Worlds Greatest Guide to The Most Spectacular Mint Error Coins

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May 15th 2009. A visual gallery of the most amazing mint errors from the U.S. and around the world. Covering over 30 different error types and vividly illustrated with hundreds of photos. Over 300 coins are features and each coin is described in detail. Pricing guides and valuations summaries are featured at the end of each chapter.The United States Mint produces billions of coins each year. But, on occasion, a coin escapes the Mint that was never intended for general circulation. These most unusual coins, called mint errors, can fetch tens of thousands of dollars from dealers or collectors in the numismatic market. For anyoe interested in learning more about these uncanny mint-made mistakes, World’s Greatest Mint Errors is an enjoyable resource packed full of some of the most dramatic, rar and extraordinary mint errors and die trials ever assembled in one publication. Hundreds of mint errors are pictured. Each error coin photo is presented in full color, and enlarged to enhance the smallest details. Some of the error coins featured in this book have never been seen by the public before, and each is described in great detail as to the type of error, the assigned grade, rarity and estimated value. Also included at the end of most chapters are extensive price charts. This pricing was compiled by leading mint error dealers from within the professional numismatic community and will serve the reader well as a useful guide to mint errors and die trial values.

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Brand: Zyrus Press, Mike Byers
Pub Date: 2009
Binding: Hardbound
Pages: 231
Size: 10 x 12
Qty: 1
ISBN: 9781933990026

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Item #: 20935
Condition: New