Is there a book out there that's just about diagnostics?

kartwheel

Or is this too big of a venture? Is there one just pertaining to the highest priced or most counterfeited coins?

Thanks,
Kimberly

DaveG

There are several books on numismatic counterfeit and altered coins (as opposed to contemporary counterfeits).

Here are some.

Are you interested in counterfeits of specific coins or just in general?

coinnuttius

<< <i>Or is this too big of a venture? Is there one just pertaining to the highest priced or most counterfeited coins?

Thanks,
Kimberly >>



There are several tapes/DVDs available thru the ANA library as well. One that talks about the key diags is by Bill Fivaz if I recall correctly. Now, if I could just recall the key diags.

Cam40

a book out there that's just about diagnostics?

...your soaking in it...

GrumpyEd

The PCGS "Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection" is a good start for some of the most counterfeited coins if you can still find that book.

Barndog

<< <i>The PCGS "Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection" is a good start for some of the most counterfeited coins if you can still find that book.

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you can still find the book, but most of them are second edition. The first edition is a bit scarcer (and probably double the price from a numismatic bookseller), but it is the preferred edition (larger, better plates) IMO

tahoe98

<< <i>Or is this too big of a venture? Is there one just pertaining to the highest priced or most counterfeited coins?

Thanks,
Kimberly >>




......i'm sure there are many. my question. do you have a coin in question that you are nervous about? if so why not ask here for some of the characteristics to check for? there are a lot of wise people on rhese boards that can and would help you identify the markers in a heartbeat. jmo