Learn how coin grading works and the basics behind strike, preservation, luster, color, attractiveness, and other ways of determining a coin’s condition.
At Grand Rapids Coins, we work with many collectors who specialize in early American commemorative coins—one of the most fascinating areas of numismatics. Among these, the 1922 Grant Commemorative Half […]
What a Difference a Star Makes (1922 Grant Commemorative) Read More »
Many new collectors start out by noticing that uncirculated coins are shinier and have fewer scratches than circulated coins. For example, someone sorting through a large pile of quarters might
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Every experienced collector has a favorite coin, and as a Grand Rapids coin dealer, we’ve had the privilege of seeing many exceptional collections over the years. While a collector’s personal
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Coin grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a coin, and it’s one of the most important factors in assessing coin values as collectible items. The
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One of the most common questions we hear from new collectors and sellers is: Why are some coins extremely valuable while others are worth very little? Is there a formula
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One of the fascinating aspects of rare coins is the variation in their values. Whether you’re selling a coin collection or acquiring interesting specimens, you might wonder why one rare
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Depending on how you become interested in coin collecting, and where your interest leads you, you may someday find yourself talking to a coin dealer about U.S. commemoratives. For those
Why Collectors Enjoy Commemoratives Read More »
When someone requests an evaluation of his or her rare coins, it is usually for a specific reason – an insurance appraisal, a division of assets, or to learn the
How Does a Coin Evaluation Work? Read More »
Newcomers to coin collecting may be surprised to learn that coin errors – mistakes made when coins are minted – often enhance rather than detract from the value of a
How Do Coin Errors Occur during Minting? Read More »
In our last blog we talked about finding valuable coins by going through your spare change. This is one way coin collectors – often young ones – get hooked on
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