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This section contains a
listing of coin pricing books. The primary purpose of these publications
is to help you estimate the value of rare coins, as well as common date
material. In addition, they all feature sections to help the reader
understand the basics of grading, and often touch upon coin history, the minting
process, coin collecting advice, and more. All are heavily illustrated.
Pre-selected individuals contribute to the publishers of coin pricing books
value data obtained from coin auctions, shows, over the counter retail sales,
and coin network activity. The publisher combines the data to arrive at
approximate values for most collectible coins in a range of grades.
Usually, tens of thousands of estimated values are reported on in the typical
coin pricing book.
Readers must understand these prices are ESTIMATES.
If a RED BOOK coin value
for a certain coin is listed at $50.00 for example, don't be surprised to see
the same coin selling at $35.00 from one dealer, or perhaps at $75.00 from
another (possibly both coins are at the same technical grade, but differ
considerably in eye appeal or some other intangible). Coin pricing books
should give you an IDEA of what a coin is worth, but are seldom precise.
However, you can conclude with reasonable confidence that the $50.00 RED BOOK
coin example cited above certainly has an actual value above $25.00, but
somewhere well below $100.
Most coin pricing books are published annually.
Be aware that although you may have a book printed with the current year,
chances are that the information inside was compiled many months ago. If
the coin market has moved a lot since then, the reported prices may be somewhat
out of date.
New value guides come out well before the end of the year.
Some of the 2009 editions came out as early as the first quarter of 2008. We'll be
watching for the announcements, and report here when the new coin pricing books
are available. If time allows,
a more complete opinion will be posted in the
Coin Book Review section. You
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Coin World 2008 Guide to U.S. Coins: Prices & Value Trends
Updated and expanded for 2008, this is the ultimate guide for estimated
retail coin values. Features a comprehensive coin market
analysis of more than 50,000 coin values, listing prices for coins in Good-4
to PF-70. Delves into the reliability of 3rd party grading services. |
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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2009: The Official Red Book
The
RED BOOK is the cornerstone of coin collecting. Along with the latest
retail values for all United States coins, there are hundreds of color
photos for quick identification, plus historical facts and technical data.
The RED BOOK is an annual publication that has become a "must have" for
generations of coin collectors. |
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2005 |
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Handbook of United States Coins 2009: The Official Blue Book
The
BLUE BOOK lists the average buying prices dealers pay for American coins
minted from 1616 to the present. Hundreds of actual size coin
illustrations and complete mintage records. |
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2009 U.S. Coin Digest
80,000 up-to-date prices and over 1,100 full-size illustrations-all in one
compact volume. Designed as an easy-to-use U.S. coin identification and
price guide, this book covers colonial coinage to current issues, including
commemoratives, bullion coinage, mint and proof sets, Early American coppers
and Hawaiian and Puerto Rican coins. A complete index makes it easy to find
individual coin listings, and additional resources include an error guide
with prices and a photo guide to proper coin grading. |
Yes
2005 |
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2008 North American Coins & Prices
This extensive reference lists estimated retail prices for all U.S. coins,
as well as prices for Canadian and Mexican issues. More than 1,500
photos and descriptions provide readers of all experience levels with
important information. Also featured is an error identification guide.
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