{"title":"Numismatic Books","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Numismatic Books?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eNumismatic books are helpful when is comes to the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money. These books are filled with useful information and history that help you gain knowledge about the coins you are interested in collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSome books are Signed by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Mercanti\u003c\/strong\u003e and Miles Standish. John Mercanti was not only the Engraver, but the Designer of the obverse of the beloved American Silver Eagle from 1986-2021. Some of the most collectable coins in the market are \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lcrcoin.com\/mercanti-ngc-silver-eagles\/\"\u003eJohn Mercanti Signed Silver Eagles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Miles Standish is not only the author of the books, but the former Vice President of NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company). In 2011 he was awarded the U.S. Mint Director's Coin of Excellence by \u003cstrong\u003eEd Moy\u003c\/strong\u003e who was the U.S. Mint director at that time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTo \u003cstrong\u003eLearn mor\u003c\/strong\u003ee about \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Mercanti\u003c\/strong\u003e or the Numismatic books you may contact \u003cstrong\u003eLCR Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003einfo@lcrcoin.com\u003c\/strong\u003e or you may contact us by calling \u003cstrong\u003e800.830.5578.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-silver-eagles-book-signed-by-john-mercanti-and-miles-standish-4th-edition","title":"American Silver Eagles Book SIGNED by John Mercanti and Miles Standish 4th Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book, presented by Michael \"Miles\" Standish, John M. Mercanti shares his unique insight and perspective on these beautiful pieces of Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn M. Mercanti designed the reverse of the Silver American Eagle. John M. Mercanti worked at the U.S. Mint for nearly 40 years, starting in 1974 as a sculptor-engraver and ending his career in 2010 as the Mint's 12th Chief Engraver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also includes a Foreword by Michael Reagan, son of Ronald Reagan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book explores the beautiful Silver American Eagle pieces from every angle and is a great addition to every collector or investor's library. Michael \"Miles\" Standish's career includes being a prominent numismatist and a founder at PCGS and rose the ranks from Senior Grader to Vice President of Business Development at PCGS. Miles was at PCGS from 1987-2015. In 2015 Miles became Vice President at NGC. 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Mercanti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMichael \"Miles\" Standish is a prominent numismatist, and coin grader whom formerly served as Senior Grader and Vice President of Business Development at PCGS, and in 2015 became Vice President at NGC. In this reference book, Standish chronicles the rich history of America during the Morgan Dollar Era, delves into the symbolism of the obverse and reverse designs, and divides the entire series by year and Mint for easy comprehension. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/5312\/9094\/files\/morgan1_a46ca70e-f6ab-4727-bb45-fe708afe2e9e.jpg?v=1761419784\" alt=\"\" width=\"312\" height=\"405\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeautiful high-resolution photographs, certified coin populations, a check list, and other valuable content for collectors, investors, and students of American history. This updated version includes new certification data and a new illustrated study of prooflike, semi-prooflike, and deep mirror prooflike Morgan dollars. Included in this reference book are stunning photographs from the Coronet Collection to show the beauty of the Morgan Dollar. Miles Standish goes further by breaking down the retail prices in multiple grades, certified coin populations, and strike characteristics for collectors, investors, and history buffs interested in learning more about this widely collected American coin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/5312\/9094\/files\/milesmorgan_0eab0bba-b53f-44e4-9ccf-556b3f75a23c.jpg?v=1761419788\" alt=\"\" width=\"594\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*The book is signed by Miles (Michael) Standish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LCR Coin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44008014839942,"sku":"2200","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/5312\/9094\/files\/loveaffair-book1__65385.1615653448.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779754283"},{"product_id":"2024-official-red-book-a-guide-book-of-united-states-coins-yeoman-77th-ed","title":"2024 Official Red Book A Guide Book of United States Coins Yeoman 77th ed.","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Official Red Book™ (A Guide Book of United States Coins) now has even more pages of valuable information. 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