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I am about to catalogue my collection (using excel) and looking back on old threads it was suggested that its a good idea to list the "book" value. I have the 2016 editions of Collectors Coins GB and also Coin Yearbook. I have stared to enter data for my farthings and note that some of the prices vary between both books, sometimes by quite a bit. My collection so far is low value common coins so not much of an issue really. I am just curious as to what others do regarding values, do you record them or not bother? As a side note I prefer the CCGB book and this post is not meant as a who is correct etc thanks Jon

Well, I have been collecting for over 30 years, off and on, and I have tended to concentrate on farthings. In other denominations, I haven't got much 1860-1900 just because it tends to be more expensive. I've just been reading through the March LCA auction catalogue, with the Finchampstead collection of farthings. Apparently, I'm missing nearer 28 than 8! These are what I consider to be minor varieties and die errors (broken letters etc) so I'm not too worried - I have quite a few varieties but it's not the end of the world if I don't get them all.

I take an average of 4 books, Jon: CCGB - which I too think is the most accurate Spink - which, in my area at least, I think is too generous British Coins Market Values, which is generally too low Coin Yearbook - lower than Spink, but a little more generous than BCMV For varieties, which are not covered well by the the three latter books (CCGB is better than most, but still not comprehensive), I use the values detailed in Davies (for silver), and Freeman (for Bronze) as relative values, and calculate using current values - so for instance, if we take the 1955 Scottish shilling as an example, Davies values Rev C at £3.50 in UNC, and Rev D at £1.50. These are 1982 prices, so the absolute numbers are meaningless - the relative numbers however, are still valid in my opinion, so I assume that the CCGB 2015 value of £8 is for the commoner variety and calculate the value of the scarcer Rev C accordingly: Rev C = 8 x (3.5/1.5) I also make detailed records of what I have sold coins for, so those values get fed into the average of the 4 books too - this tends to come up with quite an accurate figure.

That makes sense, choose a book from the start and stick by it. thanks for your reply Bob

I have a coin inventory program, and there is a entry slot for both the purchase price paid for the coin, and the retail coin value. I use the CCGB as a price guide, because I think it is closer to what a coin is really worth in the market. I also use the CCGB book when I go to coin shows, so I am comparing the value of the coins I am looking to purchase, using the same book I valuate coin with in my coin program.

@ Non, you can have it delivered to you. @ Nordle. This is correct. Though bear in mind, if you were buying coins or bars from somewhere like Bullionbypost.com the delivery and insurance charges are still factored into the cost of the bullion, despite being advertised as 'free delivery'.

One from a few weeks ago. Another variety off the list.

Don't see too many of these.

I think I got it for a good price, £11. Out of interest how do you spot how it's been stored? It looks okay to me, but any pointers would be appreciated.

Considering over 100 million were struck, I found this one of the harder dates to find in top grade/with a good strike. I think this would be my 3rd upgrade, but definitely getting there. Very happy.

Hello strangers, thought it was about time I made an appearance again, seem to be getting some time on my hands again and the coins are starting to call again!! In the meantime I have become a grandparent as well....so coin collecting is definitely now more fitting as well. Hope you are all well, and for those that joined after I made my departure....hello