Doogy Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 After starting to collect world gold last week, i've picked up five so far (all but one are ANACS slabbed). I'm starting to find some nice online resources for world gold, stating production dates and some nice historical tidbits. I understand there is a Krause guide to world gold, and i'm wondering if this is a highly respected and informative book to consider? I ask because it is an expensive book, and I don't need a big doorstop What books should i consider on the subject of world gold, and are there any good websites that are dedicated to the collecting and historical aspects of world gold? thanks for any help! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitney Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I'm new to the forum. But Krause is the best in my opinion. The Bible of coins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlavicScott Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Gold Coins of the World, by Arthur & Ira Friedberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Gold Coins of the World, by Arthur & Ira Friedberg very nice, thanks for the suggestion! I didn't know that book existed. i'll check one out thanks again! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I'm new to the forum. But Krause is the best in my opinion. The Bible of coins! thanks Whitney! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJMSP Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 The Friedberg book is the bible for gold. While quite good, older editions of the Krause gold book only goes back to 1601, the newest edition to 1501. Friedberg covers everything - even ancients. But be sure you get the 7th edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 The Friedberg book is the bible for gold. While quite good, older editions of the Krause gold book only goes back to 1601, the newest edition to 1501. Friedberg covers everything - even ancients. But be sure you get the 7th edition. Doug, thanks for the tip! i looked up the Friedberg book on Eprey, seeing what i could get it for. I'll ask my wife to get me the 7th edition for my birthday Feb. 1st I found a guy that lives in my city selling the 5th Ed. (1980) for a 'buy it now' of three dollars! I couldn't pass it up, call me a sucker for a good deal! thanks again! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlavicScott Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Doug, thanks for the tip! i looked up the Friedberg book on Eprey, seeing what i could get it for. I'll ask my wife to get me the 7th edition for my birthday Feb. 1st I found a guy that lives in my city selling the 5th Ed. (1980) for a 'buy it now' of three dollars! I couldn't pass it up, call me a sucker for a good deal! thanks again! Doug That's not being a sucker, that is downright smart planning. Get the older 5th edition for $3, and you can rag it out flipping pages "ohhing and ahhing", and learning the basics, then when you get the 7th edition, you will be able to use it as a good reference without abusing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 The Friedberg book is the bible for gold. While quite good, older editions of the Krause gold book only goes back to 1601, the newest edition to 1501. Friedberg covers everything - even ancients. But be sure you get the 7th edition. The Amazon reviews aside I'll take your word for it and add this to my list. It would make a good birthday present for me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 They've gone back to 1501 now? Do you ever think they'll get back to 1101? If they do then i'll be getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJMSP Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 They've gone back to 1501 now? Do you ever think they'll get back to 1101? If they do then i'll be getting one. I rather doubt it - but of they do I'll get one too I already own the older 1601 edition - I use it as a double check. One can never own enough books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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