NEW BOOK: THE NUMISMATIST'S GUIDE

The Numismatist's Guide is a textbook that provides a foundation of numismatic knowledge, including many aspects not addressed in other books.

Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the collecting and study of coins, tokens, medals, bullion, or paper money, this book will expand your knowledge and act as a quick reference for continued learning and enjoyment of numismatics!

The target price is $42.00 for the ebook. The 1st Edition Hardbound book is of extremely high quality and thus costs (much) more than the list price to produce. A limited run of 1st Edition Hardbound books will be offered while supplies last at a commensurately higher price.

Printed Book: 1st Edition Hardbound 420 pages with tables, charts, and full color images.

Limited to 42 books. Available from Aurora Rarities LLC ebay store while supplies last.

If feedback from the community confirms that sufficient demand exists for a printed version, we will investigate production of a lower cost future edition.

Digital eBook: 2nd printing. With clickable links to section headings and external resources.

I have a copy, and it's a substantial work, introducing both basic and advanced concepts and as stated in the Preface, addressing the question "What comprises numismatics as a field of endeavor?" Starting with a brief history of coinage, the book then discusses the nature of money itself and art and culture including how numismatics reflects artistic movements of the day such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and even Surrealism (as in the medals of Salvador Dali). More technical topics include Metrology, Metallurgy and Assaying, and the history and methods of the minting process. Similarly, the book covers the making of paper and printing techniques for paper money, including security features. And that's just Chapter One. Other chapters address numismatic fundamentals (including authentication, conservation and preservation, as well as research), the numismatic community, grading, the marketplace, regulation, and numismatic organizations. Appendices cover numismatic literature (a handy bibliography) and sources used in writing the book itself.

It looks like a very handy book for all numismatists, and I'm intrigued with the thought of it as a textbook for introducing the wide field of numismatics not only to aspiring collectors and dealers, but to academics in adjacent fields such as art, economics and archaeology, where a deep understanding of numismatics is scant but sorely needed. -Editor

For more information, or to order, see:
The Numismatist's Guide (https://www.thenumismatistsguide.com/the-book.html)