Question on Philippine/American coin prices

21Walker · December 18, 2005 10:44AM

Ok, it's been about a month since I stated collecting PhilAm coins. I have since aquired Lyman Allen's book, Aldo Basso's book and the red book that covers PhilAm coins........

So the question is ( and I know the Allen & Basso books are dated)...........How accurate is the red book and are there any other sources for up to date values?...........Thanks in advance.......Rick

lordmarcovan · December 18, 2005 11:03AM

Well, there's Krause, but that's not necessarily up to date.

I personally use Krause and the Red Book side-by-side (for lack of anything else).

21Walker · December 18, 2005 11:31AM

Thanks Rob, as I said I am new to this 'darkside' and this is a challange on the pricing edge..........Thanks again..........Rick

FilamCoins · December 18, 2005 11:33AM

Hi Rick, Allen's 5th Ed and Krause's 33rd Ed are your best bet for circulated US Phils. The prices are pretty close to market. However, for MS condition, especially the higher grades, I've found both to be off by quite a bit, sometimes by as much as 4 or 5 times.

21Walker · December 18, 2005 11:40AM

Thanks Tim and I'll bet it is a little warmer in the PR than here in Houston...............and did you get my PM on the demonetization of old silver pesos?????????????.......Have a great day as it is 8:36 PM here & I have to hit the sheets as 4 Am comes quick................Rick

ps: Hows the newest collector to the family and the wife???????????????????????

FilamCoins · December 18, 2005 2:31PM

90 degrees and sunny, like always

Thanks for the info. Interesting stuff!

Everyone is doing fine. We're off to the beach for Christmas. Best wishes to you and yours for the holiday season.

Justhavingfun · December 19, 2005 6:58PM

Hello 21 Walker:

Once again, Mr. Filam hits the nail on the head.

For the common date, circulated coins, I think the Allen catalog is not unreasonable.

But for the scarce dates, the red coppers, and high grades, the prices are

The last time I looked -- outside of a handful of common dates, like the 03 half centavo or the 1944 centavo -- I have gladly paid triple his published price for a PCGS coin in that condition. .

And on many, many of the coins I'd gladly pay (and have paid) 5 or even 10 times Allen's price for.

So I suggest you buy from Lyman Allen at 50% over his published prices, double it and sell the coins to me.

Enjoy yourself!

Just Having Fun!

21Walker · December 19, 2005 11:25PM

Thanks all for the inputs......Looks like I'm off to get a Krause book..........Have a great christmas and new year.............Rick

ajaan · December 19, 2005 11:31PM

Krause books can usually be picked up cheaper on eBay. Look for the 2004 or 2005 editions. Coin values don't change much.

21Walker · December 20, 2005 8:16AM

Thanks ajaan, I'll keep my eyes open on ebay, but I also have a gift card for Barnes & Noble.......either way, I will get one........Thanks again................Rick

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