Standard catalog of world coins - Softcover

Chester L. Krause And Clifford Mishler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873410068 ISBN 13: 9780873410069

Publisher: Krause Publications, 1972

Synopsis

From the smallest mining pfennings to the largest multiple ducats in gold, this single volume represents a definitive collection of 18th century world coins, based on more than 30 years of research by hundreds of numismatic experts. The listings for issues from China, the German states, and the Holy Roman empire, along with Transylvania, the Papal states, France, and Spain contain a wealth of information not found in other world numismatic references. Listings are presented in a new easy-to-use format with more descriptive information and the denomination appearing next to each Krause-Mishler number. Coin prices are now listed in up to five grades of condition. Collectors are assured of updated and highly accurate pricing as international numismatic experts have reviewed every value. This third edition features over 17,900 actual size obverse and reverse coin images.

About this title

Product Description

Completely updated and revised, this giant book covers world coins from 1901 through early 1998. More than one million prices are provided, covering practically every coin of the 20th century, plus photos of obverses and reverses, valuations in up to four grades, mint and privy marks, and more. 46,000 photos.

About the Author

Chester L. Krause started Krause Publications in 1952 with the first issue of Numismatic News. In 1972, he and Clifford Mishler coauthored Standard Catalog of[registered] World Coins. This hobby standard launched the beginning of book publishing at Krause Publications, sparking the flame that would help create the world's largest hobby and collectibles publisher. Since 1952, Chet has been a steadfast figure in the numismatic world. Clifford Mishler joined the company as a member of the numismatic editorial staff in 1962. He has served on the U.S. government's annual Assay Commission and on the Coins and Medals Advisory Panel of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. In 1984, the American Numismatic Association recognized his lifelong dedication to numismatics and presented its highest honor to him, the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award. Employed at Krause Publications since 1975, Colin R. Bruce II oversees production of all numismatic catalogue titles that relate to foreign coins and paper money. He has earned 16 awards from the Numismatic Literary Guild for his work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Krause Publications
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0873410068
• ISBN 13: 9780873410069
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 792