This section includes reference books for collectors of general error and variety coins. Below you will find a list of references. You can click on a title and go straight to that title, or you can scroll down to see all of the reviews. If you have a book that we have not reviewed and you would like to submit it for inclusion in this area, please e-mail the site librarian at librarian@coppercoins.com and we will promptly return your e-mail. Thank you.
THE MODERN MINTING PROCESS / U.S. MINTING ERRORS AND VARIETIES


First edition, 1997. The American Numismatic Association's School of Numismatics, Colorado Springs Colorado House of Collectibles,
 202 pages, available only from the ANA

by James Wiles, Ph.D.
coppercoins.com rating :

This book is a perfect addition to every library, not just numismatics. There is complete information about the minting process for all to enjoy. An easy way to understand how minting errors have happened with clear examples. This book is not full of flowery adjectives, it deals with real facts.


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THE CHERRYPICKERS' GUIDE TO RARE DIE VARIETIES


third edition, 1994. Bowers and Merena Galleries, box 1224, wolfeboro, NH 03894.
 305 pages, suggested retail price $24.95 available in softbound, hardbound and sprialbound

by Bill Fivaz, NLG and J.T. Stanton, NLG
coppercoins.com rating :

The book has a good premis, but we are at a loss to figure out how they select the coins that are included in the book. There are many well known varieties that are not included in the book at all and others that are obscure, but are said to be widely desired? You be the judge, an interesting reference but hardly all encompasing. The error coin field of study is growing rapidly and we are sure that better books will emerge.


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MAJOR VARIETY AND ODDITY GUIDE OF UNITED STATES COINS


sixth edition, 1974. Anco, Florence, Alabama. There are newer editions but this one has the best photos.
 128 pages, est. price less than $10.00

by Frank G. Spadone
coppercoins.com rating : maybe too much?

This book is almost a total waste of energy except to use as the perfect example of what not to buy. The attributions are almost all wrong, but it is still good for a nice laugh when things get you down.


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THE ERROR COIN ENCYCLOPEDIA


second edition, 1994.
 426 pages, suggested retail $24.95

by Arnold Margolis, NLG
coppercoins.com rating :

A complete reference guide to minting errors and just how they occur. The book explains in great detail the minting process to help understand errors. Again this is an emerging field of collection and many additional books will follow in time. But we do belive that this book is an important part of any numismatic library.


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