100 Greatest United States Coins

by Jeff Garrett, Mark Salzberg (Foreword by), William R. Anderson (Foreword by)

Overview

Take a personal guided tour through America’s greatest coinage with the best-selling 100 Greatest United States Coins. This beautifully illustrated volume invites readers on a journey to one hundred pivotal moments in U.S. history, told through the nation’s most iconic coins. The newly updated sixth edition by award-winning author Jeff Garrett showcases a fresh ranking of both legendary rarities—such as the famed 1913 Liberty Head nickel—and popular classics within reach of today’s collectors, including the 1909-S V.D.B. cent.

Inside you'll find:

• Reimagined design, fresh new look
• Available in different size options
• Foreword by William R. Anderson
• Updated market values for all coins using Greysheet-based pricing and GSID numbers that identify and link a coin across the entire family of Whitman Brands products, such as the Greysheet online pricing tool, CDN Exchange, and the Greysheet mobile app.
• Expanded Top 250 U.S. Coin Realized auction prices
• And even more behind-the-scenes stories that illuminate how these particular coins became so great - and why they illustrate, better than any others, our nation's greatest coinage.

Winner, 2025 Best Book on United States Coins (Numismatic Literary Guild)

"Within the pages of this book lie the treasures that have captured the hearts and imaginations of collectors for generations—the 100 greatest United States coins, as curated by the discerning eyes of professional coin dealers." - William R. Anderson

"This book is a numismatic museum in one volume." - Mark Salzberg

"As you flip through the pages of this incredible book, we hope you will learn about the beauty and legend of United States collector coins and pass this on to your children as well." - John Feigenbaum

Whitman’s award-winning 100 Greatest series of deluxe books celebrate the most historic, valuable, and collectible treasures of numismatics, philately, and beyond. Richly illustrated with stunning photography, engaging storytelling, and complelling rankings by industry experts, each volume offers readers a visually striking and authoritative journey through the hobby’s most iconic pieces.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780794851552
Publisher:	Whitman-CDN Publishing
Publication date:	10/17/2024
Series:	100 Greatest Series
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	12.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jeff Garrett, President of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, Inc., serves as senior editor of the Red Book (A Guide Book of United States Coins) and is a board member of the National Museum of American History. A former president of the American Numismatic Association and Professional Numismatists Guild, Garrett has authored several books, including the Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins: 1795–1933. Among his many accolades, Garrett is the recipient of the 2003 PNG Abe Kosoff Founders Award, the 2015 PNG Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2024 NLG Clemy Award for his dedication to numismatics and exceptional writing.

Table of Contents

Credits and Acknowledgments

Foreword by William R. Anderson

Foreword to the Sixth Edition by Mark Salzberg

An Appreciation by John Feigenbaum

Introduction

100 Greatest U.S. Coins, No. 1 to No. 100

Appendix A: Great Collectors of the Past

Appendix B: Top 250 U.S. Coin Prices Realized

Appendix C: 100 Greatest U.S. Coins by Type

Glossary

Selected Bibliography

Index * About the Author