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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1723329/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] On this episode Matt and I discuss our trip to the Central States Numismatic Show in Chicago, we answer another listener question, and we discuss collecting US Mint sets. We also open up a new challenge/contest to our listeners. Check out this episode! Direct […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1748474/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] On this episode Matt re-opens his Commemorative Collector’s Notebook, we answer a few listener questions, Carlton takes us to the Isle of Pitcairn, and we discuss silver in the news. Check out this episode! Direct download link (mobile users) desktop users right click “save […]

There are, in my opinion, 4 books so essential to collectors and experts alike that they provide the cornerstones of coin collecting knowledge. These would be: A Guidebook of United States Coins, the “Red Book”, Photograde, Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, and The PCGS Guide to Grading and Counterfeit Detection. […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1748465/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] On this episode we look back at 1909 and the launch of the Lincoln Cent, We answer a listener question, Matt discusses when to send a coin to have it certified and Carlton talks about Swiss Shooting Thalers. Check out this episode! Direct download […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1748429/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This episode includes an interview with Jim Bucki, columnist for the ANA’s “Numismatist” magazine. Matt brings us the first look into his Commemorative Collector’s Notebook and as usual, the news. Check out this episode! Direct download link (mobile users) Desktop users right click “save […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1748570/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] On this Episode Matt discusses 2¢ pieces, we discuss collecting Lincoln Cents, we answer our first ever listener question, a classic commemorative coin quiz and of course, some news. Check out this episode! Direct download link (mobile users) Desktop users right click “save link […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1748580/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] On this episode of The Coin Show we interview sculptor and coin designer Daniel Carr. Matt talks about the best ways to buy bullion gold and silver. As always, the news. Check out this episode! Direct download link (mobile users) Desktop users right click […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1756294/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] On this episode of The Coin Show Matt brings us a report from the FUN show, the cast makes some predictions for 2011, and Mike takes a look at collecting coins by series in Coins 101.  As always, we also bring you our comments […]

Learning to grade coins is the basic skill that separates the beginners from everyone else in the hobby of coin collecting. Your skill at grading coins will develop over time and experience as you look at hundreds if not thousands of examples of the series that capture your interest. In fact, I would go as […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1756907/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] On this episode, Mike does another book review, this time targeting PhotoGrade, Matt details the history of the proof coin in the United States, and the news.  We are also introducing a new feature that will start in 2011 and requires the input from […]