Book description
No subject is more important to the rare-coin collector or investor
than grading. Learning to grade the right way can save you hundreds or
thousands of dollars. In this second edition of his award-winning book,
Q. David Bowers has written a unique set of step-by-step grading
instructions for every U. S. coin, from half cents to double eagles. He
explains the evolution of grading standards, how to “read” a coin's
surfaces, expert techniques, smart buying tips, aspects of today's
marketplace, and more. This detailed, insightful text is combined with
hundreds of high-resolution color photographs to help you grade your
entire coin collection.
