--For dummies.

Includes index

Introduction -- Making heads and tails out of coin collecting -- Ancient to present day: choosing coins for your collection -- Focusing on U.S. coins -- Buying and selling coins the safe way -- The part of tens

Berman introduces readers to numismatics-- also known as coin collecting. His comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide takes you through buying, selling, grading, valuing, handling, and storing coins. Readers will learn to how choose a coin-collection focus, evaluate corns based on their age and condition, and even navigate coin auction houses. -- adapted from back cover