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Coin Collecting versus Coin Accumulating

By: woodchuck | 2010-10-08 | Collecting
The collecting instinct is a common trait among people; it shows up in many ways. You'll discover that many of your friends are collectors of something. read more

Coin Collection - US Pattern Coins

By: Patterns | 2011-05-20 | Collecting
Before new coins are created, the U.S. Mint creates patterns: trial pieces that test how a particular design will appear in real life and whether any technical problems will develop as the coin is struck. read more

Coin collecting - Which Coins to Collect ?

By: woodchuck | 2010-10-06 | Collecting
Sure, you could rush out to the nearest coin dealer and fork over a bunch of cash for the first shiny coin you see. But we recommend getting familiar with what's out there first. Maybe Ancient Greek or Ancient Roman coins or other coins from the biblical period suit your fancy. Maybe you're blown away by coins from the Byzantine Empire or mowed down by medieval European coins. There are unlimited choices in just these areas alone. read more

Coin Collecting Supplies

By: Daniel K. Voyles | 2010-04-02 | Crafts
Whether you are just starting out, or are an old hand at collecting coins, you will need a few basic coin collecting supplies on hand. There are things to store your coins as well as items needed to safely examine your coins. Magnifiers are a must in your coin collecting supplies for examining your coins. You will want to have a book that helps you get started collecting coin. read more

Selling Gold Coin Collections

By: Caleb Mccoy | 2010-10-14 | Food & Beverage
If you are looking to make some quick cash a good place to start is old and rare coin collections. Many people start out young collecting coins as a hobby and as they get older tend to forget about these collections and place it aside or pack it up in boxes for the attic and basement. If you have a coin collection made of either gold or silver coins you may have enough pure gold and silver to trade it in for cash. Many rare coins are minted and their gold and silver value is guaran... read more

Is Coin Collecting Profitable?

By: Tom Warner | 2010-12-01 | Collecting
Not everyone collects coins for the same reason. There are two primary goals in mind for those who purchase coins. For the person who loves collecting and purchases based on the coins themselves, it is a hobby. Some coins may be bought that have little value above what is stamped on the coin, and it is highly improbable that these will be worth more than a little above the price that was paid for them. read more

Gold Coins Collection Basic

By: Patterns | 2011-01-06 | Collecting
In this article, we introduce you to U.S. gold coins — those beautiful, yellow chunks of precious metal that are recognized throughout the world for their consistent quality, beauty, and value. We arrange this chapter according to the face value of the coins, beginning with $1 coins and going through each denomination through $20. read more

Ancient Roman Coins Collection

By: woodwind | 2010-11-20 | Collecting
Rome started out as a monarchy (ruled by kings), then became a republic (ruled by representatives of the people), then veered toward a dictatorship (ruled by Caesars) as the Romans created a worldwide empire. Unlike the Greeks, the Romans loved to place images of their rulers on their coins, and they used their coins as propaganda pieces to tout their military victories and record important events. read more

Ancient Greek Coins Collection

By: woodchuck | 2010-11-20 | Collecting
The Greeks learned about coinage from the Lydians (their neighbors and inventors of the first coins). Between 500 B.C. and 400 B.C., Greece's various city-states produced some of the most beautiful coins the world has ever known. read more

Coin Collecting Supply - Nickel coin Online

By: coin mogul | 2011-09-23 | Investments
How about buying coins online? When you finally settle upon the determination of coin collecting, it is actually important that your provide source is reputable and also guarantees authenticity. read more

Coin Collection - Overgrading and Undergrading Coins

By: woodwind | 2011-07-02 | Collecting
grading services eliminate just about all of this problem by providing an independent grade that is recognized and accepted by virtually every dealer and collector in numismatics. If you don't personally know how to grade coins, don't buy coins that haven't yet been independently certified or graded. read more

Coin Collection - How to Find Confederate Coins ?

By: woodwind | 2011-05-20 | Collecting
In 1861, the Confederate States of America began making coins in two very different ways. read more

Useful Accessories For Coin Collecting

By: Patricia Harris | 2010-03-29 | Crafts
The value of a coin collection comes from the rarity, variety, source and value of the coins in the collection. Thus, a coin collector must know how to preserve the original value and look of the coins, especially the ancient or antique coins, ones that come from different countries, and those that were issued at a limited edition. read more

Coin Collecting Myths - Portion One

By: Art Carroll | 2011-04-12 | Finance
7. 1839 10 Dollar Proof: At a million dollars, there are fewer than 5 current examples of this coin. eight. 1907 Ultra Large Relief Double Eagle: An eagle soaring through a (mounting?) sun and Woman ... read more

Coin Collection Grading Standards Guide

By: woodwind | 2010-11-26 | Collecting
U.S. numismatists work with a highly developed grading system that classifies minute differences between grades. Although attempts have been made to impose U.S. standards on the rest of the world, most countries are perfectly happy with their own, simpler grading standards that they've used for centuries. read more