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Acronyms used in Coin Collecting (Stanford University)
http://www.stanford.edu/~clint/coinacro.htm
This list is intended to cover the acronyms which are commonly used in the Internet
newsgroup rec.collecting.coins . For completeness, it includes mintmarks, internet
phrases, and a few abbreviations (like UNC). All references are to United States coins,
unless otherwise noted. By Clint Cummins.
Americans for Common Cents
http://www.pennies.org
The penny information homepage.
Ancient Greek and Roman Coins by Doug Smith
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/6193
A site to delight beginners and advanced collectors alike. A site that
is a true labor of love for the subject.
The Celator
http://www.celator.com
A great publication for ancient coin enthusiasts.
Coin Collecting FAQ
http://www.coin-gallery.com/cgfaq.htm
Frequently asked questions, collecting tips and more.
Coin Collecting Newsgroup
news:rec.collecting.coins
Online discussion group for numismatic collectors and researchers.
Coin Dealer Newsletter
http://www.greysheet.com
Commonly referred to as "The Grey Sheet" - this invaluable newsletter lists bid and ask
prices for United States coins.
Coin Facts
http://www.coinfacts.com
You'll find complete information about United States coins, including historical
information, superb images, variety information - in short, everything
you've always wanted to know about U.S. Coins - and more.
Coin World
http://www.coinworld.com
The number one weekly hobby newspaper with focus on "Enriching coin collecting through
knowledge."
Coins of Syracuse - Coins of Arethusa (Drexel University)
http://www.mcs.drexel.edu/~crorres/Archimedes/Coins/Arethusa.html
The coins of Arethusa are arguably the most beautiful minted by the ancient Greeks. Their
rapid artistic development from the archaic types at the beginning of the fifth century
B.C. to the masterpieces of Kimon and Euainetos at the end of that century parallel the
rapid development of Greek civilization during that period.
Friends of the Segovia Mint
http://www.segoviamint.org/index_engl.html
The Segovia Mint has a fascinating history. It was built in 1583 by Juan de Herrera,
Spain's most famous architect of all time, and equipped with the most modern German
waterwheel-driven minting technology. Today, the site is considered to be the oldest
industrial building still standing in Spain and one of the oldest remaining in the world.
Grading U.S. Coins
http://www.coin-gallery.com/cggradingart.htm
Find out about the importance of grading rare coins, how to grade properly, when and
where to submit coins for 3rd-party opinions and much more. By Coin-Gallery Online!
History of Money from Ancient Times to the Present Day
http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/llyfr.html
This site contains a chronology, written by Glyn and Roy Davies, and a collection of
essays written by Roy Davies on various themes using information based on the book on
monetary history with the same title.
Irish Coins by John Stafford-Langan
http://www.irishcoinage.com
Information about Irish coins and banknotes for numismatists, collectors, archaeologists
and others who have an interest in the currency in use in Ireland from earliest times to
the present day.
Jersey Coins by Harold Fears
http://fly.hiwaay.net/~hfears/coins.htm
For a fun numismatic tour of Jersey visit this site.
Metals Used in Coinage
http://www.tclayton.demon.co.uk/metal.html
A note on the various metals that have been used for coins and medals over the centuries.
By Tony Clayton.
National Numismatic Collection-Smithsonian
http://www.si.edu/nmah/csr/cadnnc.htm
One of the largest numismatic collections in the world. Located in the National Museum of
American History, the NNC includes approximately one million objects--more than 400,000
coins and some 550,000 pieces of paper money.
Numismatica
http://www.limunltd.com/numismatica
This site is dedicated to providing information about numismatics, the study and collecting
of coins, paper money, tokens, medals, and other similar objects.
Numismatic Glossary
http://www.coin-gallery.com/cgglossary.htm
Hundreds of numismatic terms and definitions!
Numismatic Index Search
http://www.hbrf.org
Search 500,000+ Coins in ANS Coin Cabinets, ANS Library Card Catalog, Past & Present ANS
Numismatic Literature Publications, HARRY BASS RESEARCH FOUNDATION NIP (Numismatic
Indexes of Periodicals) and HARRY BASS RESEARCH FOUNDATION LARGE SIZE CURRENCY (With
PHOTOS). By the American Numismatic Society and Harry Bass Research Foundations.
Perseus Project (Tufts University)
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu
The Perseus Project is an evolving digital library of resources for the study of the
ancient world and beyond. Collaborators initially formed the project to construct a large,
heterogeneous collection of materials, textual and visual, on the Archaic and Classical
Greek world. Our primary goal is to bring a wide range of source materials to as large an
audience as possible. Perseus is a non-profit enterprise.
U.S. Coin Quantities Minted (Stanford University)
http://www.stanford.edu/~clint/q/
Here are comprehensive tables of quantities minted (both business strike and proof) and
rough retail prices of U.S. coins from 1787-1997. By Clint Cummins.
VAM link
http://www.vamlink.com
Website dedicated to Morgan and Peace dollar varieties.
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