Whitman® announces the recent release of the fifth edition of 100 Greatest United States Modern Coins by award-winning authors Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett. This updated edition brings a "Modern Makeover" to the beloved series, offering an expanded and refreshed exploration of the most significant modern coins minted in the United States from 1964 to the present day.
With captivating full-color photographs, insightful narratives, and expert analysis, 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins continues to be a definitive resource for numismatists of all levels. From humble Lincoln cents to great rarities to costly platinum bullion issues, the new edition demonstrates why the modern era is the most dynamic in all of numismatics, incorporating recent trends, updated values, and the latest additions to the U.S. Mint’s innovative coinage.
"Our goal with the fifth edition was to deliver a fresh perspective while maintaining the integrity of what makes this book a collector’s favorite," said co-author Scott Schechter. "It reflects the evolution of the market, such as new directions on the part of the United States Mint, volatility among commemoratives, and the waxing and waning popularity of various error coins.
This edition features iconic modern coins such as the 1975 No S Roosevelt Dime Proof (No. 1), the 1969-S, the 1976 No S Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar Proof (No. 3), the 1964 Special Mint Set (No. 6), the 2020 $50 Gold American Eagle V75 Privy Mark Proof (No. 17), the American Silver Eagle series, and the groundbreaking innovations of the U.S. Mint’s 21st-century commemoratives.
Every coin is ranked and discussed in detail, with historical context, scholarship, and analysis provided by Schechter and Garrett, and for the first time updated market values using industry standard Greysheet®-based pricing and Greysheet Catalog Identification (GSIDSM) numbers that identify and link a coin across the entire family of Whitman Brands products.
Rigorous research and careful voting have led to widespread changes in the rankings over the fourth edition, with many new and some surprising additions. Fewer than one-fourth of all coins held their rank. Ten items are all-new, nine from the previous list dropped off, and two former entries were merged. Sixty-seven items changed rank, most of them by at least two places, but seven moved by ten or more places. Exciting Mint programs are represented among the new list items, along with fresh error-coin discoveries and two commemoratives that hold the record for the lowest mintage for any commemorative coin of their denomination and format.
Top 10 List
- 1975, No S, Roosevelt Dime, Proof
- 1969-S, Doubled Die Obverse, Lincoln Cent
- 1976, No S, Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar, Proof
- 2000 Sacagawea Dollar / Washington Quarter Mule
- 1995-W $1 American Silver Eagle, Proof
- 1964 Special Mint Set
- 2009 (MMIX) Ultra High Relief Double Eagle
- 1968, No S, Roosevelt Dime, Proof
- 2007-W American Platinum Eagle, Proof, "Frosted FREEDOM" Variety
- 1990, No S, Lincoln Cent, Proof
The new edition is crisply rounded out by an all-new introductory material, including a Foreword by David Ryder, the 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint; Publisher’s Preface by John Feigenbaum, CEO and President of Whitman Brands; and Modern-Coin Grading Essentials by Mark Salzberg, Co-Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Certified Collectibles Group.
"This edition captures the artistry, ingenuity, and cultural significance of modern U.S. coinage," added Feigenbaum. "Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins is an essential addition to your library. Schechter and Garrett have truly outdone themselves."
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Coming Soon
100 Greatest World Paper Currency, 1st Edition (Summer 2025)
100 Greatest United States Paper Currency, 2nd Edition (Fall 2025)
About the Authors
Scott Schechter is a leading authority on modern coin grading and authentication, serving as a senior executive at Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC). Jeff Garrett, President of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, Inc. and senior editor of the Red Book (A Guide Book of United States Coins), is a renowned coin dealer, author, and expert with decades of experience in the numismatic industry.
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Title: 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins
Authors: Scott Schechter, Jeff Garrett
ISBN: 9780794851576
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 10 x 12 inches
Pages: 140+
Retail: $39.95 U.S
ISBN: 9780794851422
Binding: Softcover
Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
Pages: 250+
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My Favorite Book.
I’m in. The 4th edition sure is nice.
If released just a month or two sooner it might have spurred strong holiday sales, and surely would’ve been on “Dad’s list”.
I might need to revisit my 15 or so $25-1C boxes completely filled with unsearched coppers, no zinc. The only Cents I pulled were Wheats!
The 1969-S 1C has an interesting history that I did not know about.
Bottom of page article by Jamie Hernandez ⇊
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1969-s-1c-doubled-die-obverse-rd/2923
Since I save all my S cents as well as Wheaties I come across, I’ll have to check my coins out again. I’m #5 with the 1995-W ASE Proof. I told people to get the set but the response was it was too expensive. I told them it would be more than worth it, they should make the investment. Many angry people when they saw the results for the ASE alone. I can tell people but I can’t make them. Like my 230th Anniversary FH Silver Medal. It’s doubled in price from the Mint’s selling price. I’ve learned the hard… Read more »
Antonio,
Congratulations on your 1995-W ASE Proof purchase back then!
Same with your FH Silver Medal, super nice classic design.
Many coins were considered expensive years ago, and today they would be a bargain!
