Coin reference books?

[GodsMoney]

Hi im a bit of a history buff, i especially love the wonderful british sovereigns. As a collector, can anyone suggest any coin reference books? Something that would show tables of years, mintages, any special editions, metal compositions etc ? If theres a book that covers a lot of coins in a similar manner thatd be wonderful 

[Skyfiller]

https://www.chards.co.uk/the-gold-sovereign-series-book/14379

[ShineyMagpie]

Was going to say as @Skyfiller link iludes too:  The Gold Sovereign by Michael A. Marsh

[Britannia47]

It has to be the Marsh/Hill book first. After that if your interest continues you can build up a library……

 

[Orpster]

1 hour ago, Britannia47 said:

It has to be the Marsh/Hill book first. After that if your interest continues you can build up a library……

 

Great collection 😍
I would also recommend 'Coins of England & The united Kingdom Pre-Decimal issue' by Spinks @carrigher82

[GodsMoney]

Thanks all that's great advice. The small library image is truly inspiring 

[dicker]

11 hours ago, Britannia47 said:

It has to be the Marsh/Hill book first. After that if your interest continues you can build up a library……

 

Awesome - great collection.  

[SidS]

On 13/01/2023 at 09:17, Britannia47 said:

It has to be the Marsh/Hill book first. After that if your interest continues you can build up a library……

 

Good to see a Coincraft in there!

[GoldDiggerDave]

Got a copy of ABC this Christmas........

[iacabu]

I've only got the 2022 version of this, but it's been useful. 

 

[Petra]

Anyone recommend the Allen’s grading book or if not a better one?

cheers👍

[Silverlocks]

38 minutes ago, Petra said:

Anyone recommend the Allen’s grading book or if not a better one?

cheers👍

It's quite good in that it has pics of pretty much all the usual suspects in various states of wear.  The illustrations in the paperback editions are a bit potato quality due to the process used.  If you can track down an older hard cover edition, the reproduction is much better.