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 […]
Coins
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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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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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Grand Rapids Coin Buyers Beware of Counterfeit Coins
In my recent post “Hidden Treasures – Rare Coins in Grand Rapids,” I talked about the prudent Michigan State student who scored with his Grand Rapids coin garage sale find.
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Grand Rapids Coin Dealer Tips for New Coin Collectors
Top Ten Do’s: Study coins and become a knowledgeable collector. Consider subscribing to coin trade journals (Numismatic News and Coin World offer a wealth of detailed information). Join online forums
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Characteristics of rare, collectable, and valuable coins
In this blog post we discuss the key elements that make a coin rare, collectable, and valuable. Precious Metal – Gold/Silver/Platinum Specific Dates and Mint Mark (a letter indicating where
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