I hope the same can be said later on, about the expensive coins of today.
Thank you. Planning is everything. We have to plan for the future when making coin purchases. I just got my first Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray AWQ today. A year after they were issued. I have two more to go. I’m still collecting coins out of my change. 58 years of coin collecting for me.
Thumbs up, Antonio.
I wished I would have been more aware in 1995 although I might have been in the “too expensive” camp so maybe ignorance was bliss.
I seem to be getting Zitkala-Sa coming out of the woodworks recently. I’ve gotten 2 Walker. Everything else has been absent.
I recall looking at this set and contemplating buying it. At the time I was buying ASE’s yearly, but when they saddled it to the gold set, I did a pass. Who could anticipate how it would take off.
2024 has been a low mintage compared to previous years. I decided to purchase both the mint and clad proof sets, as well as the silver AWQ proof set. I have no doubt that the mintage for 2025 will continue to fall.
Catch a falling knife but the pop sound$ Ok. I stopped clad a long x ago, but to each his own, It’s always a good way to get the years issues
Rick,
If you find one in Gem, it could pay for a one month vacation in the Bahamas. That one is so rare. Pray for Pay Dirt.
Cheers
Why they’re valued so highly, “so rare”. Not likely to be found unless found back in 1969. People think rare is easy to find. Rare is rare after all. I still haven’t come across a 1995 double die cent. No duh to me.
Antonio,
A number of MS-69 RD 1995 Double Dies showed up on the PCGS Pop Report about five years ago. If you were to buy a 95 DD today, I would recommend the MS-69 RD. When I purchased my MS-68 RD, there were just a few MS68s at that time. Now, the MS69s out number the MS68s. So, lost some value there. But it is still a highly desired coin among Lincoln Collectors.
What makes coin collecting fun. Finding that one special coin. Buying one is good but it’s not like finding one in your change or rolls.
Here is another widely overlooked Lincoln Memorial variety. The 1970-S Small Date. Being difficult to distinguish, most collectors have trouble separating it from the normal “Large Date.” The “Small Date” has a “High 7” and the “Large Date” has a “Low 7.” There are also a number of Small and Large Date varieties in Proof. Not a big-time money coin. But they do carry a premium as a known variety and they are getting harder to find. MS-66 or higher for investment grades. Also, go “RD” or go home. Be careful buying these raw. Especially in albums that claim to… Read more »
As well as the 1960 small date.
Major D,
I am curious to see which coins get bumped. But I am expecting the 2023 (P) Extra V to be one of the adds. The 2024 FHG w/privy should be in there too, unless it missed the publishing deadline. The V75 quarters are a possible add too.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/205215266388
Well, we do know of a new entry in the new book, the coin on the cover. And it’s good to know that at least two of our regular poster’s here have one!
Off the top of my head, I know that the coin below is on the 4th edition’s list, and I’d imagine that it’s in this 5th edition.
I don’t remember its order of significance, but it we’ve talked about the coin before. My first Kennedy collectable coin ⇊, Thanks for the recommendation E1.
You’re welcome Rick. One of my all-time favorite Kennedys. In the 4th Edition, page 34, it comes in at Number 23. So, I don’t think it will be getting bumped anytime soon. Number 22, the 1996 W Dime – wait, I have one of those. I believe there are now registry sets for “The 100 Greatest Modern US Coins.” Definitely out of my reach.
Cheers
I have four of those. I should send them to have them graded and slabbed.
Burnished Ltd. Was pricier in he past, I got 10 sets still. Never checked for slabbing, I got to get back into that. I’ve been lucky last 2 walkers I got raw @ auction slabbed a PCGS 65….. above coin is gorgeous
10 sets at least half could be 70’s inside @$300 ea! The coin above was in an iffy older holder(SP70) with a small rim toning @ 4 o’clock. I had it reholdered and they put an oily fingerprint @ 3 o’clock fields and sent it back to me! I sent it back to restore–no more print, and no more toned rim. Now it is gorgeous, you’re right, and thanks!
Scott & Jeff,
5th Edition in the box and on its way. Bought it from your Whitman eBay store.
I am really looking forward to this book.
Cheers
E1,
Thanks for the background and the sharing of your errors, varieties, and W-Dime above.
I too just bought the 5th edition of the 100 greatest Moderns, especially after seeing the back cover. This book covers anyone who’s interested in moderns whether high dollar, to vary affordable. Many here have at least one of the coins inside the book.
You are correct about the W-Quarter and the 2023 Lincoln Extra “V” 1C. That 2021 Morgan is most likely the D-Mint as well, we’ll see about that one?
E1, The coins shown on the back cover will be in the book I’m sure. From the get go early on, you have been a champion for the ’23 Extra “V” and it’s significance within the variety sector of 1C coins. You, Cali, VinnieC, and others also engaged in thoughtful conversations on the V. I, as you know caught up later on, and obviously are a fan of them. You were mocked occasionally, and so was Mike Diamond and Dave Santiago for their contributions on the discovery. I hope those two guys will be mentioned on the Extra “V” page… Read more »
Other than the price, does anyone know what’s the difference between the two different versions of the 5th edition?
