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I am looking to collect world coins from a specific year - 1973. Should I buy the newest version of the standard catalog, or can I get away with an older - say 1993?

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  • You could probably get the list of coins from an older book, but the pricing info would be outdated.
  • jhusmanjhusman Posts: 1,082
    I'm not overly concerned about pricing - I just want to knw what is out there.
  • Then I would say an old book would be fine. The only problem you could have is if a country made 1973 coins after 1973. So, I don't think you should have a problem.
  • jhusmanjhusman Posts: 1,082
    Thankew - I have "collecting world coins" but I didn't realize it was less comprehensive than the standard catalog.
  • jhusmanjhusman Posts: 1,082
    anoyone have an older version to sell?
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,731 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think I'd recommend the new Krause if you're intending to actually
    buy the coins. You're likely going to be put off by the prices you see
    otherwise. Be very careful with what you pay for this stuff since the
    catalog usually lists too low but in some cases it's way too high. Grade
    conservatively and remember if a coin isn't obviously unc then it won't
    sell as an unc. Modern buyers tend to be pretty picky about grading.

    If you're just pulling stuff out of circulation or from poundage then an
    older reference should be OK.
    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • coinpicturescoinpictures Posts: 5,345 ✭✭✭
    Actually, for the size of the book, the new 1901-2000 catalog is a heck of a deal through Amazon at $34.65 including shipping.

    Linky
  • You can use numismaster.com - it can easily produce all coins for a specific date

    Goto Find My Coin, Select World in the drop down and put 1973 as a year

    Hope this helps
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