Jeff Garrett: When Great Collections Are at Auction, It’s Time to Buy
The 1984 sale of the Amon G. Carter Jr. Family Collection was loaded with opportunities
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
In the...
Why the Charlotte and Dahlonega Mints Were Built – Part 4
By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ......
In parts one, two, and three of this four-part series, I discussed the early Europeans’ unsuccessful search for gold...
Jeff Garrett: The Rare Coin Market Is Hot – Here’s How You Can Make...
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
For the past few weeks, I have been diligently working on the pricing for next year’s...
From Valuable to Worthless and Back Again: Pre-1950 Chinese Currency, Part IV
Collecting Rare Pre-1950 Chinese Currency by Dr. Richard S. Appel - UniqueRareCoins.com ......
Part I | Part II | Part III
The Central Bank of China...
The “Common” 1875 $10 Eagle Pattern Coin
By Leo Frese - Independent Numismatic Consultant, LeoFreseCoins.com ......
A few years ago, an East Coast gentleman consigned his collection for me to market. Among...
A Guide to Ancient Coin Collecting
Ancient Coin Collecting by Joe Jaroch - Posted with Permission by AU Capital Management, LLC ......
Amassing a collection of ancient coins can seem like...
The Numismatic Versus: Comparing Coin Collecting Methods
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
Cats versus dogs. Coke versus Pepsi. Good versus evil. You get my point: two camps competing for...
10 Ways to Become a Better Coin Collector
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
As a dealer who works with collectors who range in experience from total beginners to full-on experts,...
Jeff Garrett: 1858-1915 Proof Type Coins
Don't overlook rare coins from the early Proof Sets
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
We have all read the headlines about the...
Jeff Garrett: Selling Coins by Private Treaty
Not all coins need to be sold through an auction house; a private sale can be fruitful
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)...
Building a Year Set of Gold Dollars: Part I
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
Gold dollars make for a fascinating set in which to specialize. They were produced from 1849 through...
Jeff Garrett: Tips for Selling Coins at Auction
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
During last month’s ANA sales, Heritage and Stack’s Bowers auctioned about $100 million worth of numismatic...
Jeff Garrett: Budget Collecting – Consider the Coins Left Behind
What didn’t sell at the World’s Fair of Money offers hints on where to look for bargains right now
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty...
Trophy Coins: A Combination of Rarity, Quality and a Great Back Story
Rarity will always be a factor in rare coins, but the combination of rarity, quality and a great story is what makes a wonderful...
US Coins – What’s up With the 1969 Quarter? The Key Date You Didn’t...
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek .....
Walter Breen doesn’t mention it, and in A Guide Book of Washington and State Quarters (Whitman,...
Bullion Coins – Silver Stacking Techniques
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
Silver bullion is no longer just an investment vehicle but also a hobby that countless “Silver Stackers” take part in every...
What You Should Know About Original Bank-Wrapped (OBW) Coin Rolls
By Dr. Richard S. Appel - UniqueRareCoins.com ......
For well over a century, when coins were produced at one of the U.S. Mint facilities, they...
Coin Grading – Practice Your Grading Skills
Thoughts on Coin Grading by Stewart Huckaby for Heritage
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Over the last few months, a member of one of the coin forums...
Reading Auction Catalogue Listings – An Essential Skill for Collectors
By Charles Morgan and Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek .....
As a collector advances in the hobby, they might find themself nose deep in one of...
From Valuable to Worthless and Back Again: Pre-1950 Chinese Currency, Part III
Collecting Rare Pre-1950 Chinese Currency by Dr. Richard S. Appel - UniqueRareCoins.com ......
Part I | Part II
Many factors converge to create the attraction and...
Coin Question – How to Successfully Interact With a Coin Dealer
How to Ask a Coin Question by Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
A day rarely passes without a non-collector calling me or emailing...
How Best to Sell Your Rare Coins
By Dr. Richard S. Appel - UniqueRareCoins.com ......
Selling your rare coin collection, investment or inheritance can be either pleasant and profitable or a frustrating,...
Questions and Answers About Coin Collecting Basics
By David Hendin for CoinWeek .....
Dear David (from Bill K.):
How do I properly display my coins in a home or school?
Are there...
From Valuable to Worthless and Back Again: Pre-1950 Chinese Currency, Part II
Collecting Rare Pre-1950 Chinese Currency by Dr. Richard S. Appel - UniqueRareCoins.com ......
Link to Part I
After the Qing dynasty was overthrown in the 1911-12...
The Curious Case of the 1855-C Gold Dollar
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
I can’t think of a single branch mint gold coin that has performed as poorly from a...
CoinWeek Podcast #148: How to Become a Professional Classical Numismatist
CoinWeek Podcast #148: How to Become a Professional Classical Numismatist
Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe...
Modern Coin Rarities Explained – The 1975 “No S” Roosevelt Dime
By CoinWeek .....
A common question we receive from CoinWeek readers relates to the modern rarity 1975 "No S" Roosevelt dime. With only two examples...
From Valuable to Worthless and Back Again: Pre-1950 Chinese Currency
By Dr. Richard S. Appel - UniqueRareCoins.com ......
The year 1949 saw the culmination of the long, bloody Chinese civil war that had begun in...
Tips for Buyers of Ancient Coins
By Wayne Sayles .....
Some Ancient Coin Collectors Guild (ACCG) members have asked what they can do to assure that the purchases they make are...
Jeff Garrett: Coins and Credit
Be wary of using credit in numismatic purchases
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Last week, Heritage Auctions offered the Maurice Storck Collection...