At least I got one of them, hmmm which kid$
2009 HR o course….
Yep, those 2009 are exceptional coins. They worked really hard on those UHR dies to get the look. The OGP and that booklet were top notch too.
I hope your house doesn’t smell like smoke!
JQC, Extremely Glad that You are OK!
Thanks I am EVACUATED. My car needs to be armored…. So stressful
As I reported before I had family on Maui that lost everything this is horrible
JQC,
Damn, that’s crushing. I will pray for you my brother. Just keep a clear head. Being alive is priceless and things can be replaced. The State and the Fed will soon be doling out hundreds of billions of dollars in relocation support. Look for the American Red Cross if you need help. You have a friend in the Bay Area if you need relocation assistance.
E1
Set up a “Go Fund Me” page as soon as you can.
https://www.gofundme.com/
The State is already providing financial assistance.
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/10/los-angeles-wildfire-survivors-can-apply-for-federal-aid-today-new-website-launched-to-help-californians/
I hope this helps
If need be, find a nice luxury hotel or resort and ride it out.
E1 thanks, mahalo and so cool. Fire is 2m +/- from house was .82 last nite. My 96 year old mom had to evacuate as well lives in my childhood house still w my sister who moved back. Scary shit took a few days but it got emotional…. So far I’m w my sister in law, hope to have evac lifted but this fire is a MONSTER. I did bring a few friends …..including….$20 1873 61 Pcgs
E1 great spirit and vibe I hope to not need $$$$$$…. My neighbor has stayed and patrolling w 9mm ex Israeli Military. I wanted to pull more but wife said GO time did grab the Mossberg 590….
thanks for thoughts, coins can divert @ least
JQC, Sounds like security is not an issue. That’s good. But keep an eye out. Also, if clean air gets to be a problem in your home, I recommend getting several high-capacity air purifiers. That’s what we had to do here. That was after my trip to the ER for respiratory distress during our bout with the wildfires several years back. The effects of smoke-filled air on the body is progressive. After a week of it, you feel it. Use masks outdoors too. Protect your lungs. You have some real nice gold there JQC. Keep it close. Don’t go boating.… Read more »
Air is quite chunky. As long as the home stands I’m 0k…..but kinda I know many who already lost all. We were just looking @air filters ILL CHECK it out cap oop…. Good advice I wore a regular mask wife gave an N95. Thanks E1, we already get a lot of dust and before it got close I shined a flashlight beam into the sky and showed my son 5he Crap in the air so he wouldn’t go outside and run…..our line is holding but fire making a run east @ the 405! National Guard on duty now, good!!!
Stay safe @JQC
Thanks all so far so good. Winds expected Monday-We’d night, we have 6 fire trucks on our street from all over CA, WA, AZ, Dallas! Keep u posted.
E1 on the 95DD I think it’s kind of the last dramatic Lincoln double die. I remember they did something then to prevent future double dies, what do 68& 69sgo for, or a good price!?
JQC,
If you can distinguish them with the naked eye – they are worth picking up. Wait, if you can distinguish them with your reading glasses…..Yup.
Cheers
Your sense of humor is waning. Same thing with the a-hole who came up with this, as well as the Morons at the Onion passing it along to the gullables.
What a despicable and sick attempt at some sort of twisted satire.
Rick, I couldn’t agree more with you! Call me old fashioned and/or a Patriot, I do NOT care, it’s like our Flag, protect it with your Life! I love My Country, it’s NOT perfect AND it NEVER will be. We will ALWAYS strive to be better and perfect however! We need to STOP all this noncents that’s been happening the past 10 years! Some of its already being stopped and file13 ALL of the BS, we are being controlled by less than 1% of the Crazies! Yes, Crazies! I’ll let you ALL figure out what the BS is and who… Read more »
Indeed I support US always, still get teary eyed w a B1 flyover. Military family dad 3 years I S Pacific WW2, uncle Sun chaser WW2, other uncle MIA/KIA Korea Chosin Resovoir battle… 10,000 Army Natl Guard v, 50,000 Chinese and N Koreans, 1,000 Marines came to save them, I believe out of the 11,000 US troops only 700 or so were not killed or wounded. Always dislike ChickenHawks
What a heartless destructive nasty thing to say to a fellow American Citizen. It makes you sound like a dissident.
Always be aware that continents change, societies change, and families change. Finally, this blog has changed over the last couple of years too. Change is always difficult for everyone. Either you change with it, adapt, accept it for what it has become, or move on.
Immigration sucks, doesn’t it.
https://www.coinnews.net/2024/03/14/us-mint-sales-2024-liberty-britannia-ending-results-greatest-generation-update/#comment-532819
Rick, Yes, the history is revealing. Before the MNB crew got here, the day I planted the flag, this site was averaging 1 or less posts a day. Typically, Zero posts a day. It was a dead zone. In the last year and a half, this site has flourished immensely with activity that includes high-quality posters that actually collect and transact in coins. It is my opinion that the CN.net has become a center for the numismatic marketplace. I see that “The CV” and other eBayers are following our lead. As for Kaiser and the Major, they were not here… Read more »
Before we came over here, there was a political right-winger hack/troll named Senza, who soured the site with hate speech & name calling, and people left. Cali can attest. That is understandable, and now some have come back, and that’s great, as it’s their right.
