Coin Stories
Coin Stories by Jasper Burns, published by James K. Burns on March 25, 2013, is a personal memoir that chronicles the author’s journey as a hobbyist coin collector. Spanning 152 pages, this edition offers insights into the world of U.S. coins, beginning with the author’s experiences collecting from pocket change in the 1950s. The narrative expands to include Lincoln Cent die varieties and a diverse array of world, ancient, and medieval coins, providing a blend of humor and education throughout.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of anecdotes from coin shows and the author’s engagement with a significant collection assembled during the 1930s. The stories delve into various topics, including the psychology of collecting, making it an informative read for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This edition, presented in English, invites readers to explore the fascinating world of antiques and collectibles, particularly focusing on coins, currency, and medals.
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(Also available in a less expensive black and white edition.)RECENTLY UPDATED (Aug. 2018)! A personal memoir by a hobbyist who started collecting U. S. coins in the 1950s from pocket change and gradually expanded into Lincoln Cent die varieties and world, ancient, and medieval coins. Includes the author’s experiences at coin shows and his involvement with a large collection assembled during the 1930s. Often amusing and educational, these stories touch a wide range of topics – including the psychology of collecting. By the author of Irish Hammered Pennies of Edward IV – Henry VII, The ‘Archaic Smile’ and Greek Coins, Ancient Animals and Their Coins, The Early Coins of Athens, numerous articles in The Celator: Journal of Ancient and Medieval Numismatics, Great Women of Imperial Rome, Commodus and the Five Good Emperors, and much more.
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