
Tools helpful to a coin collector
The following tools are used for coin counterfeit detection, Jeweler's loupe, micrometer, digital scale, magnet, a Red Book of U.S. coins and a 2"x2" coin holder. These tools can be acquired for less than $50 on Ebay. I am not an expert at detecting counterfeit coins but I do know how to utilize these tools and I know what they help determine. In order to learn a more in depth knowledge about these topics I would recommend either buying a good numismatic book on the topic or rent one from the ANA library.