Now, the hate speech & name calling is coming from the opposite side of Senza’s ideology. Understandable.
I’m just another right-wing ‘hirsute acolyte’ that is annoying to those with a higher level of “education” than I.
And so it goes.
I’ll see you around E1.
Thanks Kaiser,
I hadn’t noticed that “Your sense of humor is waning.” was a personal attack on you. My apologies.
Let me humbly rephrase that for you.
“In my opinion, I believe that your sense of humor is waning, but I could be wrong”.
I hope that you feel better now.
Kaiser,
I know who that political hack is, Senza.
In what way did my apology above bring you to the conclusion that I’m behaving like dazed whoever Senza?
I think that you may have mistaken me with someone else with that passive-aggressive, sneaky personal attack.
But I could be wrong?
I’ve got to hand it to you Kaiser, your overly practiced, flagrant pretentiousness, and often comical use of the english language is quite impressive. Kudos! However, I’ll have to admit that if I were talking to you in person, it would be quite painful. Especially when trying to not laugh out loud.
I’ll place your request into advisement, and with open arms!
I you want to talk coins, give me a shout. I’ll be listening.
Major I get satire, I like satire. When I was a kid I read that stupid mag called MAD Magazine here & there, remember that one?
But when satire(arguably)crosses the line, and when it comes to Presidential assassinations, someone’s going respond on occasion, don’t you think? Tasteless satire can derail someone’s career real quick Pal. Just ask Sinéad O’Connor(Pope), or Kathy Griffin(Trump)
Let’s break down Kaisers proud, pithy, & funny photo above and the paragraph that came with it for clarity and context, shall we?
I’m not sure why Kaiser decided to edit his funny photo above to display the phony Booth 1C only, and not the entire photo made-up by a social media Moron(below). Maybe he’ll share that someday, but I prefer not, due to that Onion “Satire story” being so disturbing, satire or not.
Take another look, read it. Read the last sentence in that paragraph.
It makes me want to puke. Thanks alot for helping Kaiser convert a pleasant coin thread completely sideways, great job….
https://theonion.com/u-s-mint-introduces-new-controversial-john-wilkes-booth-pennies/
Thanks for revealing your true self Kaiser, I suspected it all along.
“I don’t launch personal attacks nor do I tolerate them. Enough said.”
“the Orange Furor and his hirsute acolyte”
“Have you no decency, sir, at long last, have you no decency?”
Take a good look into the mirror, who do you see?…
Satire indeed, and I’ll repeat, very poorly executed. The photoshopped Lincoln Cent depicting his assassin on his own coin, or some mention of Kennedy’s missing scalp on his own coin is uncalled for and in extreme poor taste imo, here or anywhere. Deflect as you wish Major D. There was no “multi-layered comical conceit” anywhere near that satirical nonsense… I don’t have a problem with Kaiser revealing his Progressive Ideology now & then. I’m used to it now, so have at it. But when he chooses to pull out the all too familiar Nazi card, he’ll be called out. There… Read more »
Kaiser, If you take the time to read above, you will see that I did not judge your ideology as being offensive. I had, and will continue to accept you for who you are. You, on the other hand, seem to be conflicted when you constantly complain about the USM, inflation, condo fees, your ex-wife, and now your perceived portrayal of right-wing jingoism(of which I do not adhere). You appear to be lacking common sense right now. Lest we forget your new go-to Trump Nazi comment. Shame on you. You have chosen your path in life, and have stacked the… Read more »
Here Here!! Makes common Cents! You are SPOT ON too!! Thank you very much! I do NOT reply to insults and name calling, especially name calling! I’ve noticed over the years, people that can’t Win a conversation with FACTS, almost always pull the “name calling” card! I will NEVER try to change ones beliefs as I think it’s a lose, lose battle! I was called names above from someone that I wasn’t even having a conversation with and it was uncalled for but when you can’t Win the conversation, you resort to name calling!! For me, when that happens, I… Read more »
Maybe … hopefully … the Mint will play it straight with this year’s Liberty. It’s a packed gold slate with the three DC Comics coins in addition to the Eagles & Buffalo. I think it’s more likely that they play games with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. However, if the Liberty design is compelling enough, it may be Flowing Hair, Round Two.
Oops, I forgot that Rick already posted a mock-up of this year’s Liberty in a previous story’s comment section. The sunflower and the swooping eagle don’t appear to allow much room for a privy mark. So, hopefully, there’s that. But the mintage and the big boy allowance … we shall see. I’d love it if the Mint sold this one according to demand like last year’s L&B.
