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...
Things to Remember About Rare Coin Auctions
Coin Auctions by Jeff Garrett from the NGC Weekly Market Report ......
Jeff Garrett shares his knowledge and expertise regarding bidding at rare coin auctions...
How to Collect Dahlonega Gold Coins
Dahlonega gold coins by Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
One of the real pleasures of collecting Dahlonega gold coins is the variety of...
Jeff Garrett: The Long and Short of Coin Collecting in Times...
Exercise patience and think long-term to avoid losses — and even make gains
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
There is no denying...
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...
Jeff Garrett: What to Do with Inherited Coins
Online resources can help you find someone you can trust
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
When the public brings in coins for appraisal,...
Jeff Garrett: Learn Things New and Ancient at ANA Summer Seminars
Education is essential to succeeding as a coin collector
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
During my 40-plus-year career, I have handled about every...
When Is Deep Cameo or Ultra Cameo Proof Gold Worth a...
Proof Gold Coins By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner ......
Having recently handled a considerable number of impressive Proof gold coins, I’ve been...
Classic US Gold Coins – The Newbie’s Lament: What Should I...
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner ......
For new collectors of vintage United States gold coins, one of the most puzzling questions to...
Jeff Garrett: The Rising Gold Tide
As gold's price shows strength, will it spark a wider interest in coins?
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Then
I began my career in...
Coin Collecting: Beyond Plastic – It’s What’s Inside (the Holder)...
CAC Inside the Holder by Bruce Smith for Blanchard and Company ......
There was a time when collectors in the market simply bought a coin...
Jeff Garrett: Who Are the Best Sources of Rare Coins and...
Dealers' operations have gotten bigger and are moving online, but personal connections remain important
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Other than plucking...
US Coins: Collecting is a Marathon
Be willing to learn, set your pace and stay focused on the goal
By Jim Bisognani - NGC Weekly Market Report .....
As I sit down to my computer...
Jeff Garrett: The Power of Population Reports
Upgrade your knowledge by studying a wealth of coin data available online for free
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Decades ago, collectors...
How NOT to Assemble a Great Coin Collection
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner ......
While looking through thousands and thousands of coins at a recent major coin show sale, I...
Is It Ever OK to Clean Coins?
By Peter Mosiondz, Jr. for CoinWeek .....
Some types of coin cleaning might very well improve a coin’s appearance, while most other methods may actually...
Jeff Garrett: Million-Dollar Handshakes
Understanding how credit works in the coin industry can be critical to every collector
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Around this time...
Jeff Garrett: Myths About Coin Collecting
Useful facts and helpful tips for new coin collectors
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
One complaint that I sometimes receive about my...
How To Succesfully Negotiate a Coin Trade With Your Coin Dealer
By Doug Winter - RareGoldcoins.com
CoinWeek Content Partner ......
You see a $25,000 coin in a dealer’s inventory and you really want it. The problem is...
The Five Aspects That Make Coin Collections Great, or How to...
Building Great Coin Collections By John Kraljevich - jkamericana.com
A CoinWeek Content Partner ......
Among the perks of being an auction cataloguer is the ability to...
Classic US Gold Coins – So You’ve Decided to Collect (a...
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner ......
Of the four denominations struck at the Dahlonega Mint, half eagles are the largest in size...
10 Ways to Become a Better Coin Collector
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
As a dealer who works with collectors who range in experience from total beginners to full-on experts, I have...
US Coins – What’s up With the 1969 Quarter? The Key...
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,...
How to Avoid Becoming the Victim of a Fake Gold Coin
By Tony Davis – Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers ......
We met yesterday with an individual that was interested in selling a Canadian gold...
Traveling to Coin Shows – Minimize Risk of TSA Confiscating Bullion,...
Traveling with Coins, Cash and Precious Metals - Beware the TSA
Commentary on Traveling with Coins, Cash and Precious Metals Prepared for CoinWeek.com
By Patrick A....
Cleaned Copper Coins May Be Challenging to Detect
Posted by David W. Lange, NGC Research Director
This month Dave discusses the difficulty of detecting cleaned copper and bronze coins
My recent column on the...
Five Things To Know Before Buying a Coin
By Ron Drzewucki - Modern Coin Wholesale .....
Ideally, a collector walks into a deal knowing everything there is to know about buying a coin....