Publisher's Synopsis
This softcover book is a comprehensive insider's look at not only rare coins, but also tokens, medals, and paper money. At 34 Chapters and nearly 700 pages, it covers everything from grading to determining values to techniques of smart auction bidding. More than 1,300 photographs and illustrations, both black and white and in full-color galleries, complement the text, showing the people, places, and coins described. Bower's engaging case studies, strategies, and insider tips make the book an invaluable how to for today's marketplace.