Major D, I’ve already apologized for saying “Your sense of humor is waning.”, which was not a personal attack imo. But it wasn’t good enough. After I, being “personally attacked” thereafter with outright name calling, to the all too familiar insults via linguistic loopholes from Kaiser, there was a response in kind, nothing more. I’m not enjoying this, I find it sad to see someone’s true colors suddenly come out about what they think of me, or who I support. The reveal was enlightening, and it spoke volumes. If you want to lump me together with Senza, as Kaiser did,… Read more »
Rick,
Stay the course.
Thanks E1,
I really just want to enjoy the Coin Book, and that’s exactly what I’ll do real soon, regardless of the unfortunate and purposeful hijacking that occurred on this thread recently.
If you’d like some interesting alternative reading material in addition to your coin book, look no further than a couple of fellows that come to mind.
One of the Gentlemen is named Wilhelm Liebknecht.
The other is named Karl Marx. Interesting fellows they are!
They are coin collectors?
Yes.
I read enough Marx & Engels at UCLA…..
Now you can read it here.
Yikes!!!
Kaiser, Defiantly in bad taste. However, thank you very much for bringing this to our attention. The coin is an obvious counterfeit and counterfeiting is a felony enforced by the Secret Service. The coin displays “The United States of America” and “One Cent.” If its mechanical specifications (dimensions, material, and finish) are near identical to the genuine Shield Cent, then the counterfeiter’s intention was to circulate the coin. Maybe not for its worth, but for its message. What group would do something like that? Additionally, the originators left behind plenty of manufacturing DNA and traceability should be easy in the… Read more »
Now that I have the full picture and clarity of the matter. I can say that it had an Orson Wells “War of the Worlds” effect on me. I thought it was real and fell for it. As in the past, we have always strived to post real and true information here. We must always remember that we are independent publishers when we post and we have a moral obligation to uphold the truth, the facts, and try not to deceive anyone. So, think before you post and cite your sources. It doesn’t take much to lose your face in… Read more »
Time for a walk-about. Back to air mail stamps.
Later
Cali,
You’re up!
In reflection, The assignation of President Lincoln is nothing to mock. I don’t see any levity in that either. As a thirteen-year-old boy, I visited the Ford Theater in Washington DC with my family. I saw the balcony suite and chair that Lincoln sat in when he was shot. I even saw the room and bed across the street where he died. I have also stood at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial. I can not even imagine the tremendous sense of loss and tragedy this nation suffered upon his passing. It must have been an awful time. But, it… Read more »
Yes, E 1, as you said, we should always let history be a reminder of the past…
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana, The Life of Reason, 1905.
Rich,
Yes, an applicable quote. Thank you for citing your source.
A clean C3a can start the reboot
JQC,
How about C1 thru C16. MNH Og.
I hope all is well.
E 1
Nice, C1 #2 and c2 great centering – I a nh c1 block but I sold it back in the 1970s for $160 pretty good $
Thanks JQC,
Yes, I like stamps too.
“The 100 Greatest US Stamps.”
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204653800303
Uh oh
Might we just return to coin talk?
P L E A S E !
Agreed.
Yep. This was at least a picture of a fake coin. I’ve seen plenty of pics of scantily-clad models and actresses over the years without a peep from the peanut gallery. Oh well, I guess a joke about a 160-year-old event is just too soon.
Dave, how much USM stuff did u buy this year…….?
Rounding errors? <wink, wink>
Foxman69 commented two days ago in the January 8th US Mint Sales report by Mike Unser, “Sales figures for 2024 W uncirculated shown as approx 93K….doesn’t look right…a recent sales report showed around 160+K….I know that coin is showing potential for having the lowest production of any uncs.” Indeed Foxman69, as I pointed out a few weeks ago, the sales figures for the 2024-W Uncirculated ASE (as well as the 2023-W Uncirculated ASE) reported here on Coin News does not include the Bulk 40 (40 coin) sales which are listed in the US Mint cumulative sales figures. Here is the… Read more »
I suspect sales will continue to fall until dealers and collectors realize the resale potential, causing purchases to rise to previous numbers. I still regret not buying the 1994-S ASE proof but maybe as the years pass, it’ll be a moot point.
It wasn’t 1994-S, it was 1994-P. At that time, the proofs were minted in Philadelphia.
True.
If his lips move, his spinning or misleading. Credibility of a weasel ina henhouse
I’m a bit disappointed. I thought the criteria would have been the coin’s design, not rarity or error. A missing mint mark on an otherwise tired design, might be valuable, but IMO doesn’t make it a great coin.
I tend to agree with you. Can anyone share numbers 11 through 100? It looks like the only one I own is #5. I doubt I have #3 or #9. I might have to hit the vault again. Were all of the 2007 frosted variety sold as singles or did any appear in the four-coin set?
After looking at the article again, it appears I also own #17 as well.
I have a 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, while it is a beautiful coin, it is basically a retread design (minus the UHR and gold content). That’s the only one I have from this top 10 list.
If I have the right coin, I puzzled over buying that one but ultimately declined. I collect proofs. The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle was listed as a “business strike”. It has since been designated as “proof-like”. There are times when I’m tempted. Thanks for sharing, VA Bob.
My 2009 I would say is proof like. In fact, you can even see Liberties belly button (slightly) through her garment, something I commented on in the Mint News Blog at the time, back then.
