The Complete U.S. Error Coin Guide 2026

How to Identify Mint Errors, Discover Rare Varieties, and Understand Their Collectible Value

von Laura Jokinen

330 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Book DescriptionThe Complete U.S. Error Coin Guide 2026 is a practical introduction to the fascinating world of American mint errors, designed to help collectors understand, identify, research, and document unusual coins.From off-center strikes, broadstrikes, clipped planchets, wrong-planchet errors, die cracks, cuds, struck-through errors, brockages, and double strikes to varieties and post-mint damage, this guide explains the characteristics collectors should look for and how to investigate a suspected error.Inside, readers will learn how U.S. coins are manufactured, where errors can occur, how error coins have developed throughout American numismatic history, and how to examine coins using details such as date, mint mark, weight, diameter, edge, composition, strike characteristics, and surface appearance.The book also explores what influences collectible value, including rarity, condition, collector demand, historical significance, and documented market information. It provides practical guidance for building and organizing a collection, buying and selling responsibly, understanding authentication and grading, and avoiding common mistakes.A detailed bonus reference section includes an error-coin identification checklist, terminology glossary, collector's record sheet, research worksheet, buying and selling checklists, and final resource guide.Whether you are examining coins found in circulation or developing a dedicated collection, this guide provides a structured approach to looking beyond the ordinary appearance of a coin and researching what makes it unusual.Observe carefully. Measure accurately. Research thoroughly. Verify before concluding.ORDER A COPY NOW!

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798175160995
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published