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Top Mistakes New Coin and Stamp Collectors Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Top Mistakes New Coin and Stamp Collectors Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Feb 27, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Uncategorized

Starting a coin or stamp collection is exciting. There is something special about holding a piece of history in your hands, whether it is a century-old silver coin or a beautifully preserved stamp that once traveled across the world. But as with any hobby, beginners...
From Pocket Change to Gold: How to Identify Valuable Bullion Coins

From Pocket Change to Gold: How to Identify Valuable Bullion Coins

Feb 11, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Gold Coins, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins

Most of us have a jar of loose change sitting somewhere in the house. It might be on a dresser, in a kitchen drawer, or tucked away in a box with old keepsakes. Every so often, someone wonders if any of those coins might be worth more than face value. While the odds...
Appraising Partial Collections — What You Can Expect When You’re Not a Full Set

Appraising Partial Collections — What You Can Expect When You’re Not a Full Set

Jan 26, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Currency, Gold Coins, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins

Opening a forgotten drawer or storage box and discovering coins or stamps can be both exciting and confusing. Many people find themselves holding albums, envelopes, tins, or small boxes filled with collectibles that once belonged to a parent, grandparent, or other...
Auction Psychology: What Makes a Lot Sell Above Estimate

Auction Psychology: What Makes a Lot Sell Above Estimate

Jan 14, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins

If you have ever followed an auction in real time, you have probably witnessed the moment when a lot suddenly takes off. Bidding opens at a reasonable level, then continues past the expected range, and before long the final price lands far above the original estimate....
Iconic Errors That Made Coins Famous (and Valuable)

Iconic Errors That Made Coins Famous (and Valuable)

Dec 29, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins

Coin collecting is often associated with precision. Collectors talk about sharp strikes, perfect surfaces, and textbook examples of how a coin was meant to look when it left the mint. Yet some of the most talked about and valuable coins exist for the opposite reason....
Navigating Emotional Value vs. Market Value in Appraisals

Navigating Emotional Value vs. Market Value in Appraisals

Dec 12, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Uncategorized

When families bring in coins or stamps that have been tucked away for decades, they are often carrying more than a box of collectibles. They are carrying memories. These items might remind them of a grandfather who searched through pocket change every evening or a...
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  • Iconic Errors That Made Coins Famous (and Valuable)

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