VA Bob & REB, the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle is a regular strike, Mint State (MS) coin. Of the 23,629 coins graded by PCGS, 19,525 coins are designated MS and 4,104 coins are MS Prooflike (PL) [source: PCGS Population Report]. Of the 23,011 coins graded by NGC, 18,987 coins are MS, 3,628 coins are MS PL, and 396 coins are MS Deep Mirror Prooflike (DPL) [source: NGC Census].
Wow, that slices the pie into a million different pieces. Are the differences between Mint State, MS Prooflike, and Deep Mirror Prooflike that noticeable?
Cool. I may have to give this coin a second look.
Not 100% PR,
But close enough!
Damn, that looks good, Rick! It looks kind of old-school proof. Someone tell that liberty woman to stop tempting me.
Nice!
Not mine(wish it was), it’s in an NGC Registry Set.
Mine is shiny, but not that shiny!
Thick edge w/raised Letters & Stars….
Yes, that girl is thick & pretty.
Brings back memories. Can’t believe it’s been 16 years already.
You said it!
You won’t die from a coin minting mistake – you might die from an auto, airplane, or boat manufacturer’s error! Anyone remember the Pinto?
A white Model T back in the day would have garnered quite the stir (and price premium, too!)
Ah the Ford Pinto hatchback with the gas tank!
Remember it well sir!!
Ralph Nader and his recalls kept my mother in law safe in hers………
Opportunities lost I suppose…. (sij)
MIL not your favorite person, Tony?
My sister had one she used to pick me up at school, little did we know…..
Dad didn’t like it sold and go a 2 door 1966 Impala, sweet worth beacoup buck$$ now
Yes, it caught on fire. 😀
Sir Kaiser, I like your new gravatar, Garbage Pail Kid, Adam Bomb, the most expensive Garbage Pail Kids card from the first GPK series released by Topps in 1985. My old favorite is Losing Faith.
Slim Pickens in Blazing Saddles is my all time favorite. Dag nabbit! I think you’ve had enough beans already!
lol
I’m old, I remember Weirdo’s from he 1960s like King Ratt stuff…. Stickers too
May he Rest In Peace.
People today don’t even know who John Wayne is.
“it’s all subjective- and the inclusion and numbered ranking is all based on the authors’ opinion.” Well, the opinions and advise of Scott Schechter and Jeff Garret are probably the most respected in the industry. While in high school, Schechter worked as a numismatist at the Smithsonian and Garret was the President of the ANA. The criteria for the 100 Greatest Moderns is based upon rarity starting in 1964 and it is only beauty that is subjective. Personally, I would much rather hang out with Schechter and Garret than hang out here with you and Kaiser. With Schechter and Garret,… Read more »
That would be a waste of time.
I’ll break bread with you, Major D … as long as you bring the interesting mintage charts and graphs. I LOVE those things! It’s like having the latest edition of the Red Book at your fingertips – with commentary, no less.
Major D,
Thank you for your kind words.
https://www.coinnews.net/2025/01/06/heritage-sets-1-87-billion-record-in-2024-with-milestone-auctions/#comment-550580
Kaiser, If you have a mint state 1960 Edsel Villager, you’re looking at around $28K. Not too bad for a ‘mistake’, but keeping with inflation on the original selling price. Wish we could say the same for most of the US Mint’s current offerings.
I remember a neighbor when I was a kid who had two Edsels parked in his backyard. I’ve often wondered what happened to those two beauties.
I’m more of a guy searching for that 1969 Ford LTD Country Squire station wagon. I put many a mile on that boat. I miss it, hideaway headlights and all.
collectors are paying the price of the three cent penny for the general public.
And for the “creative” art of the gimmics
why is the mint the only governmental agency which is required to completely self fund its activities?
“why is the mint the only governmental agency which is required to completely self fund its activities?”
Is this the case with the Post Office as well?
Canada did this very successfully!
I’ve been lobbying for the elimination of the cent and nickel from the old days of the Mint News Blog.
Realistically we could do away with all decimal coinage and eliminate BPE and just mint dollar, five dollar, ten dollar twenty-five dollar, and fifty dollar coins. Just change the word cent to dollar! And mint the top two in silver. Two hundred years of inflation have made our current coinage basically worthless!
people throw away pennys which cost three times their face value – how silly.
I could live with coinage no lower than the quarter. To round a penny to a quarter is one thing but rounding it to a dollar is another. Who knows, culling the smallest denominations might give the half-dollar new life!
Dave I’ve been pushing a $5, 10 & $20 coin, maybe 1/50th Ag silver center $20 nutty would never circulate
Kaiser, Well, out of your 10,000+ posts, this one bit back. Your ratio is actually pretty good. My father once told me, “Never talk race, religion, or politics in the workplace.” He also told me to “Never offend the Corporate Culture.” Unfortunately, the booth penny did that. Personally, I have always enjoyed you because I know I can joke around with you. I know you did not try to offend anyone though. But, you just stepped on your dik. I’ve done it and everyone here has done it. However, your timing could not have been worse. A lot of people… Read more »
I completely agree here. Plus, I’m not even certain you broke the sacred “Thou Shalt Never Offend the Corporate Culture” commandment.
