Standard Catalog of World Coins
Encyclopedia
The Standard Catalog of World Coins is a series of numismatic
catalogs
commonly known as the Krause catalogs in the numismatic hobby. They are published by Krause Publications
, a division of F+W Publications.
type, most photographed, with mintage
and other information, plus market valuations in up to 5 grades. Listings are by denomination
rather than series, as in earlier World coin catalogs. The proprietary Krause-Mishler (or KM) numbers are widely used; for just a few countries earlier systems such as Y (Yeoman) and C (Craig) numbers are given instead.
The century format is often considered inconvenient and expensive for those who collect geographically, and date listings are clipped at the century mark. Originally covering 1800-date, the main catalog (first edition 1972) evolved into an annual 20th century-only work, plus separate 17th, 18th, and 19th century volumes which are revised less frequently. Beginning with the 34th (2007) ed, listings after 2000 are dropped, and an annual 21st Century catalog covers 2001-date.
Data from the by-century volumes are collated together in special editions for Crowns, Gold, German, and North American coins. Fantasies and medallion issues, which do not appear in the other catalogs, are covered a product called Unusual World Coins.
Notable editions: 12th (1986) &19th (1992) are two-volume hardcovers covering 1700-date; 13th (1987) is the last edition to include cross-references to Yeoman and Craig; 23rd (1996) is the last main edition covering 1800-date; 33rd (2006) is the last 20th century edition including 21st century listings.
List priced at $73 to $85 ($25 for the shorter 21st century catalog)
they are often discounted, and can be found in many public libraries. Older editions are steeply discounted even though revisions between editions in many areas are minimal. Following the appearance of pirated DVD versions, DVDs were included with the 1601-1700 4th edition, the 1901-2000 36th edition, and possibly others, but are now sold as a separate product.
Early editions attribute authorship to Chester L. Krause (krou as in plow -zee), the publisher, and Clifford Mishler, although starting with the second edition Colin R. Bruce II was the actual chief compiler and is given an editor or senior editor title on later editions, George S. Cuhaj is the current editor, with Thomas Michael credited as market analyst.
Contributions from many collector experts and dealers are collated by the KP staff to create revised listings and valuations for new editions. Valuations may or may not reflect the market accurately, and collectors should use the Krause values as a starting point for their own market research. Volatility in precious metals may affect the base prices of many common silver and gold coins.
As of May 2010 the most recent editions are as follows:
2001-2011, 2011 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 5th Edition - digital copy available separately
1901-2000, 2011 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 38th Edition - digital copy available separately
1801-1900, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 6th Edition - digital copy available separately
1701-1800, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 5th Edition - digital copy available separately
1601-1700, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 4th Edition - digital copy available
Standard Catalog of German Coins, 1501-2011, was released in a greatly expanded 3rd edition in Fall 2010.
Digital downloads are now available for many areas.
The on-line version of the Standard Catalog series is a product called Numismaster.com. One can search for catalog numbers and information for free, and a small monthly or annual subscription is available for full listing and pricing information.
Similar but slightly less comprehensive works are A Catalog of Modern World Coins 1850-1964 by Richard S. Yeoman (2008, 14th ed, Whitman Publishing), source of the "Y" numbers and its companion, Coins of the World 1758 - 1850 by William D. Craig (1976, 3rd ed.), and "Weltmünzkatalog 20./21. Jahrhundert" by Günter Schön (2009, 38th ed, Battenberg Verlag, Münich) in German, with shorter description of coin designs than KM.
for an example that has been misspelled as "piefort" in some places in the book, leading to misattribution of coin types. The influence of the book has caused the incorrect spelling "piefort" to be used by third-party grading services such as NGC
and PCGS in labeling coin attributions.
Numismatics
Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects. While numismatists are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, the discipline also includes the broader study of money and other payment media used to resolve debts and the...
catalogs
Coin catalog
A coin catalog is a listing of coin types. Information may include pictures of the obverse and reverse , date and place of minting, translation of inscriptions, description of images, and prices for various grades...
commonly known as the Krause catalogs in the numismatic hobby. They are published by Krause Publications
Krause Publications
Krause Publications is a publisher of leisure-time & enthusiast magazines and books. Best known for its Standard Catalog of World Coins, a series of numismatic catalogs commonly referred to as Krause-Mishler catalogues or simply Krause catalogues. They provide information, pricing, and...
, a division of F+W Publications.
Overview
These massive by-century volumes list by date virtually every coinCoin
A coin is a piece of hard material that is standardized in weight, is produced in large quantities in order to facilitate trade, and primarily can be used as a legal tender token for commerce in the designated country, region, or territory....
type, most photographed, with mintage
Mint (coin)
A mint is an industrial facility which manufactures coins for currency.The history of mints correlates closely with the history of coins. One difference is that the history of the mint is usually closely tied to the political situation of an era...
and other information, plus market valuations in up to 5 grades. Listings are by denomination
Denomination (currency)
Denomination is a proper description of a currency amount, usually for coins or banknotes. Denominations may also be used with other means of payment like gift cards. See also Redenomination.-Subunit and super unit:...
rather than series, as in earlier World coin catalogs. The proprietary Krause-Mishler (or KM) numbers are widely used; for just a few countries earlier systems such as Y (Yeoman) and C (Craig) numbers are given instead.
