--- product_id: 443902911 title: "World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting" price: "¥12421" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/443902911-world-encyclopedia-of-coins-and-coin-collecting store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # History from 7th century BC 200 countries covered 3000+ vivid coin images World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting **Price:** ¥12421 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Own the world’s coin legacy—one page at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting - **How much does it cost?** ¥12421 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/443902911-world-encyclopedia-of-coins-and-coin-collecting) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Global Scope:** Explore coinage from 200 countries, connecting you to a worldwide community of collectors. - • **Visual Mastery:** Over 3000 full-color, life-size coin images bring your collection to life. - • **Trusted & Ready:** New mint condition with guaranteed same-day dispatch and hassle-free returns—because your passion deserves perfection. - • **Historical Depth:** Trace coin origins from ancient civilizations to modern times with expert insights. - • **Collector’s Toolkit:** Step-by-step restoration and grading techniques empower you to elevate your collection’s value. ## Overview The World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting is the ultimate 2020-updated reference guide featuring over 3000 color images and detailed histories from 200 countries. It offers expert advice on coin grading, restoration, and valuation, making it an indispensable resource for both amateur and seasoned collectors seeking to deepen their knowledge and build spectacular collections. ## Description Newly updated in 2020, this is the definitive illustrated reference to the world's greatest coins and a professional guide to building a spectacular collection, featuring over 3000 colour images. The ultimate expert guide to coins and coin collecting, this is an in-depth introduction to the origins, anatomy and usage of coins looks at the birth of the world's first currencies. Practical advice on evaluating grade and condition that will enable the amateur to gauge the value of their latest acquisitions, and step-by-step techniques show how to restore and preserve coins of all ages. The fully-illustrated country-by-country directory contains concise and lively histories of modern-day territories and ancient regimes, plus engrossing stories of some of the most remarkable coins in existence. This is a full-colour global guide to world coinage, from its origins in the 7th century BC to the present day, featuring coins and collectables for 200 countries. It provides an expert guide to understanding the value and identity of coins, with insights into dates, metals, denominations, shapes, mintmarks, and portraits. A thorough introduction details the history of coin production around the world, from the origins of coinage in the seventh century BC, to its subsequent development by Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and Napoleon, through to its role in today's society. It includes over 3000 life-size colour images of wonderful coins, including the boat-shaped issues of ancient Byzantium, the bronze tokens of the Chinese dynasties, the emergency World War One issues, the Vatican coins, and many more. Review: Excellent Delivery and Product - Very good delivery and product Review: Like this book - I have coins from every place and this book is so helpful in identifying them. I have used apps on the phone but not much information on them. Book is great ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #89,884 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #446 in Antiques & Collectibles #863 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides #1,736 in Sports & Outdoors | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 410 Reviews | ## Images ![World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mEVA0KTEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Delivery and Product *by J***N on 19 November 2024* Very good delivery and product ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like this book *by M***N on 20 January 2025* I have coins from every place and this book is so helpful in identifying them. I have used apps on the phone but not much information on them. Book is great ### ⭐ Livro danificado *by A***O on 18 December 2024* Livro chegou com a lombada danificada. ## Frequently Bought Together - The World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting: The Definitive Illustrated Reference to the World's Greatest Coins and a Professional Guide to ... 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