No comments about Roosevelt Dimes 1946- , Album.

No comments about Money and Government in the Roman Empire.

No comments about An introduction to Celtic coins (A Colonnade book).

3 comments about 100 Greatest American Tokens and Medals.

1. I bought this book on the wildly enthusiastic endorsement of it by a medals dealer (who just happens to specialize in one of the entries). While I agree this book is good for the hobby and is not a bad effort; owning it is not a wholly satisfying experience.
   First the good stuff: The authors have done a fine job of compiling the list of 100 different medals and tokens representative of a broad spectrum from the mundane to the sublime. They also did a generally good job with the background essays on their selections because they are easy to read and sometimes informative. Cross reference numbers from numbering systems found in various books that have catalogued the items are supplied, as are population estimates and some then current pricing information. The presentation and layout of the book are also outstanding. Actually, the book is a pleasure to look at because the full color reproductions are excellent and the layout is top notch.
   In fact, I like almost everything about the book so why only three stars?
   This is a three star book because while it is very likable, it really isn't lovable. This is because the editors didn't give us enough of the kind of information that makes a thing the 'Greatest'. Just throwing together a collection of 100 different examples within a genre because a survey of experts tells one to isn't reason enough, in my opinion.
   The book misses the kind of background stories that caused the collectors, writers and dealers to love them enough to vote them as '100 Greatest'. For instance, I too love the Higley Coppers found on pps. 14-15. I think they are cute and cuddly but I want to know why Samuel Higley was compelled to mint his own coins, for God's sake. What about the coin shortage at the time; how they were used; was there any competing specie circulating at the time? Or take entry No. 47, 'George H. Lovett's Nod to Coin Collectors' which is a fine entry but no mention is made of the Lovett family's long and illustrious relationship to the medallic arts which is doubtless why the medal was voted on the list.
   This book misses the inside information that personalizes what are otherwise just objects. Granted, many of the book's entries are beautiful works of art, but mere beauty is not enough to carry a project such as this. Rest assured that the world teems with beautifully struck medals, aesthetically pleasing medals but this doesn't necessarily make them deserving of greatness.
   Also this book is Made in China. One day China may produce high quality art books but today is not that day. As a book collector it is of utmost importance that art books such as this are produced with the best of values from the best of materials and this book, sadly, was not.
   Just three stars, my friends, but I do agree with the reviewers below this is a great library book.



2. This book is a wonderful collection of KEY MEDALS and TOKENSs. With beautiful pictures, this books tells the story of the medal or token featured as the Top 100 by a select group of Numismatic Experts on the subject. Fun to read; fun to see what medals and tokens made the Top 100 list.
   
   I liked the book so much, I even bought a copy for my local library... JAS



3. Libraries catering to collectors as well as any interested in the history of American medals must have this oversized, lavish survey of rarities in the medal and token world, which explores the U.S.'s first coinage, medals and tokens and includes a foreword by numismatics Russ Rulau and David Alexander. Full page, large-sized color photos of coins and metals provide extraordinary, exceptional detail making this a 'must' reference for any library catering to coin collectors or American history buffs.
   
   Diane C. Donovan
   California Bookwatch

1 comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Paper Money 2008, 40th Edition (Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Paper Money).

1. An excellent guide book For identifying and pricing U.S. paper money. Whether it be large or small, you can find it all in this publication.
   The broadest spectrum of denomenations, types,series,districts and conditions of notes is represented here. I consider it an excellent reference source.

1 comments about Coin World 2006 Guide to U.S. Coins: Prices & Value Trends (Coin World Guide to U S Coins, Prices, and Value Trends).

1. This book is one of te only i have seen which includes a comprehensive price guide with Grading values from Good-4 to PF-70!!!! no other book i have seen has pf69 and 70 grading values for the new coins.. Very helpful and tells you about the reliable grading services.

No comments about Washington Quarters: State Collection, Vol. 1: 1999-2003.

No comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Paper Money 2005, 37th Edition (Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Paper Money).

1 comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to US Paper Money 2007, 39th Edition (Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Paper Money).

1. This is a reference book of great value to me that I use everyday. This book covers all of the Paper Currency ever printed in the United States. Because I carry this book with me everywhere I like that it is a paperback book. You can easily flip to the page or picture you are looking to reference. Only black and white printed pictures of the notes but like I said it is the portability of this book that makes this so very nice to have in my private library. This reference book is updated every year which is a must for any collector of U.S. Paper Currency. A definite must have for any collector of U.S. Paper Currency.

3 comments about Coins of England and the United Kingdom.

1. The Spink catalog is published yearly, and is the standard catalog for the coins of England. The prices listed for common coins reflect average prices that a dealer will charge for a coin, but not what they will pay for a coin. The prices shown for rarer coins usually reflect the most recent auction prices for coins, and are a fairly reliable.
   
   One must keep in mind that most common coins appreciate in value a little each year, a few depreciate, and the rarer coins may appreciate in value quite a bit from the time each yearly catalog was written.
   
   I have found that the most useful value for this catalog is its numbering system for English coins, as the Spink catalog numbers are the most widely used and recognized numbers for identifying English coin, both by dealers and collectors.
   
   Marshall Faintich
   Author of "Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins"



2. Superb coin book, Best of the best British numismatics catalogues printed now days, is complete, up-to-date information and values from Spink's own worldwide auctions, excellent ilustrations, and beautifully printed with the highest quality and care.
   I also recommended Michael Marsh The gold sovereign, and many other of his writings on Gold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns.
   The gold sovereign
   The Sovereign - the World's Most Famous Coin: A History and Price Guide



3. I have several editions of this book. You can never have too many. Each one comes with a different mix. And the newer editions of course will have the newer coins. This is not a substitute for the Standard Catalog of World coins but is better focused on England and a lot easer to carry.
   
   The book also teaches us a little bit of symbolism and history.
   
   Keep in mind that this is still just a guide. Other factors determine the value of the coin to you and others.