Coins Shows and the Hunt for rare Coins!
Coin collectors come from all walks of life, but one thing nearly all have in common is that they love the hunt for rare coins. With the right tools and
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How to Begin a Coin Collecting Hobby
If you’re reading this, you must have at least a passing interest in collecting coins. So how does this happen? First, you likely have the collector gene… that little thing
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The Fly-In Club
Tell me if you think this is a forgivable mistake. At the F.U.N. Show last month, I was introduced to an acknowledged expert in the numismatics field. His table had
Introduction to Coin Grading
The ABCs of Coin Grading I have learned that many dealers like to sell uncirculated coins by the roll. What would be the point of buying a whole roll
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Rare Coin Auction Prices Soaring Cardinal Collection Dollar over 10 Million at Auction
Record Set by First Year United State Silver Dollar- 1913 Nickel Up Next! It’s official. The first ever $10,000,000+ price tag for a US coin sold in auction! A world
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A Grand Rapids Coin Dealer’s Perspective on The Trillion Dollar Coin
Coin collecting intersects with a number of other interests – art and design, history, geography, and politics, to name a few. Lately the “trillion dollar coin” controversy has been the
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Fun at Orlando’s F.U.N. Show, as in Florida United Numismatists
Guest Blogger: Katherine Mullen came on board in 2012 to manage the business side of Mullen Coins. Ride along as she learns the basics of numismatics. Last week, we worked
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There’s a numismatic novice in the house…
Guest Blogger: Katherine Mullen came on board in 2012 to manage the business side of Mullen Coins. Ride along as she learns the basics of numismatics. January 14, 2013 nu·mis·mat·ics (nü-məz-ˈma-tiks):
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A Grand Rapids Coin Dealer’s Thoughts on Coin of the Year
Once again it’s the time of year for annual awards – the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and of course Coin of the Year! As your Grand Rapids coin dealer, Mullen
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Quality and Rarity Drive Values for US Coins, Ancient Coins, and US Currency
“Buy the best you can afford” is a sound strategy for collectors of nearly any rarity, but is particularly important with US coins, ancient coins and US currency. Also, as
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