At head of title: The official red book.

"Fully illustrated catalog and retail valuation list--1616 to date."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 439-442) and index.

The Official Red Book, now in its 68th year, is famous nationwide as the premiere resource for U.S. coin collectors. This best-selling "one-volume library" helps you make smart buying decisions as you build your collection. Millions of readers rely on it for real-world coin values, auction records, full-color photographs, detailed technical data, and up-to-date mintages. The 2015 edition of the Red Book covers the history of colonial and early American coins; official federal issues from half cents through silver dollars and gold coins. It's no wonder more than 23 million copies of the Red Book have been sold since the 1st edition!