Description
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Larger format layout (6 × 9 inches) in multiple binding styles (hardcover, spiral, softcover, large‐print) for easier reading.
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Over 32,500 coin prices across more than 12,000 listings including coins, tokens, medals, and sets.
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More than 2,000 full-color images to help with identification.
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New “Fun Fact Spotlights” throughout to add interesting tidbits to collecting.
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Updated research, including the latest U.S. Mint data, new auction records, and market values using both Collector’s Price Guide (CPG) retail pricing and Greysheet Identification (GSID) numbers for consistency across Whitman’s related products.
What It Covers
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Coins from colonial issues & early U.S., federal issues, modern series (Lincoln cents, Eisenhower, Kennedy halves, modern dollars, etc.), commemoratives, proof & mint sets, bullion programs.
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Sections on error coins, pattern & proof coins, private & territorial gold, tokens, medals, and other historical pieces like Puerto Rican, Philippine & Hawaiian issues.
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Detailed specs: mintage data, coin grading info, historical context, retail values by grade.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
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| Edition | 79th Edition (2026) |
| Pages | 472 pages (in many formats) |
| Size | 6″ × 9″ (collector-friendly format) |
| Binding Types Available | Hardcover, spiral-bound (including large-print), softcover, etc. |
| ISBN-10 / ISBN-13 | ISBN-10: 0794851614 for hardcover etc. |
Why It’s Useful
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Because it’s the most up-to-date, broadly inclusive reference for U.S. coins, from the earliest colonial pieces to modern bullion and error coins.
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Helps both beginners and experienced collectors with identifying, grading, valuing, and situating coins in historical & market contexts.
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With its redesigned layout and large number of images, it’s easier to use for spotting coin details, comparing varieties, etc.
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Updated pricing and auction record data provide good reference for what coins are realistically trading for in the current market
