Mark Johnson Coins and Supplies

Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint 1838-1861 by Douglas Winter. Another superb work by this prolific author, the details are incredible. Included are a condition census, rarity, important date information, and loads wonderful photographs. 250 pages, 7" x 10".

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Coin Collecting Videos

Money: History In Your Hands This is a very interesting video which describes the art of collecting money. From the lives of Jesus Christ and Julius Caesar, through Abraham Lincoln and today's modern issues. Produced by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and narrated by James Earl Jones. $9.95

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Detecting Counterfeit and Altered U.S. Coins Finally the definitive video on how to tell if your coins are genuine. Hosted by ANA authenticator J.P. Martin, you'll see full-screen examples of genuine and phony coins, often side-by-side, with specific narrative telling you what to look for when identifying them. You'll learn the history of counterfeiting and even learn about famous forgers. 160 min. $39.95.

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Grading Mint-State U.S. Coins The American Numismatic Association has created the best video on grading mint-state coins available. Hosted by J.P. Martin, grader, numismatist, and authenticator for the ANA Authentication Bureau (ANAAB), you'll see and hear what to look for to be able to grade like a professional. Emphasis is on Morgan/Peace dollars and U.S. gold coins. Location footage and full-screen pictures make this video necessary for every numismatist. 88 min. $39.95.

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Room 319 at the U.S. Mint: From Concept to Coinage This video traces the path of a coin from concept to reality through the Engraving Division of the U.S. Mint. This journey will illustrate some of the challenges and responsibilities of the Mint sculptor-engravers and their dedication to the art of coinage. You will meet the current U.S. Mint sculptor-engravers, and view some of their recent work. 27 min. $29.95.

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Die Varieties of Morgan Dollars George Mallis was a long respected writer and researcher of Morgan dollars, and in this video he discusses the events leading to the design and production of the Morgan silver dollar and the reasons why so many die varieties exist. He explains the historic events that brought Morgan from England to the United States and the subsequent events that led to the use of Morgan's design rather than Barber's. 50 minutes. $29.95.

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Commemorative Coin Books

A Basic Guide to U.S. Commemorative Coins by Michael J. Hodder and Q. David Bowers. This is a great book with which to start collecting commemorative coins. Each commemorative issue is detailed with a brief history, and includes information on grading, values and rarity for each. Each numismatic library should have a copy. 165 pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, soft bound.

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