How can you read a coin?
How can you read a coin? Components of a coin: obverse, reverse, rim, inscriptions and design Coins are far more than just means of payment. For collectors and numismatists, they…
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Is it worth buying raw coins and hoping for a high grade?
The idea sounds tempting: Buy an ungraded (raw) coin cheaply, submit it for appraisal, receive a top grade from NGC or PCGS, and then sell it at a significant premium…
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Top Pop coins – what collectors should know
You may have heard the term “Top Pop” when it came to coins. But what exactly does it mean? Here is the solution: Top: This refers to the coin having…
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Quick guide to coin grading: from grade grading to professional services
Coin appraisal and grading are essential tools for collectors who want to better assess the condition, authenticity, and market value of a coin. Especially with rare gold coins, proof issues,…
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Chilean gold coins – modern collector’s items from South America
Chilean gold coins are among the most interesting modern collector coins of South America. They combine precious metal, national history, South American symbolism, and modern minting techniques. Many issues were…
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Gold coin grading – these criteria are crucial
Should you have your gold coins graded or certified? This article explains when an appraisal by NGC or PCGS is worthwhile, the role of condition, rarity, slab, population, and resale, and why rare gold coins should never be cleaned by hand before grading.
