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And its fascinating introduction to the hobby of collecting u. I understand that the list isnt supposed to be the 100 most expensive us coins. From humble lincoln cents to costly platinum bullion coins, each of the ranking coins was voted into place following rigorous research to determine which coins were worthy of becoming contenders for the 100 greatest. This second edition again highlights harlans personal choice of 100 princely coins of unusual historical interest and beauty from the late archaic period to late antiquity. Since that time many different us coins have been produced. New book explores americas 100 greatest modern coins coin. The greatest value of this book is its excellent introductory tutorials on how to identify, read and date ancient greek and roman coins. Coins from half cents to dollars, gold coins, colonial coins, pattern pieces and the famous 1943 copper lincoln cent. Top 100 coins are the greatest us rare coins to buy and own in the view of an esteemed panel of top numismatists and significant marketmakers. Inside the reader will find prized and seldomseen raritiesthe unique. These 43 pennies found in circulation are worth 1 dollar or more. New whitman book explores americas 100 greatest modern coins. The first edition of 100 greatest ancient coins, by harlan j.
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