Is there a reliable "blue book" for coins?

[kenley]

Is there a reliable "blue book" for coins?

I have been throwing coins in a copper kettle for 30 yrs and decided that I need to go through the silver and wheaties to check on their value. I have always used the clad to buy batterys and coffee. All thats left are pennys, Mexican coins and silver. I don't even know what a key date is. I am sure some books are more reliable than others. Appreciate the help. Kenley

 

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[Letsgethammered]

Re: Is there a reliable "blue book" for coins?

Yes , Whitmans issue the red book yearly , the pricing leaves much to be desired but it will teach you much more than prices.Theres also the blue book which is the issue a dealer might use and prices he might pay.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Is there a reliable "blue book" for coins?

The most reliable sources of value may be current coin auction results and sales on Ebay. Reference books offer you past values and prices-- some based on the price of precious metal values at the time of publication which may be totally outdated today.

 

[vayank54]

Re: Is there a reliable "blue book" for coins?

The Official Red Book by R.S Yeoman put out by Whitman publishing is what most dealers I know go by but the prices can change between books so they also go by a weekly numisamatic newspaper. I don't know if it's the same with coins on ebay but I know with civil war relics, sound equipment and other things the prices can be erratic. Like you might have one item in one auction go for a lot higher or lower than the exact same type of item in another. The Red Book will give you a good idea of the value of a coin though.