Historic coin prices

elassoto · February 28, 2007 1:08AM

Does anyone know where I can look up historic coin prices? Thanks.

DennisH · February 28, 2007 1:10AM

Probably the closest you're going to get is old back issues of the Grey Sheet, or the auction prices realized archives at Heritage.

commoncents05 · February 28, 2007 1:16AM

For really old prices, you can use old Red Books, they go back to 1946.

-Paul

AUandAG · February 28, 2007 1:31AM

REALLY OLD!! What are you talking about? I DON'T feel nor look REALLY OLD!

bob

kranky · February 28, 2007 1:36AM

When looking at historical prices for mint state coins, you have to keep in mind that the grading standards have changed over the years. What was a MS65 in 1989 might be a MS63 or a MS68 today.

lkrarecoins · February 28, 2007 2:00AM

If you have a particular coin/year you are looking for, I would be glad to tell you the prices for that year.

I have most of the Redbooks going back to the 1940's

Just PM me

Writersblock · February 28, 2007 4:32AM

<< <i>When looking at historical prices for mint state coins, you have to keep in mind that the grading standards have changed over the years. What was a MS65 in 1989 might be a MS63 or a MS68 today. >>

And before 1978, MS grades did not exist at all. Usually just Unc and BU or Gem Unc. It really makes it impossible to make any price comparison for MS coins impossible before that date unless you are tracing the price history of a specific coin.

basestealer · February 28, 2007 4:36AM

<< <i>For really old prices, you can use old Red Books, they go back to 1946.

-Paul >>

Yes, and prior to that there were other publications that I've seen, dating back to the middle 19th century. It's funny in a way because the key dates of today were the common dates of yesteryear, and vice versa.

WaterSport · February 28, 2007 5:23AM

I have all the red books, so if your looking for specific coin/year, PM me.

WS

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