Yeomans coinbycoin, gradebygrade research grew into the blue book. They feature pictures of coins, listed with their values. You might feel like you need to be a wizard to choose the correct coin value books for your needs, since there are so many to choose from not to worry. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to year, so they just print the same propaganda to give false hope that buyers could get no problem coins for those prices. The black book breaks down average coin values for all types of u. In 1943 the united states congress voted to make lincoln cents out of zinccoated steel.
Grey sheet values have taken huge jumps pretty much across the board all while the coin market has been dropping steadily since the change was made. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. Bid is the estimated amount that one dealer is willing to pay another dealer to purchase a needed coin. The greysheet, or cdn the coin dealer newsletter or colloquially called the greysheet the newsletter uses grey paper has been in the numismatic industry since 1963. Remember the main thing about the grey sheet is the prices. The condition and the resulting grade have a large impact on morgan silver dollar values. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Sdc the 5 most essential books for coin collectors. In other words, you would need to do a high volume of.
While the grey sheet has indeed taken huge jumps, they have not been across the board. 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. Tips for collecting antique silver coins in your own neighborhood by. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to. Updated yearly, red book coin values also explain the history of certain coins as well as select records for coins sold at auction.
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. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. All of our online reports contain a table for every coin in the group e. Pelham, al the newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. Morgan dollar, ms morgan dollar, pr morgan dollar, sp. The red book is an invaluable tool for coin collectors and is still the most significant u. The country was fighting world war ii and copper supplies were needed to make cartridge casings for the war effort. Fully illustrated with more than 2,000 images, 2020 u. Are there blue book or equivalent price guides online. 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. See more ideas about coin prices, old coins and valuable coins. Go to one of the many websites devoted to coin collecting see resources.
It is updated weekly to provide you with the most comprehensive and current retail pricing information available in the. Since 1963, the coin dealer newsletter cdn has been in the information business. Greysheet daily news see all south african mint hopes to take the rhino out of harms way with new coin. The red book is the primary reference guide for coin collectors. In the field of numismatics, knowledge is power, and that power can make the difference between buying a valuable coin or a worthless counterfeit. The value of a canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
Market, pcgs and ngc price guides require a dealer subscription or membership. Morgan dollars 18781921 price guide and values ngc. Sealed box of 5x 2020 silver proof sets at cost for sale. 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. Thirdparty graded coins are sought by collectors because of the guaranteed condition. Red book us coin price guide the definitive reference for any united states coin ever minted. Numismedia and coin world magazines also have prices. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully. Were proud to present this to you as a guide for the valuation of your current and. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. The coin values are pulled from a comprehensive database thats regularly updated by a team of expert analysts.
While it does not have all the nitpicky disection of all the variants youll find the in canadian coins, vol 1 numismatic issues, 67th ed charltons standard catalogue of canadian coins, the pricesvaluations are much more realistic in this whitman book. Books about coins, paper money, gold and silver bullion collecting coins, paper money, silver and gold bullion. Your subscription includes access to online and smartphone app data. Collectors around the country love the book s gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. The blue sheet is australias premier online coin valuation reference on australian coins and the first australian reference to value coins to the sheldon numerical standard for more precise valuations. A graded coins value can increase as the grade goes up.
Thats one of the guiding principles of coin collecting, a lesson that many collectors unfortunately have to learn the hard way. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Select half cent cent 2 cents 3 cents 5 cents dime 20 cents quarter half dollar dollar 2. Yeoman, who was in charge of promoting the companys line of coin boards and folders in the 1930s. Looking for dealer to dealer buy and trade like grey sheet, etc. The fair market value fmv price guide represents concise listings of retail fair market value prices for properly graded united states rare coins. The numismedia online fmv rare coin price guide, all grades, good through ms70, free to all visitors.
Books about coins, paper money, gold and silver bullion. 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. Historic us coin values online reports the study of coin. The steel pennies of 1943 were called silver cents because of their silver grey color. There are online sources presented by some of the major grading services. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Greysheet coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Numismedia online fmv rare coin price guide index retail. The rpm repunched mintmark book second 2nd edition lincoln cents by james wiles. The 1903s a scarce coin and when heavily worn worth. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and almost every country has some form of currency minted into a coin. So if your not constantly buying andor selling, who cares about todays prices.
