Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information. The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Ever since i bought all 3 publications, i get confused about certain coins and what they are valued at. These wholesale values are what dealers pay for coins.
Prices cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers. Handbook of us coins, otherwise known as the blue book by coin dealers. May 04, 2018 the blue book was introduced in 1942 as a resource for coin collectors to learn how much dealers were paying, on average, for u. There are currently no items available for purchase in this department. From what i have heard, the red book and blue book are printed a year or 2 in advance of. Books about coins, paper money, gold and silver bullion collecting coins, paper money, silver and gold bullion. Our preference is the spiral bound version because it lays. The cdn flagship, monthly greysheet, subscription includes pricing for nearly every u.
Yeoman, who was in charge of promoting the companys line of coin boards and folders in the 1930s. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom. This listing of us coin values is an interactive presentation of the information. In other words, you would need to do a high volume of. The redbook of coin values is a good source although the values will be outdated due to the time required to print the book. And its not the most recent version, the one i got was about a month old. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. The references and the introductory sections cover many of the coins in my collection.
Pelham, al the newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. Cdn publishing is the trusted source for collectible, rare coin and currency pricing since 1963. Books about coins, paper money, gold and silver bullion. Cdnx is a dealeronly network where dealers can post bids, set market prices, and communicate in private. Us coin values listed in these charts are based on certified coin values, ebay sold auctions, heritage coin auction results, coinage magazine and red book us coin values.
Greysheet coin dealer newsletter cdn the grey sheet is a weekly. Png annual report on 2019 rare coin prices the emphasis in the united states rare coin market in 2019 was again on superb quality and exceptional rarity with hundreds of record prices reached at major public auctions, according to a yearend tabulation by the professional numismatists guild. The pcgs price guide is a comprehensive collection of numismatic coin values featuring current and historic coin prices, indexes, and graphs. The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded coins. For the most part, its easy to break down coin values for barber dimes into two categories. For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the blue book to make buying offers.
Each dealercollector has a different value for each coin they buy. The wholesale guide to coin prices is a monthly publication called the. The black book is published by house of collectibles it is sometimes referred to as the black book, and its also a popular price guide among coin collectors. I know what greysheet coin dealer newsletter bid is, but what. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. Knowing the values ahead of time is the key, but remember that the dealer needs room to make a profit. Insiders tips for buying and selling coins the spruce. The reports consist of tables showing coin pricing from many years in the past to the present. Collectors guide to morgan silver dollars jasper52. They have been sold separately in the past, and since 1950, have.
This is why we buy this book to determine the values of our. Much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis. The handbook of united states coins debuted in 1942 as a resource showing how much coin dealers were paying on average to buy u. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully.
I also found it useful to work together with sears roman coins and their values volumes 2 and 3. As a collector, you can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. S yeoman, the red book has been around for more than 60 years with several editions printed by the whitman publishing, llc. I also found it useful to work together with sears roman coins and their values volumes 2 and 3, which have more specific information about dates of minting, though sear does not cover anything like the same number of coins. Jan 17, 2017 the red book is vital and fairly comprehensive guide to us coins, i know dealers who dont consider coin a variety unless it is in there. The morgan dollar is indisputably one of the most widely collected coins, with many individuals even outside the hobby familiar with morgan dollars. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Below is a sample from one of our historic us coin values online reports. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell coins. Members, enter your collection for a free permanent record, including market values updated daily.
Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. There is a large variety of coins and collectible coins whose value will rise every year. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. Values can move as quickly as silver and gold spot prices. Below are a variety of methods to determine the value of your coin s. The series continue into 1916 and spawned a number of key and semikey date coins, including the 1895o, 1896s, 1901s, 1903s, 19s. Information in the tables is highlighted and explained in the sample. As to ordering the grey sheet or any numismatic magazine, there is something to consider. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. Jul 22, 2009 for individuals that do buy andor sell coins frequently, the grey sheet is sort of thier bible nowadays and at all coin shows that is primarily what dealers pull out when you ask for a coins price. The book is just what i neded to see what dealers would pay for coins i want to sell.
Coin dealer newsletter has continuously published greysheet coin pricing since 1963. The blue book is a must have for anyone wishing to sell their coins, as it includes wholesale coin prices. The red book gives prices that you would expect to pay for coins from a dealer. The red book is vital and fairly comprehensive guide to us coins, i know dealers who dont consider coin a variety unless it is in there. The pcgs price guide prices apply only to pcgsgraded coins. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Leonard augsburger and the newman numismatic portal. Furthermore, like all price lists, this is a just a guide to what a coin might sell for and no guarantee of actual value. I would recommend it to anyone who looked at prices in the red book. Coin price guide the trusted source in rare coins pricing. The greysheet, coin values now a section in coin world. There are online sources presented by some of the major grading.
Coin values for those pieces are all over the board, but are lofty for. The black book breaks down average coin values for all types of u. All of our online reports contain a table for every coin in the group e. While the coin values list below is only a microcosm of all the coins available to collect, these can provide a better idea of the value of your coin. Coin values for those pieces are all over the board, but are lofty for highquality specimens. Coin values the coin value guide what is the value of. No, but you can request a free physical copy on their website. Jan 07, 2014 much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis.
Png annual report on 2019 rare coin prices the emphasis in the united states rare coin market in 2019 was again on superb quality and exceptional rarity with hundreds of record prices reached at major. Price guide for numismatists heritage auctions rare coins. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices. The red book prices are higher than the blue book prices. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the. The lincoln wheat cent was designed by sculptorengraver victor david brenner, whose vdb initials infamously appear on the reverse of the very first lincoln cents struck in 1909. Fifty shades of grey as told by christian by e l james. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc.
Generally considered the industry standard for world coin pricing and information, each edition is loaded with pictures and pricing information for coins from around the world and throughout history. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to. The accession of maximinus i to the death of carinus. There are also professionally graded coins that will add diversity to your collection.
In addition the values for american eagle gold bullion coins, silver bullion coins atb five ounce coins and platinum coins are missing as well. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. New 2019 official blue book expanded with fullcolor. This is why we buy this book to determine the values of our collections. Cdn publishing, llc does not buy or sell collectible coins or currency and users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple. Her books have been published in fifty languages and have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide. In other words the wholesale prices give you a better idea on what expect to sell your coins for rather than retail prices. The best way to maximize profits for nonpremium slabbed coins and 2x2s is to consult the grey sheet and try to get near the bid price for your coins. Grey sheet values have taken huge jumps pretty much across the board all while the coin market. Red book us coin price guide the definitive reference for any united states coin ever minted. While the coin values list below is only a microcosm of all the.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the market. Buy the red book a guide book of united states coins. For individuals that do buy andor sell coins frequently, the grey sheet is sort of thier bible nowadays and at all coin shows that is primarily what dealers pull out when you ask for a coins price. It is always good for any coin collector to know the approximate value of their coin. Find the current morgan dollar values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade.
This listing of us coin values is an interactive presentation of the information traditionally. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. The fair market value fmv price guide represents concise listings of retail fair market value prices for properly graded. Search our auction archives below to find item values. Cdn publishing, llc does not buy or sell collectible coins or currency and users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. If this trend continues, perhaps one would be better off to buy this book every other year or every five years. Lincoln wheat cents are among the most widely popular united states coins. Market, pcgs and ngc price guides require a dealer subscription or membership. The heritage value index is based on recent wholesale and auction transactions for. Still useful to see what its all about, and recent enough to be fairly accurate, i figure, but if. Aside from the current retail values of american coins and us bullion coins, each entry in the red book is featured with full color pictures and their technical information for easier coin identification.
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