Photograde: Official Photographic Grading Guide for United States Coins by James F. Ruddy

Your Essential Guide to Coin Grading

Designated as the Official Grading Guide by the American Numismatic Association since 1972, Photograde by James F. Ruddy is the single most useful resource for mastering coin grading. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grader, this guide provides clear, precise grading descriptions backed by over 1,000 detailed coin photographs.

Key Features

• Illustrates every regular issue U.S. coin type from 1793 to date.
• Over 1,000 coin photographs with enlarged details showing both obverse and reverse for every grade.
• Easy-to-understand grading descriptions using clear and concise terms.
• Special chapters on counterfeit and Colonial coins, plus tips on grading, cleaning, and storing coins.
• Grading standards approved by the American Numismatic Association.
• Cover photograph by Nick Basilion.

Why Choose Photograde?

Photograde is acclaimed by dealers for its accuracy and is an indispensable tool for collectors and dealers alike. Its comprehensive approach to coin grading makes it the ultimate reference guide for anyone serious about numismatics.

ISBN Information

ISBN-13: 9780307993618

ISBN-10: 0307993612

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Enhance your coin grading expertise with Photograde by James F. Ruddy. Order your copy now and join the community of collectors and dealers who rely on this authoritative guide for accurate coin grading.