Greg Shishmanian, Author at CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors

Numismatics has been one of Greg’s passions since he was a young boy. He has studied the Liberty Seated Dollar series for over 30 years and his opinions are valued by many numismatists. Greg is a long-time member of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) and has published numismatic articles in the Gobrecht Journal, CoinWeek, Coin World, Numismatic News, and The Coin Dealer Newsletter. He strives to be a trusted source of information and provide honest advice and opinions.

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A variety of environmental factors contribute to the toning of coins. Image: Adobe Stock / Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

The Importance of Natural Toning on Early U.S. Coins

US Coins Greg Shishmanian - December 6, 2023

By Greg Shishmanian ..... Retired chemist and prolific numismatic author Weimar White is a purist representing one end of the spectrum regarding toning. His numismatic...

What Were the Odds? A Rare 1862 Seated Liberty Dollar in Mint State

US Coins Greg Shishmanian - January 28, 2022

By Greg Shishmanian ..... Last year a friend who’s been a coin dealer since the late 1970s shared a story about a shop he visited...

Building A Certified Grading Set of Liberty Seated Dollars

Collecting Strategies Greg Shishmanian - June 7, 2021

By Greg Shishmanian ..... A longtime friend and I were enjoying one of our many conversations on our favorite series when suddenly he suggested that...