The british colonies, led by the province of canada, needed to replace the sterling system with the decimal system used in the united states. The pricing information is reported from all over the country, from dealers in the numismatic community offering unbiased market. The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded coins. There is a large variety of coins and collectible coins whose value will rise every year. Morgan silver dollar values are conditional these old dollars are inspected closely and evaluated for wear and overall condition. He realized that coin collectors needed other resources and supplies for their hobby, and he began gathering mintage data and market values. Canadian coins price guide and values coins and canada. Coin digest, 18th edition, is a comprehensive, fully researched and vetted color guide with values to all united states coins issues featuring in a nearly indestructible hardcover with a layflat, easytouse. There are also professionally graded coins that will add diversity to your collection. Looking for an online listing of blue book coin values. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the market. Rising morgan silver dollar values coin values discovery. If you have a sizable collection you would like to have valued.
Encyclopedia of the commemorative coins of the united states by anthony swiatek, office of price administration tokens. Coin collectors have been around since the first coins were minted. Because this newsletter is printed on grey paper, coin dealers refer to it as the greysheet. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. This section also includes information on history, errors, varieties, characteristics and more. Coin values online provides retail values for more than 45,000 u. The wholesale guide to coin prices is a monthly publication called the coin dealer newsletter or cdn for short. The grey sheet is what the dealers like to use since so many collectors have no idea of what it is all about.
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. Now includes coin values for the new state quarters. Cdnx is a dealeronly network where dealers can post bids, set market prices, and communicate in private. Furthermore, like all price lists, this is a just a guide to what a coin might sell for and no guarantee of actual value. Keep a separate list of the grey sheet or red book value for each coin you want to sell. The bid price is the price dealers are paying for the coin at the wholesale level. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. The blue sheet values australian coins from new south wales holey dollar and dump right up to our present circulating currency and provides a. Ngcs coin price guide for morgan dollars 1878 1921. Coin dealers also refer to this coin price book when buying coins. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u. Jul 22, 2009 nor is most coin magazines unless you just want to learn more about coins. Nor is most coin magazines unless you just want to learn more about coins.
Insiders tips for buying and selling coins the spruce crafts. Coins are easy to find, fun to display and dont take up much space. The 304page 76th edition, with a 2019 cover date, has been fully updated and expanded with a 16page color section. Red book vs blue book ngc coin collectors chat boards. In 1858, with londons approval, province of canada issued coins minted in england in denominations of 1, 5, 20 and 50 cents. There is something about a coin in its own holder that makes it stand out as an individual, and although the dealer will still basically price the collection as one lot, youll probably get a markedly higher offer than if youd left them in the whitman.
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. This column indicates the year for which the values in each row correspond to. Coins 20 guide book of united states coins for canadian coins. This row indicates coin grade, based on the ana scale. The reports consist of tables showing coin pricing from many years in the past to the present. Coin value guide a behind the scene look at values. Below is a sample from one of our historic us coin values online reports. Values in the section are based on the market, trends, auctions and recognized books, publications and catalogs. Coin price guide coin and currency pricing for dealers. 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 monthly greysheet is the most essential publication in numismatics.
Collectors around the country love the books gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. Take a picture of your coin and upload it to your computer, then post it to a forum on one of the websites regarding coin collecting. Each coin book we carry is designed to meet a specific customer need, whether its a general information book about the history of coin collecting, an official red book title, or a particular guide for determining the. Book value is the total value of a business assets found on its balance sheet, and represents the value of all assets if liquidated. Coin collecting is one of the oldest hobbies in the world, with thousands of. The blue book by whitman is done similarly but at that bar you must have a minimum of 3 glasses of wine first. A guide book of canadian coins official whitman guidebook. The coin dealer newsletter has been continuously published since 1963.
The official red booka guide book of united states coinsis 72 years young and going strong. Coinstudy s coin value guide lists how much us coins are worth wholesale, covering all the major coin series, from cents to gold. Best coin price guide list of top coin price catalogs. Finally, an equivalent to the the official red book. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. How to find the value of coins online for free our pastimes. These cents range in color from grey to black because.