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The Red Book has its own Red Book – A Guide Book Of The Official Red Book Of United States Coins by Frank J. Colletti published 2009 by Whitman Publishing (ISBN 978-0-7948-2580-5). A facsimile of the 1947 edition was published in 2006, on the 60th anniversary of the publication of the first edition.
Why it’s rare: Originally a pattern coin, it was later used for public circulation. How to check: Unique, large eagle design and 1856 date. 12. 1793 Chain Cent – $2.35 Million
Nine Leaves BD-3 $10 United States Auction '89 Sotheby's/Stack's Bowers: September 2015 $1,057,500 1852 Humber $10 K-10 Territorial United States Augustus Humbert Heritage Auctions: April 2013 $1,057,500 1795 BB-51 Draped Bust Silver Dollar United States Garrett Sotheby's/Stack's Bowers: May 2016 $1,057,500 1792 Disme J-11 Pattern United States
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Most coins are worth their face value, but others are different story. Coin collectors seek rare currencies often valued at a small fortune or greater. Read More: 20 Rare State Quarters Worth...
A coin catalog (or coin catalogue) is a listing of coin types. Information may include pictures of the obverse and reverse (front and back), date and place of minting, distribution type, translation of inscriptions, description of images, theme, metal type, mintage, edge description, orientation of the coin, weight, diameter, thickness, design credentials, shape and prices for various grades.
There were only ever 24 of these coins minted, but now only nine remain. 1849 $20 Liberty Gold Coin. Minted in 1849, this rare coin easily falls into the million-dollar club. Made from 90% gold ...
The Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) gave The Coin Collector's Survival Manual twelve awards, including "Book of the Year" in 1984 and in 2006 for the fifth edition, where it was tied. [6] [7] The revised seventh edition was named "Best Investment Book" in 2016. [8] The book has been cited in various news articles as authoritative about ...