More than 700 new full-color photographs, updated mintages and coin values, new auction records, additional pattern pieces, expanded coverage of Civil War tokens, and the latest commemoratives, sets, and other coins.
Catalog and retail valuation list for American coins--1616 to date. Includes regular mint issues, early mint issues, and silver and gold commemorative issues.
Directory of the coins that are, or have been, in use in the United States, with information on how to determine each coin's condition and lists of average retail values.
Detailed photographs provide identification and grading of United States coins from 1616 to 1997, includes price guides, a history of mintage records and coinage, guidelines on grading standards, and sections on mint errors, Civil War issues, and U.S. bullion coins.
For over fifty years, The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins has been the bestselling sourcebook for collectors. Filled with the most current values and the latest market reports, this updated edition has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector. Features Include: • Over 18,000 prices • Values for every U.S. coin ever minted • An updated market review that traces current trends in collecting and investing • Hundreds of coin illustrations and a fast-find index for easy identification • Extensive information on buying, selling, and grading coins at auction, online, and through the mail