How much is your coin worth? Learn about the coin evaluation process, recent trends in coin prices, and how to get the most from your coin collection.
You’ve inherited coins from a friend or relative, or you’ve been gifted a coin collection. What should you do with it? It’s a common question. We’ve talked before about whether […]
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Recently, a Morgan dollar (a semi-key date collectible) was purchased for $250, a fair price based on its rarity and condition. The seller confided to us that he had previously
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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
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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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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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The age-old adage “Change is the only constant” holds especially true in the dynamic world of coin collecting. The coin market continues to evolve, influenced by record-breaking auctions, shifting collector
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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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For most people, an inherited rare coin collection is a part of a larger estate, which may also include property, IRAs, investment assets, cars, or land. Since the coin collection
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In our last blog we discussed whether gold is a safe haven for investors. Because inflation is increasing noticeably, many people are looking for solid investments that will keep their
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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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