At head of title: The official red book.

An illustrated reference lists current prices for American coinsfrom 18th-century antiques through those of the 21st centuryas well as advice on coin-collecting.

Coins give us a sublime and tangible connection to history and an artistic expression of the ideals and values of their periods. Like art, a collector need not attempt a “complete” collection of denominations and designs – a representative example of each of various major design families or individual designs can be quite enjoyable, satisfying and informative. This volume with its timeline is targeted to beginning and novice coin collectors to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of US coin design history, but hopefully experienced collectors will also gain new insights.

Covers American coins from 1616 to the present, including early coins and tokens; mint issues; private, state and territorial coins; commemorative issues; and proofs. Simultaneous. Hardcover available.

Fully illustrated catalog and retail valuation list -- 1616 to date.

Trust the Experts Accurate values. Complete listings. Detailed photos. You will find that and much more in the 2016 U.S. Coin Digest, the most comprehensive color guide to all United States coin issues on the market. Produced by experts who make their living buying and selling U.S. coins, the newest edition of U.S. Coin Digest is filled with thousands of photographs, researched and vetted coin pricing and critical details for coins from colonial time to today. Easy to navigate and easy to understand, U.S. Coin Digest is the perfect resource for the beginner or professional collector.Inside you will find: • All U.S. coin issues • Real-world market values • 2,000 color images for easy identification • 11 grades of coin condition • Coinage of Colonial America • Bullion coins • Territorial Gold coins • Mint and proof sets • Coins of Hawaii, Philippines and Puerto Rico • Errors and Varieties

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.