Just ask any experienced coin collector: If you want to get the most enjoyment out of your coin collection, you need to know the history of each coin. One of the best things about collecting coins is knowing that each Read more
Most people that receive or inherit a coin collection have no idea what they are worth. If fact, most are not able to identify the coin, the mint mark, and the condition. Coins can be tricky. One of the more Read more
There are a number of factors that will determine if now is the best time for you to sell your collection. 1. The type of coins in the collection- Different types of coins can make the collection more or less Read more
I get asked this question quite a bit. A person either collected coins or they received them as an inheritance, and they want to know f the timing is right to sell their coins. First off, the coin collecting market Read more
There is a reason that many older people have coins that have been saved. First of all, coin collecting was in it’s hay day in the 1960’s. It’ was a popular past time that many people enjoyed. Something interesting happened Read more
I get a number of calls on a weekly basis from people asking about a modern coin that they found. Either the coin has a mint error, or a small date or something else that might differentiate that coin from Read more
Should I get my coins certified? The answer to both of these questions is possibly. I have discussed the overall factors that determine whether a coin is valuable or not(Date, mint mark, condition and precious metals content) in previous posts. Read more
Selling your coins can be a big burden. From the time you try to find information on google, to finding a reputable source in which to sell your coins, and everywhere in between. Let start with google. So, you type Read more
Do they have value? The answer is maybe…There are many different levels of coin collecting. People collect anything that looks interesting. Perhaps they put those interesting coins in an old Folgers coffee can, or an old cigar box. A person Read more
What are my choices The coin industry has very much evolved. EBay has taken the place of the local shop, and has decreased the number attendees at local coin shows. People interested in buying and selling coins don’t have to Read more