Post on, Kaiser. I may not always agree with you, but I appreciate your sharp, insightful perspectives. Spice of life, my friend.
It was an analogy that I was hoping that a thinking person could actually apply to our community here. But foresight is obviously not something to be expected as of late.
For better or worse, I rely on the quantity printed in the Red Book. Goes for the coin value as well, although I’m informed that the Grey Sheet is the better value source.
Smart man,
Those two sources for valuation & mintage are reliable, however the price points on the coins within them can, and do become volatile during hot, and cold market swings. The collectors & dealers that are serious buyers use real, up to date auction results from the leading auction firms including, but not limited to DL, SBG, GC, Heritage, and yes, eBay for pricing. They, unlike the behind-the-desk-accountants, know the exact differences between…
1) Mintage limit
2) Product limit
3) Authorized mintage
4) Final Audited mintage
Do you consider the PCGS Coin Price Guide link at the top of the page to be a good source? I noticed it had three-month to 10-year price swing numbers. Is the information there restricted to PCGS-graded coins or does it include other coins? Should auction prices for each house be consulted or is there a one-stop source that combines all the info?
Just asking for a friend … nah … I’m asking for me.
Well REB, I finally found the PCGS link at the top, I hadn’t noticed it there before!? I have the site bookmarked anyway, so I just go right to it. I’m on the PCGS site daily as part of my studies, submissions, etc. 1) Yes PCGS coins only are included in their guide. NGC as well for their graded coins. 2) Yes, the more auction houses reviewed for said coin in grade, the better representation of value is established. 3) Greysheet is the go-to price guide that all dealers, auction firms, TPG’s, and some collectors refer to. Many dealers &… Read more »
Many thanks for the sources and leads, Rick.
Rick & REB, another useful online price guide is the NumisMedia (Collector) Fair Market Value Online Price Guide. Besides the FMV Price Guide, there is also a NumisMedia Dealer Wholesale Market Price Guide.
✔️ Thanks Rich
I think the Greysheet monthly is the best I think the PCGS is a little inflated. Auction result always useful, maybe except the FH privy as it was a captive Ltd. Audience. Historic pre 1964 issues still seem the way to go, especially as say Ag prices make the mintage less influential as to the price, like the $5 Recent BU commems very few now command any premium, like they’re all the same issue
The United States Mint’s 2024 Annual Report is Out…
Numismatic pricing will be Increasing…. SIGNIFICANTLY….
Did they suggest any numbers/percentages?
The Mint’s Annual reports are not forward looking…
Numismatic Only…
Gold, Platinum & Palladium Coin Products Net Income = $26.2M
Silver Coin Products Net Income = $50.6M
Annual Core Sets Net LOSS = $24.1M
Quarter Products Net LOSS = $5.1M
Presidential & First Spouse Medals Net Income = $.1M
Commemorative Net Income = $2.4M
Miscellaneous Net LOSS = $12.2M
American Innovation Net LOSS = $4.3M
Total Net Income = $33.6M
Interesting that the core products (annual sets, quarters, and innovation dollars) are loss leaders. These are also the relatively cheap items that MIGHT bring in new collectors. Commemorative net income is terrible. And what the heck is “Miscellaneous Net LOSS”? Negative $12.2M? Is this theft? Lost gold? Trips to Vegas and/or Atlantic City? Looks like I’ve done my part to keep the Mint in the $33.6M black. Gold – check. Platinum – check. Palladium – check. Silver – check. Commems – check. Depending on whether the Silver Proof Set is silver or an annual Set – partial check. You’re Welcome,… Read more »
In cost accounting you are required to break out accounting lines that hit certain criteria. The Miscellaneous items (singularly) do Not hit the criteria to break out their sales individually so they are lumped together. Kennedy coins are just an example of coins that go in the Miscellaneous category…
Thanks for the explanation.
Is +$33.6M good or bad? I assume they are covering their costs which is what I’ve been told they’re supposed to do.
Before Ryder $33.6M would be considered Outstanding.
Since Ryder left…Not so good. Before Ryder the Mint was losing money on numismatic coins ($21.2M Loss in FY18).
Total Net Income (Loss) for the past 7 fiscal years for the Numismatic side:
FY2024 = $33.6M
FY2023 = $69.9M
FY2022 = $118.5M
FY2021 = $92.6M
FY2020 = $3.0M
FY2019 = ($6.9M)
FY2018 = (21.2M)
Interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Do you have any thoughts about the bell curve illustrated by these numbers? From 21/22 to 24, it looks like a sinking ship. From 2018 to 2024, it’s not too bad.
Pricing will have to be Increased. Clad coins were Increased to start CY25. Coins under $200 have shown to be inelastic demand . Gold coins, other than low mintage wonders, have shown to be elastic demand. The Mint has shown under Ryder that price Increases work for specific targeted coins and medals…
Thanks Cag and Welcome Back.
