In addition to our selection of Specialized Reference Books - U.S. Tokens shown below be sure to take a look at our newest selection of Specialized Numismatic Literature which may also contain some books on the subject.
100 Greatest American Medals and Tokens - By Katherine Jaeger & Q. David Bowers .
Katherine Jaeger and Q. David Bowers tell the fascinating stories of 100 of the greatest medals and tokens of colonial America, the early states, the Confederacy, the U.S. Mint, and dozens of private issuers. It's all here: the history of medals and tokens in America and how they evolved; how to collect them; grading; conservation; smart buying; and more. 100 Greatest American Medals and Tokens is not just a price guide or a fancy picture book. It's a time machine that takes you to a hundred-plus different points in America's rich history.
Collecting Lucky Coins, Tokens, and Medals - By Rita Laws, Ph.D.
Learn the language of collecting lucky coins, tokens, and paper money, and the answers to these questions and more: What is the difference between a coin, a token, and a medal? What are the most important tools a coin collector needs? What should a bride put in her left shoe for good luck? Collecting Lucky Coins, Tokens, and Medals also includes insider tips on buying and selling techniques, along with a guide to reliable sources and a glossary. This is a one-of-a-kind resource on what makes a particular piece lucky, along with excellent tips on detecting counterfeits and keeping your collection safe.
Franklin in Numismatics - By Elston G. Bradfield
Franklin and Numismatics is the only reference on coins, paper money and medals issued to honor Benjamin Franklin. This book is interesting, well illustrated, and gives detailed descriptions.
Cleaning and Preservation of Coins & Medals by Gerhard Welter
and Paper Money Restoration and Preservation by J. J. Curto
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.
Milestone Coins by Kenneth Bressett
Milestone Coins shares the interesting stories behind more than 100 famous coins and tokens, as told by the award-winning author and longtime editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (the best-selling "Red Book"). In ten chapters Ken Bressett covers the breadth of civilization as seen in coinage - exploring every time period and geographical area from ancient Greece to modern America.
Numismatic Art in America by Cornelius Vermeule
The coinage of the United States has no modern rival in aesthetic richness. Our numismatic heritage includes such masterpieces as the primitively beautiful coins of the struggling young republic, the dignified Neoclassic designs that dominated the 19th century, magnificent medals by the leading sculptors of the early 1900s, and remarkable commemorative coins of yesterday and today.
Abraham Lincoln - The Image of His Greatness - by Fred Reed
Abraham Lincoln - The Image of His Greatness, by Fred Reed, is beautifully illustrated, in full color, with hundreds of images of the martyred president on coins, tokens, medals, postage stamps, paper money, oil paintings, magazine covers, popular advertisements, political cartoons, and other diverse media.
A Guide Book of United States Tokens and Medals - By Katherine Jaeger
Since the 1700's, Americans have used tokens and medals to encourage business, lampoon politicians, celebrate special events, pay fares, promote social causes, award the deserving, and scold the wicked.In the Guide Book of United States Tokens and Medals, award-winning author Katherine Jaeger explores these fascinating and collectible pieces of American history, from colonial times to today. The book features thousands of full-color illustrations, market values, and a grading guide add to the book's reference value.
Canadian Colonial Tokens - by W. K. Cross
Canadian Colonial Tokens 6th Edition Revised and updated now includes sections on Bridge, Fur Trade, Merchant and Transportation tokens. Early Bout de I'lsle Bridge tokens, the Hudson Bay tokens of 1857 and the Northwest Company tokens of 1820 are just a few of the new listings incorporated into this edition. Numerous price increases throughout the book with the pricing columns now expanded to incorporate an additional “almost uncirculated” grade. Also, to the letter grading symbol the numerical grade has been added.
Batty’s Descriptive Catalogue of Copper Coinage of Great Britain, Ireland, British Isles, and Colonies - by D. T. Batty - This descriptive catalogue of the copper coinage also features local & private tokens, jettons, &c. is compiled from various authors, and some of the most celebrated collections: together with Batty's own collection of about thirty-five thousand varieties.
Canadian Numismatic Medals - By Cross, Cornwell, Henderson & Rogers
This catalogue, the most comprehensive and informative of its kind on the market today, lists and illustrates all the souvenir medals issued by the three largest Canadian numismatic organizations. It is the only guide to offer the collector a complete history of the medals of the APNA, CNA, and the ONA.
So-Called Dollars by Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kappen
This book was first issued in 1963. It was than, and still is today, the only book to deal comprehensively with the subject of these popularly collected mementos. So-Called Dollars are near-dollar size coins and medals that were primarily issued as commemoratives for national, local, or regional events, and also commemorated famous personalities.
Guide to Civil War Store Cards - By G.M. Fuld
This book contains a state by state and city by city listing of the store cards that were issued during the Civil War. It includes varieties, known info, and rarities. It has several thousand store cards listed and hundreds of illustrations.
Hard Times Tokens - By L.H. Low
The original and still the basic reference on these very collectable tokens that were produced in the 1830's-1840's. The book has some political commentary and list hundreds of tokens both store cards and political issues during a difficult economic period. Two sets of plates included, one of line drawings and one of photos.
Krause U.S. Tokens 1700-1900 - By Russell Rulau
Early American tokens, hard times tokens, U.S. merchant tokens, U.S. trade tokens, Civil War store cards, patriotic Civil War tokens, Civil War cardboard chits, and tokens of the gay nineties, from cover to cover listing thousands of tokens and more than 5,000 photographs this book is the bible for token collector's.
United States Store Cards - By Edgar Adams
This reference book on United States Store Cards by Edgar Adams has many listings of: Merchants Advertising Checks, Restaurant Checks, and Other Store "Tokens." These store cards were used in lieu of money beginning 1789 and including the Hard Times Tokens of the 1830's. The book is categorized by state, city, sizes, metal, rarity and by varieties.
The President's Medal 1789-1977 by Neil MacNeil
This is an exhibition catalog of 160 pages. It covers George Washington to Jimmy Carter and includes medals, designer material, documents, badges, and color plates, This is a heavily illustrated absolutely marvelous volume that includes data on sizes, weights, mintages, and so much more. If you collect presidential medals this book is a must have!
Charlton Standard Catalogue Of Canadian Colonial Tokens
This is the most comprehensive guide to public and privately issued Canadian Colonial Tokens from 1794 to 1867 that were issued to alleviate the constant shortage of change that plagued British North America.
2009 Canadian Coins, Tokens & Paper Money - By W. J. (Bill) Stanley
Once again updated with colour photos, this catalogue has been completely revamped with over 200 pages. Coil bound to lay flat and contains three sections: Canadian Circulating Coins and Paper Money. Tokens of Canada, and Canadian Mint Collector's Coins.
