely necessary book for the collector covers: Colonies. U.S. Revolutionary Period. Foundations of U.S. Coinage. Coinage Laws, 1793-1857. The Civil War Period. Silver Coinage History, to the present. This is a highly informative book written with great detail. This book is out of print and difficult to locate!
	Stock No. SD-117	List Price - Jake's Price $19.95 / $15.95

Title: Modern Coinage of Iran (1876-1974 A.D.) by Robert L. Clarke & A. Mohabat-Ayin
SD-118 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Robert L. Clarke & A. Mohabat-Ayin Edition: Original 1974 1st. edition Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 86 Illustrated:Yes Book Size: 8 1/4" H x 5 1/2" W ISBN:	Comments: Modern Coins of Iran 1876-1974 by Robert Clarke and A Mohabat – Ayin covers all denominations, descriptions, values in five grades by date, mintages, weights, date conversion charts, and lots more padded into this 86 page book. Coins are illustrated by type with black and white illustrations.
	Stock No. SD-118	List Price - Jake's Price $9.95 / $7.95

Title: World Notgeld (1914-1947) by Courtney L. Coffing
SD-119 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Courtney L. Coffing Edition: 2000 2nd edition Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 400 Illustrated: Yes Book Size: 11" H x 8.5" W ISBN: 0-87341-810-7	Comments: World Notgeld, 2nd edition, by Courtney L. Coffing is a comprehensive guide that contains up-to-date information and the largest collection of photographed Notgeld in a worldwide reference. There are more than 1,400 photos and 13,000 alphabetical entries by country and city. Coverage of metals, paper and cloth materials from the 60 nations that issued emergency money between 1914 and 1947 are included and there is a rarity grading index.
	Stock No. SD-119	List Price - Jake's Price $29.95 / $23.95

Title: Early Coins of South East Asia by Oliver D. Cresswell
SD-120 Large View	*General Info:* Author: Oliver D. Cresswell Edition: 1974 original 1st. edition Bound: Soft Cover Pages: 60 Illustrated: Photo Plates Book Size: 8 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W ISBN:	Comments: Early Coinage of South East Asia by Oliver Cresswell covers all the unusual monies of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos etc... This book also covers Lat money, boat money, bullet money, shell money, and more. It includes historical details on rulers and dates.
	Stock No. SD-120	List Price - Jake's Price $9.95 / $7.95

PRN - SC1128