No comments about Americas Silver Coinage 1794-1891: Coinage of the Americas Conference at the American Numismatic Society, New York, November 1-2, 1986 (Coinage of the Americas Conference Proceedings).

5 comments about The Mint on Carson Street.

1. "The Mint on Carson Street" is the ultimate reference guide for Carson City coins. It provides descriptions, pedigrees, populations, mintages and more on each of the 111 coins in the CC set (plus a few special varieties). It has become my personal reference tool and I find myself using it on almost a daily basis. On that subject alone, this book is unparalleled and while it is all that, it is oh so much more. Rusty Goe's crafty writing virtually takes you on a time machine ride as he recounts the glorious history of those lives and times (late 1860's through the mid 1890's) via both story and pictures. When you buy this book, it is like you're getting six great books in one. It is a fascinating read for everyone. The "Gilded Age"....The "Old West"...."CC Coins"....The Comstock Lode"....If you are a passionate fan on any one or all of those subjects, there is a pretty good chance you have already read this book. If you haven't read it, or you are not one of those persons, pick up a copy today, read it and by the time you are finished, you will be!



2. Rusty Goe's new book describing the history of The Carson City Mint and its coinage is a MUST read for collectors of these coins. Rusty tells how to build valuable sets of CC coins and gives a history of their price appreciation. Rarity and pedigree information are included. Great READ!
   
   Weimar White



3. There are books on mint products from the Carson City Mint and there are books on the history of Nevada but there has never been a book that so expertly weaves together the stories of the people who made significant events come to pass, the political climate of the post-Civil War United States and territories that were not yet states, Congressional action and reaction to the economy and the contentious matter of money backed by either precious metals or paper, the trials and challenges of a start-up assaying and coining operation, all in the exciting context of the Comstock Lode phenomenon and the mining industry that changed the west.

   This book is written with unmistakable passion for the benefit of Comstock and Carson City enthusiasts. But it will be highly regarded by historians, numismatists, coin and memorabilia collectors, scholars, and every investor who may want to become acquainted with the pleasurable pursuit of a truly scarce and sought after tangible collectible. The book also contains statistical information and insights into surviving populations of coins in relation to the quantities originally minted. It has taken a place of prominence among the books I own.




4. I received this book as a gift and was only expecting it to be a synopsis of Carson City coins. I was not expecting all of the wonderful history! It is a fascinating read as well as being so informative. I really enjoyed reading about so many of the people who influenced not only Carson City and Nevada history, but United States history, as well. In the back is a complete guide to all of the coins minted in Carson City.
   The book itself is quite beautiful, inside and out. It contains many pictures of historical people and places. The cover is so nice, you will not want to stash it in your bookcase, but place it on the coffee table for others to enjoy (and envy!)
   Thanks again, Mom and Dad, for the beautiful book!



5. The Carson City coinsthat intrigue us today serve to memorialize the prominent--and not so well known--deeds which occurred between the Civil War and the turn of the century. During this era of giant personalities, the growing pains of the nation created both hardship and jubilant excess in a brand new Nevada (Halloween, 1864).
   This phenomenon of the old west is lovingly presented by Rusty Goe in THE MINT ON CARSON STREET. Though little-known outside numismatic circles Rusty has delved into every cranny of the period, all the while becoming one of the supremely knowledgeable and formidable operatives in U.S.coins. His colleagues and trading competitors will attest to his skill and high integrity.
   The book (tome,really), Rusty's memorial to an incomparable time and place, is not merely to read, but to dive into and swim around. Some of its delights: recapturing an obscure but haunting part of our exuberant national adolescence, demystifying many of the intricacies in the rare coin market, and serving as a permanent and valuable resource reference. The manner of presentation is that of a veteran of many adventures and well-fought battles lovingly sharing his most prized experiences with those who are disposed to value and appreciate the accounts.
   THE MINT ON CARSON STREET has pride of place in my book collection.

No comments about Jefferson Nickles 1938-2003, Album.

No comments about U. S. Half Cents Encyclopedia.

2 comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Coins 2005, 43rd Edition (Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins).

1. Do you have old coins around the house and wonder what they are worth? The Blackbook will give you an idea, based on condition, plus what coin dealers are offering across the country. It should give you more confidence when dealing with a coin dealer.
   
   The book is clear and easy to use



2. Excellent reference material. I received a bag of old coins collected by my grandfather. I knew nothing about the values, so I purchased this book. Every single coin was listed, even those minted by US territories/possessions. The book was shipped quickly and was exactly as described.

No comments about Roman coins.

No comments about The Medal Yearbook.

3 comments about Tokens of Love.

1. I bought this book for the pictures but the ONLY good picture is on the front cover and the resolution on that is not very good. Don't waste your money.



2. This is the perfect little book to get for valentines day. It is beautifully designed and illustrated and the topic is fascinating. You can tell that Roberta Etter really did her research for this book and many of the love tokens photographed in the book are from her own collection. Perfect to give to your sweetheart gentlemen for valentines day or to give you ideas on some love tokens you could give her, and ladies the same goes for you. You can make Valentines day special with the practice of exchanging tokens of love with eachother.



3. One is struck by the extravagance of the tokens exchanged by lovers through the ages and across many cultures. The book demonstrates the universal depth and intensity of that emotion we call love and our need to express that feeling with a physical (and permanent) representation. A great gift to someone you love

1 comments about Collector's Guide to Vintage Coin Machines.

1. If you have any interest in collecting coin-operated machines or in their history, you should get this book. There are a large number of color pictures of historic slot machines, arcade machines, pinball machines, trade stimulators, and jukeboxes. In addition to the pictures and market prices, there is a lot of information about the history of these machines, and tips for collectors. This book was a great help when I purchased a vintage slot machine.

1 comments about Reading Medieval European Coins.

1. This is a little book with a lot of information. The author begins by explaining his scope (about 500AD to 1500AD Europe including Crusader, Runic and Russian coins). The book is well illustrated with line drawings and examples of medieval text styles. He explains many of the how and whys of Abbreviations, Monograms, Word Separators, Tables of the Names of Persons and Places, and he includes some very basic information on Medieval Numismatic Latin. This book combined with a medieval-latin dictionary would prove extremely useful for interpreting medieval coin inscriptions. This would also be very valuable for Historic re-creationists and re-enactors of the Medieval period. There is a lot of bang for the book.