Learn grading and authentication checks, what drives premiums and how liquidity really works for collector coins. Clear frameworks for buying, care, grading and auction consignment.
When Exonumia Commands a Collector’s Premium Collecting doesn’t end at coins. Exonumia—the broad universe of medals and tokens—captures the people, places, and side-stories that official coinage leaves out. From Civil War store cards struck when US small change vanished, to World’s Fair medals that marked technological leaps, these pieces can be historically richer than many […]
Morgan & Peace Dollars Few coins grab beginners like the massive US silver dollars. Morgan (1878–1921) and Peace (1921–1935, 2021–) dollars are big, bright, and packed with history—from the American West to post-WWI optimism. This guide teaches you what to buy, how to judge grade, which dates matter, how to avoid counterfeits, and how to
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Franco & Juan Carlos I Eras: Practical List Collecting Spanish pesetas from the late 20th century sits in a sweet spot: the coins are recent enough to be affordable and plentiful, yet the key dates are challenging (and fun) to hunt. Since the euro arrived in 2002, millions of pesetas were redeemed or melted, creating
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Common Fakes & Quick Authentication Steps Counterfeit coins are not a fringe problem—they’re everywhere: online marketplaces, travel markets, even mixed into dealer inventories. The good news? With a disciplined checklist-first approach, you can filter out 90%+ of fakes in minutes and decide when to escalate to professional authentication. This guide brings together the most counterfeited
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Sheldon vs. SC/EBC/MBC Grading is the language of numismatics. It’s how collectors, dealers, and auction houses agree on a coin’s condition, and therefore its value. Without a common grading framework, two people can look at the same coin and see wildly different prices. This visual reference guide demystifies the Sheldon 1–70 scale (dominant in the
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Rarity, Grade & Demand (With Examples) If you’ve ever held two “identical” coins and wondered why one is worth melt value while the other sells for hundreds—or even thousands—this guide is for you. Coin value isn’t random or mystical. It’s determined by three pillars that work together: rarity (how many truly exist), grade (the coin’s
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Most Liquid Precious Metals by Region When you need to sell fast—because you’re relocating, raising cash, or simply rebalancing—liquidity beats everything. This guide ranks the most liquid gold and silver coins by region, explains why some products sell in hours while others sit for weeks, and shows you how to read bid-ask spreads like a
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Liquidity & Spread Analysis Two gold coins can look identical in your hand—and behave nothing alike when you try to sell them. This guide breaks down bullion vs numismatic (and the “semi-numismatic” gray area) so you can choose the path that fits your goals: preserve wealth with tight spreads or speculate on rarity with more
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