The century format is often considered inconvenient and expensive for those who collect geographically, and date listings are clipped at the century mark. Originally covering 1800-date, the main catalog (first edition 1972) evolved into an annual 20th century-only work, plus separate 17th, 18th, and 19th century volumes which are revised less frequently. Beginning with the 34th (2007) ed, listings after 2000 are dropped, and an annual 21st Century catalog covers 2001-date.
Data from the by-century volumes are collated together in special editions for Crowns, Gold, German, and North American coins. Fantasies and medallion issues, which do not appear in the other catalogs, are covered a product called Unusual World Coins.
Notable editions: 12th (1986) &19th (1992) are two-volume hardcovers covering 1700-date; 13th (1987) is the last edition to include cross-references to Yeoman and Craig; 23rd (1996) is the last main edition covering 1800-date; 33rd (2006) is the last 20th century edition including 21st century listings.
List priced at $73 to $85 ($25 for the shorter 21st century catalog)
they are often discounted, and can be found in many public libraries. Older editions are steeply discounted even though revisions between editions in many areas are minimal. Following the appearance of pirated DVD versions, DVDs were included with the 1601-1700 4th edition, the 1901-2000 36th edition, and possibly others, but are now sold as a separate product.
Early editions attribute authorship to Chester L. Krause (krou as in plow -zee), the publisher, and Clifford Mishler, although starting with the second edition Colin R. Bruce II was the actual chief compiler and is given an editor or senior editor title on later editions, George S. Cuhaj is the current editor, with Thomas Michael credited as market analyst.
Contributions from many collector experts and dealers are collated by the KP staff to create revised listings and valuations for new editions. Valuations may or may not reflect the market accurately, and collectors should use the Krause values as a starting point for their own market research. Volatility in precious metals may affect the base prices of many common silver and gold coins.
As of May 2010 the most recent editions are as follows:
2001-2011, 2011 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 5th Edition - digital copy available separately
1901-2000, 2011 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 38th Edition - digital copy available separately
1801-1900, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 6th Edition - digital copy available separately
1701-1800, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 5th Edition - digital copy available separately
1601-1700, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 4th Edition - digital copy available
Standard Catalog of German Coins, 1501-2011, was released in a greatly expanded 3rd edition in Fall 2010.
Digital downloads are now available for many areas.
The on-line version of the Standard Catalog series is a product called Numismaster.com. One can search for catalog numbers and information for free, and a small monthly or annual subscription is available for full listing and pricing information.
Similar but slightly less comprehensive works are A Catalog of Modern World Coins 1850-1964 by Richard S. Yeoman (2008, 14th ed, Whitman Publishing), source of the "Y" numbers and its companion, Coins of the World 1758 - 1850 by William D. Craig (1976, 3rd ed.), and "Weltmünzkatalog 20./21. Jahrhundert" by Günter Schön (2009, 38th ed, Battenberg Verlag, Münich) in German, with shorter description of coin designs than KM.
Criticism
The book has misspellings that do not get corrected when new editions are released. See the article on piedfortPiedfort
A piedfort or piedforte , is a coin often exactly twice its normal weight and thickness. The name derives from a French word meaning "heavy foot"...
for an example that has been misspelled as "piefort" in some places in the book, leading to misattribution of coin types. The influence of the book has caused the incorrect spelling "piefort" to be used by third-party grading services such as NGC
NGC
NGC is an acronym that may refer to:* New General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars, a catalogue of deep sky objects in astronomy* NGC Corporation, which became Dynegy Inc* NGC Magazine, an unofficial Nintendo magazine in the United Kingdom...
and PCGS in labeling coin attributions.
See also
- Coin catalogCoin catalogA coin catalog is a listing of coin types. Information may include pictures of the obverse and reverse , date and place of minting, translation of inscriptions, description of images, and prices for various grades...
- Standard Catalog of World Paper MoneyStandard Catalog of World Paper MoneyThe Standard Catalog of World Paper Money is a well-known catalogue of banknotes that is published by Krause Publications in three volumes. These catalogues are commonly known in the numismatic trade as the Pick catalogues, as the numbering system was originally compiled by Albert Pick...
- A Guide Book of United States CoinsA Guide Book of United States CoinsA Guide Book of United States Coins , by Richard Yeoman, ISBN 0-7948-2039-5, is a pricing guide for United States coin collectors, and is considered one of the most authoritative coin price sources. The book is the longest running coin price guide; the first edition, dated 1947, went on sale...
- PiedfortPiedfortA piedfort or piedforte , is a coin often exactly twice its normal weight and thickness. The name derives from a French word meaning "heavy foot"...