Collecting coins is simply a hobby or a passion for some people, but for other people it is truly a science. For at least the past century, people have been taking this hobby much more seriously and now there are a myriad of different coin collecting book options to choose from because people from all over the world are writing guides on coin collecting. The people that write these coin collecting books are doing roaring business within the industry because there is a great amount of importance in having a well written coin collecting book to value your coin collection.

Each coin collector tends to have a favorite coin collecting book depending on what their individual needs are. There are general guides and there are also more specific coin collecting book options such as those that focus on coins from a specific period of time or from a specific country around the world. The best coin collecting books are those that provide images, because these images make it possible to line your coin up with the real thing, determining not only whether or not you have properly identified your coin but also to see what grade your coin is based on eyeballing it.

Some coin collecting books allow you to search for coins by certain features, such as coins featuring a face, or a monument, or a sword and shield. Some people collect coins based on these features, so being able to identify them this way is very useful for some coin collectors. In other words, being able to consult a coin collecting book whenever you need advice or feedback on a particular coin, can be really useful and helpful for most coin collectors.

Having a coin collecting book is truly an asset if you are interested in collecting coins. Not only will it help you identify the coins in your collection, but it will also make it possible for you to place a value on each of your coins so that you can determine what your collection is worth. Having values for all of your coins is not actually necessary if you are just collecting for fun, but it is still really useful to know what you have and what your coins are actually worth, especially if you have any valuable coins in your collection that should be insured for safe keeping.

Coin collecting has managed to become a profitable endeavor. Having a coin collecting book that lets you know what your coins are worth and what types of treasures you have collected is definitely a good thing. It allows you to know how far you’ve come in your coin collection, and also gives you a positive outlook on where you can take your coin collection in the future.

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Coin dealers, just like any other type of dealer or business, requires stock that they can sell to the public. Rather than obtaining or acquiring their stock from a factory or manufacturer however, they obtain their coins from the public instead. Classic types of rare coins have to be acquired from more advanced collectors or from auctions but lesser rare coins can still show up just about anywhere including in your normal pocket change. Below are some coins that are often ignored by your average person despite being capable of bringing in real money, should a hobbyist notice it and offer it for sale to people interested in rare coin collecting.

If it weren’t for the diligence of some rapid coin collectors interested in rare coin collecting, many of the coins in the following list would go completely unnoticed. These coins are often found by way of careful scrutiny.

• The 2004 Wisconsin State Quarter, on coins featuring an extra leaf.

On some of the Wisconsin quarters minted in 2004, there is an extra leaf either below the corn husk or at the very base of the husk. The value of these coins ranges from $50 to $100 dollars.

• The 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar from Cheerios

These coins were placed randomly in a number of Cheerios cereal boxes after being packed in protective plastic sheets. These coins exhibit more detail than the later production coins. The value of these coins is as yet undetermined.

• The 5c Doubled Monticello from 1939

This is a 1939 Jefferson nickel, and while this coin is relatively easy to find, locating the doubled die reverse is not going to be as easy. The value for these coins is between $30 dollars and $500 dollars depending on the quality of the coin.

• D/horizontal D 5 cent piece from 1942

This Jefferson coin is not the same Wartime silver alloy, but rather it is the previous variety which is a copper and nickel alloy. More than 14 million coins were minted, which was a fairly large mint for the time period. The coins struck from the die with the error are relatively elusive, but still possible to be found. The value for these coins is between $30 dollars and $500 dollars depending on the quality of the coin.

• The 1955 Double-Die Cent

This is perhaps the kind of the doubled dies, as it has spectacular doubling. They were originally discovered in coin rolls. Nearly the entire output from the improperly struck die managed to reach to circulation, so you will really never known when one of these true beauties is going to show up. The value for these coins is between $500 dollars and $1,500 dollars depending on the quality of the coin.

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When you are deciding whether or not you would like to add a specific coin to your collection, one of the things that you are going to want to take into account is rare coin values. The rare coin values that you find will ultimately be determined by availability of the coin, demand on the coin, condition of the coin and also the grading for the coin.

Demand and Availability

The demand on a specific coin is going to be capable of significantly increasing the rare coin values. A common coin which is prized highly by collectors is going to have a much higher value than common coins that are sought by fewer collectors. Rare coin values often come from the fact that rare coins have much higher levels of demand in comparison to other common coins.

For example, despite their age, some older Roman and Greek coins are relatively inexpensive in nature simply because they are so abundant. You should also keep in mind that the current availability of the coin is not indicated by the number of coins that was actually minted, as there are situations where coins are destroyed or become lost, affecting the availability of the coin.

Condition

Just a very small difference in a coin’s condition is capable of making a really large difference in its price. Coins that have been used as currency can become worn naturally, and so uncirculated coins are generally capable of fetching a much higher price in comparison to the coins that have been circulated.

For example, a 1913 Buffalo Nickel that was uncirculated has been known to fetch 10 times more in mint condition than a similar coin that is no longer in mint condition because it was circulated.

There are a number of grading services that evaluate the condition of a coin in order to confirm its authenticity and value. There are four factors that are used to find rare coin values, including:

- Strike – Coins that are well struck are coins that have a distinct impression in their metal.

- Visual Appeal – Some coins have a luster that is soft and satin while others are more reflective in their surface. Some coins are actually colorful while others are plainer. Make sure that you are aware of what appeals specifically to you before you make a purchase.

- Luster - Dull coins are not as appealing as bright and dazzling luster. However, coins that have been doctored or cleaned are generally avoided by many serious collectors. If you find a coin that has a bright luster despite having been circulated, it has more than likely been polished.

- Wear - Deterioration can significantly decrease a coin’s value, including hairlines and contact marks. Wear is going to first occur on the coin’s highest points in most cases.

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