Coins / Medals
Indiana University Basketball Memorabilia
In this category, you will find a collection of coins/medals, basketball memorabilia primarily celebrating IU’s five national championships or one of its many Big Ten Championships.
1940
Item: 1939-40 NCAA Basketball National Champions Silver Coin
1 troy ounce of fine silver and packaged in a sturdy display case (with accompanying stand), this version of the coin is the most difficult of all to find.
Estimated Value: $100-$150
Year: 1939-40 (not sure when produced)
Item: 1939-40 NCAA Basketball National Champions Coin
While any of the coins from any season are fairly uncommon, the two coins from this year and the 1952-53 season are two of the more difficult to find.
Estimated Value: $30-$40
Year: 1939-40 (not sure when produced)
1953
Item: 1952-53 NCAA Basketball National Champions Silver Coin
1 troy ounce of fine silver and packaged in a sturdy display case (with accompanying stand), this version of the coin is the most difficult of all to find.
Estimated Value: $100-$150
Year: 1952-53 (not sure when produced)
Item: 1952-53 NCAA Basketball National Champions Coin
Estimated Value: $30-$40
Year: 1952-53 (not sure when produced)
1973
Item: 1972-73 NCAA Final Four / Big Ten Basketball Silver Coin
Estimated Value: $100-$150
Year: 1972-73 (not sure when produced)
1974
Item: 1973-74 NCAA Basketball National Champions Coin
Estimated Value: $20-$30
Year: 1973-74 Season
1975
Item: 1974-75 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $20-$25
Year: 1974-75 Season
Item: 1974-75 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Pure Silver Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $60-$75
Year: 1974-75 Season
1976
Item: 1975-76 NCAA Basketball Champions Coin/Medal
This is the most common variation of this coin (and there are many!) and from my experience, even easier to come by than those from other years. The front of this coin features the football schedule along with Coach Lee Corso’s name. The back features the basketball team schedule for 1977, “1976 NCAA Basketball Champions” text, and Coach Bob Knight’s name.
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1975-76 NCAA Basketball Champions “Loyalty Club” Coin/Medal
This is the special edition “Loyalty Club” version. Octagonal in shape with the football schedule on one side and the 1976 basketball schedule on the other. More of a brass color than the more common bronze version.
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1975-76 Big Ten / NCAA Basketball Champions Coin/Medal - Bronze Version
Also octagonal in shape, the bronze version pictured here is the more common variation of this variation. The front commemorates Indiana’s Big Ten and NCAA Championships from the 1976 season and the back features facsimile signatures of the players and coaches along with the text “Winningest Team in Big Ten History”.
Estimated Value: $20
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1975-76 Big Ten / NCAA Basketball Champions Coin/Medal - Silver Version
Identical to the bronze version in all other ways. I can only assume this version was produced in a smaller quantity, making it more rare.
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1975-76 Big Ten / NCAA Basketball Champions Coin/Medal - Silver Version
Identical to the bronze version in all other ways. I can only assume this version was produced in a smaller quantity, making it more rare.
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1975-76 Big Ten / NCAA Basketball Champions Coin/Medal - Pure Silver Version
Perhaps the most rare of any of the 1976 championship coins, this version is packaged in a custom case and the coin is serial numbered on its edge. .999 Fine Silver. Otherwise, it looks identical to the bronze and silver colored versions.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1975-76 Big Ten / NCAA Basketball Champions Coin/Medal - Gold Proof .999 Pure Silver Version
Like its counterpart above, this version is packaged in a custom case and the coin is serial numbered on its edge. .999 Fine Silver, but plated in gold.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1975-76 Big Ten / NCAA Basketball Champions Coin/Medal - Gold Proof .999 Pure Silver Version (Round)
This version is packaged in a custom case and the coin is serial numbered on its edge. While it’s also .999 Fine Silver, it is plated in gold.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1975-76 Season
1978
Item: 1977-78 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1977-78 Season
Item: 1977-78 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal (Barth Dental Laboratories)
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1977-78 Season
1979
Item: 1978-79 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal (Wetser)
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1978-79 Season
Item: 1979 Indiana Hoosiers NIT Champions Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1978-79 Season
1980
Item: 1980 Big Ten Basketball Champions Silver Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1979-80 Season
Item: 1980 Big Ten Champions 24KGP Proof Bronze Coin
This coin came from the personal collection of Steve Risley, member of the 1981 NCAA Championship team. Like many other special editions, this coin comes in a custom case.