For the purpose of definition only:
When demand is Inelastic: Increases in price will cause little to no change in demand. So, further increases in price are possible in order to improve profitability.
When demand is Elastic: Increases in price will cause demand to have a sudden downward propensity. So, further increases in prices are not advisable unless reducing quantities sold is the objective.
The point of Elasticity occurs when increases in price have caused demand to roll off.
Peace Out
Payment says raise prices sell less..duhhh
Layman (felt economics courses had a lot of BS)
2024 Elasticity Analysis
The “$200 or less” category is Inelastic, therefore the product is being priced and produced as a commodity.
The “Gold Products” category is Elastic, therefore the product is being priced and produced as a luxury good.
Anyone care to speculate on the “High End Gold Items?” This is known as “Super Luxury” item pricing. Like a Rolls Royce, a Phillip Patek, or a Saint Laurent. Make the fewest number of items possible, make them in the highest possible quality, and sell them for as much as you can.
Maybe he sales at lower prices resulted in more sales and less losses….21, 20…
“Trips to Vegas and/or Atlantic City?”
Not entirely REB…
“Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 16.5 percent from last year”…
Everyone got a raise, and Ms Gibson was successful with her agenda last year.
In other words, her “personal guiding principles” have been met.
Her new acronym for the Mint agenda?
FTA(Fairness, Trust, and Accountability). Ok.
Sounds fine to me honestly. I guess her former principled acronym had gotten stale, even for her…
(source material, USM Report pg 2, 9)
Rick
Rick, is there any line item for Ventri$ video production for YouTube see it, like promoting alchemy machine, the FHG from-the mint, a unicorn for most just didn’t exist
Lol I saw it, 50k minimum to produce the alchemy machine YouTube FHGP video…
Water to wine…
Fun FHG chart—people are CROSSING their Privies to CAC Grading.
Retail Prices steady. The Bay inventory is diminishing…
Soon FHGP water to Dom Pérignon..For now
CACGrading Registry sets mostly.
And, there is the perception that it has the Green Bean upgrade $tamp of approval…..
Production cost for Ventris ridiculous You Tune touting of a coin nobody could virtually get, what a example of a PT
Just drop AI,and these ridiculous quarter seriesssss
Bullion Only…
American Eagle Gold Net Income = $28.3M
Buffalo Gold Net Income = $10.8M
American Eagle Silver Net Income = $1.8M
Total Net Income = $40.9M
Core sets a loss is a joke. Allocation of expenses is not realistic – all the coinage below the half are all set up for circulation coinage, so cost should be minimal to produce uncirculated and proof sets , especially considering prices charged. There’s gotta be humongous waste there (no surprise).
Huzzah for the gold bugs!
“American Eagle Silver Net Income = $1.8M”
Fuzzy Math at its very finest….
According to a Google AI overview, the Mint sells American Eagle Silver Bullion coins to authorized purchasers at a premium of $3.05 per coin above the LBMA silver price and they charge authorized purchasers a 3% premium on 1 oz American Eagle Gold Bullion coins added to the LBMA PM gold price. Interestingly, the American Eagle Gold Bullion Net Income of $28.3M resulted from a total of 999,000 coins sold (1-oz coins = 308,000, 1/2-oz coins = 49,000, 1/4-oz coins = 102,000 and 1/10-oz coins = 540,000) whereas the American Eagle Silver Net Income of $1.8M came from 24,862,000 coins… Read more »
So, silver sold 24 times the coins (and an even higher multiple of weight) but gold realized nearly 16 times the revenue. Really interesting, Rich.
Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, REB. Coincidentally, that gold realized nearly 16 times the revenue of silver is close to the average historical gold-to-silver ratio around 15:1 (and the original U.S. government ratio fixed at 15:1 by the Coinage Act of 1792).
Remarkable stat from 233 years ago. Gold is indeed timeless.
The more things change …. <you know the rest>.
The could sell rolls direct to the public for $4 over spot and phuck the middle men
Major D, thanks for pointing out the discrepancy between the USM Annual Report’s reference of 508,000 oz sold and the USM Bullion Sales’ calculation of 412,000 oz sold based on the listed 999,000 coins sold (the breakdown of the coins sold by size/denomination is found only in the USM Production and Sales Figures Bullion Sales). I cannot explain why the Annual Report quotes 508,000 ounces of GAE Bullion sold in 2024 whereas the Production and Sales Figures – Bullion Sales – Sales Total by Month for 2024 infers 412,000 ounces of GAE Bullion sold in 2024 (based on the total… Read more »
I just caught my mistake that resulted in the discrepancy you pointed out. The Bullion Sales’ total number of coins (and number of ounces) sold in 2024 that I referenced was for the calendar year, January 2024 through December 2024, where as the 2024 Annual Report’s number of ounces sold was for the fiscal year, October 2023 through September 2024. I should have used the reported bullion sales for FY2024 and not calendar year 2024.
Cag,
Welcome back – you’ve been missed by many of us. Hope to hear from you more frequently.
I think 5he FL and Texas issues will be good sellers even w 5he pricey bags