Stacks "COINS" little books

lsica

Anyone remember when Stacks used to publish those little books you could get on supermarket checkout lines titled "COINS" that would have all their most recent buy prices? Either the 1973 or 1974 edition was my first coin "book"

koynekwest

I sure do. If I remember correctly they were called "Coins of Value" and only had two grades listed-Good and Fine.

johnny9434

I remember those as well. That goes back a spell

topstuf

Seller's grading:
AG ...........Somewhat round but completely smooth
G ........... Mostly round, a trace of design is present
VG .........Round, identifiable
F ..........Date discernible, design smooth
VF ..........Details begin to show
XF ......... Full rim, lettering is readable
AU ............Some high points show
Unc ............Some luster or "shine", most of high points are not smooth.

Buyer's grading:

AG ..........All details and high points are clear and bold
G ...........Some mint luster, almost new
VG .........Full blazing luster, everything is bold
F .............Blazing luster with mint "frost"
VF .......... As above with no bag marks
XF ...........Blazing luster, full mint frost, no bag marks, field must have mirror finish, pristine and superlative
AU ...... Coin will draw blood if touched on high points
Unc......... Imaginary condition. If coin has left mint, it is circulated.

BLUEJAYWAY

Sure do remember them. A blast from the past.