Estimated Value: $40-$50
Year: 1979-80 Season
1981
Item: 1981 NCAA Champions 24KGP Proof Bronze Coin
This coin came from the personal collection of Steve Risley, member of the 1981 NCAA Championship team. Like many other special editions, this coin comes in a custom case.
Estimated Value: $60-$75
Year: 1981 Season
Item: 1981 NCAA Champions / Big Ten Champions Bronze Coin
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1981
1982
Item: 1981-82 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1981-82 Season
1983
Item: 1983 Indiana Hoosiers Big Ten Basketball Champions Bronze Coin
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1982-83 Season
Item: 1983 Big Ten Champions 24KGP Proof Bronze Coin
Estimated Value: $20-$25
Year: 1982-83 Season
1986
Item: 1985-86 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1987-88 Season
1987
Item: 1987 Indiana University Big Ten / NCAA Champions Bronze Coin
Estimated Value: $20-$25
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 Indiana University National Championship Fine Silver Coin
Estimated Value: $60
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 NCAA / Big Ten Champions 24KGP Proof Bronze Coin
Estimated Value: $30-$40
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 NCAA / Big Ten Champions Silver Proof Bronze Coin
Estimated Value: $30-$40
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana University National Basketball Championship Picture/Coin Display
This clear acrylic display stand features a photo montage of Steve Alford and some cheerleaders along with a commemorative coin made of 1 troy ounce of pure silver. While the coin is fairly uncommon, I can tell you this is the only one of these I’ve come across in my many years of collecting.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1987
Item: 1986-87 Indiana University Basketball Bronze Coin
Estimated Value: $15-20
Year: 1986-87 Season
1988
Item: 1987-88 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1987-88 Season
1989
Item: 1988-89 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1988-89 Season
Item: 1989 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Big Ten Champions Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1988-89 Season
1991
Item: 1990-91 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1990-91 Season
Item: 1991 Big Ten Champions 24KGP Gold Proof Bronze Coin
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1990-91 Season
1992
Item: 1992 NCAA Final Four 24KPG Gold Proof Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1991-92 Season
Item: 1992 Indiana Hoosiers Big Ten Conference Basketball Champions Fine Silver Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $50-$60
Year: 1991-92 Season
Item: 1992 Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Final Four Fine Silver Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $50-$60
Year: 1991-92 Season
1993
Item: 1993 Big Ten Champions 24KPG Gold Proof Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1991-92 Season
1994
Item: 1993-94 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1993-94 Season
1999
Item: 1998-99 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1998-99 Season
2003
Item: 2002-03 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 2002-03 Season
2006
Item: 2005-06 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 2005-06 Season
2007
Item: 2006-07 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Bronze Coin/Medal
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 2006-07 Season
Source: bobknight.com
Item: Highland Mint Bob Knight Limited Edition Commemorative Silver Coin
This is a limited edition 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver proof like minted coin commemorating Bob Knight. The pure silver coin is minted on the obverse with his sculpted bust image and the reverse is die struck with his signature along with his Hall of Fame career achievements. The purity and serial number are struck on the edge of each coin, protected in a clear capsule to preserve its condition and delivered with a certificate of authenticity in a black velour jewelry case. This coin is a limited edition of only 902 representing Coach Knight's 902 career wins, which was the most wins all-time (at time of his retirement).
Estimated Value: $120
Year: 2024