Numismatic Literature Section

General Information Books - Coin Grading

The Coin Grading section features books that will teach the collector on how to accurately grade coins. Knowing how to grade a coin correctly is an extremely important part of numismatics and a collector should learn the basics before buying or selling coins. A Grading book is absolutely essential.

The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards - 7th. Edition - By Bressett
Official American Numismatic Association grading standards for every United States coin. One of the industries standards for grading coins.

Grading Coins by Photographs - By Q. David Bowers - 2nd. Edition
In Grading Coins by Photographs, Q. David Bowers has crafted a unique combination of step-by-step grading instructions for every federal coinage series from half cents to double eagles, plus information on the history and importance of grading; expert grading techniques;understanding the surfaces of coins; and smart grading and buying. His insightful text is combined with high-resolution color photographs for each grade, Mint State and Proofs Included!

Insider Guide - Grading United States Coins
The Insider Guide to Grading United States Coins covers all the basics you need to learn to be able to speak-and more importantly, think-like a grading insider.

Making The Grade 3rd, edition- Coin World - Larger Edition - More Coins Photo Illustrated!
From the editors of Coin World and Coin Values comes one of the easiest to use guides in determining and assessing a coins grade. Each coin series listed features high quality, full-color, detailed photos with grade descriptions and pinpoint areas to inspect. Design high points are highlighted to indicate areas of wear. Visual impairment severity levels are identified by color maps. This is an excellent book for those that seriously desire to advance their grading skills or avoid being stung when purchasing coins!

Official Guide to Coin Grading & Counterfeit Detection - By PCG - Travers & Dannreuther
This is the guide that explains, illustrates, and sets the standard for grading all United States coins. Complete with section on counterfeit coin detection.

Photograde - By James Ruddy
The single most useful book you can own to learn the essentials of coin grading.

NGC Grading Guide For Modern U.S. Coins - By R. Montgomeery & D. Lange
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation is the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatist Guild. The NGC grades countless coins and now it shares years of experience and knowledge with all collectors as it teaches you to identify and grade coins in this informative and easy-to-read instructional guide.