--- product_id: 11590826 title: "The Art and Science of Grading Coins" brand: "jason poe" price: "VT9998" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11590826-the-art-and-science-of-grading-coins store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Art and Science of Grading Coins **Brand:** jason poe **Price:** VT9998 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art and Science of Grading Coins by jason poe - **How much does it cost?** VT9998 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11590826-the-art-and-science-of-grading-coins) ## Best For - jason poe enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jason poe brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Art and Science of Grading Coins - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711VJn4yS7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learning how to grade coins. *by A***1 on June 17, 2025* I’ve been collecting coins for a long time before grading. Back then it was and it still is very subjective. This book gives pictures and you start understanding where the coins start wearing “high spots “ which helps in determining grades. This book is a great reference aid for learning the long road of how to grade coins accurately. Even now with coins being graded and encapsulated coins can grade the exact same grade yet certain coins have greater eye appeal and strike whether bright white or toned coins that look superior compared to others in the same grade. This also affects prices. If a collector knows the coin is well struck the price guide may not be reflective of how much a Peace Dollar will cost with an awesome strike. Remember don’t get distracted by stickers “green” beenies or the holders inserts concentrate on the coins not the holders! I have a registry of Peace Dollars and this series is known for weak strikes. Some times grader’s have to give technical grades because the coins are obviously uncirculated but have a very weak strike caused mainly by worn out dies. I have looked at hundreds and maybe more trying to find coins in the grade I’m collecting while still trying to find good strikes on the obverse and reverse. It can get very tiring looking at MS-65+ to MS-66 coins with one side looking great only to find normally the reverse is weakly struck. It’s definitely a labor of love and you want exceptional coins for the registry and the fact someday the coins will be sold. Good luck and happy hunting! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All Beginning coin collectors should read this book *by C***D on December 24, 2014* I highly recommend this book for all beginner and most intermediate coin collectors. Jason Poe is a physicist and long time coin collector, who shares his knowledge and experience in this book. Basically, a collector has to be able to grade a coin in order to put a price on it. The grade depends on wear, luster, marks, eye appeal, and strike. Poe discusses how to evaluate these important aspects in an organized method, and near the end of the book pulls it all together into a systematic method. Along the way, the collector will learn about processes of die preparation and coin production, as well as things that are done to coins that affect their grade and value, such as cleaning and other alterations. This book is a fine companion to standard grading guides such as the ANA's or Photograde because it explains "why" coins look the way they do. Add a copy of Roger Burdette's "From Mine to Mint" to these and a beginning collector will have the start of a reference set that will serve them well for years. Some may be critical that the photo illustrations in the book are black and white, but they actually tie in well to the text and successfully illustrate the points that Poe is trying to make.There is a useful discussion of the Sheldon Grading scale and also of "market grading," and a glossary at the back of the book . At less than $20, this book is an excellent value. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Overview of Grading Principles *by P***E on April 12, 2016* I wish I had found this book a couple years ago, as it provides an easy to read and succinct explanation of how coins are graded. I am now more able to accurately grade my coins. The explanation about die states helped me understand how people know if a coin was struck late in the die's life; the chapters on strike and luster have helped me differentiate wear versus a weak strike. My only criticism of the book is that all the pictures, except those on the cover, are in black and white. At times I struggled to see what the teaching point in the picture was since there was no color. Other than that, I highly recommend this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11590826-the-art-and-science-of-grading-coins](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11590826-the-art-and-science-of-grading-coins) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*