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Episode 179: CoinWeek Podcast #181: Nicholas Bruyer on Treasury Notes Aug 22, 2023

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan talks with author Nicholas Bruyer on the subject of United States paper money and its multi-faceted role as a money of growth and of last resort.

Charles also discusses Nicholas' new book, which offers readers a trove of information that will help illuminate not just the issue and circulation of Treasury Notes but also provide some context for the coins that circulated around the same period.

The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS. To learn locate a PCGS coin or banknote dealer near you, and learn so much more about collecting and the numismatic market, visit www.pcgs.com.

Episode 178: CoinWeek Podcast #178: Podcasting About Ancient Coins with Aaron Berk and Mike Nottelmann Apr 26, 2023

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan talks to Aaron Berk and Mike Nottelmann about their excellent Ancient Coin Podcast.

Aaron is a noted antiquities dealer and expert in ancient coins. Mike is the longtime co-host of the Coin Show Podcast, is a specialist in U.S. coins, and with Aaron, takes the listener on a journey into the ancient coin collecting hobby from the perspective of a new collector.

The resulting mix of expert and neophyte is relatable to most collectors and the behind-the-scenes expertise that Aaron brings opens the door to a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of the complexities of the ancient coin market.

During our program, Charles asks Aaron to further discuss the controversial sale of the Gold Eid Mar, a topic Aaron and Mike recently delved into on the episode 26 of the Ancient Coin Podcast.

We recommend that you listen to Aaron and Mike’s podcast if you want to learn more about ancient coins and that you listen to this hour-long discussion with Aaron and Mike with CoinWeek.

Episode 177: CoinWeek Podcast #177: Tom Uram on Coins & Clubs Apr 17, 2023

The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS.
At the Central States Numismatic Society's Annual Convention, PCGS will be hosting a Set Registry Showdown. Two of the best collections - J&L and Escalante - will go head to head in this battle. Attendees will have the opportunity to view each collection and make their own judgment as to which is superior.
Learn more about this unique event by visiting www.pcgs.com and plan to join the action in Schaumburg, Illinois starting April 26th! Don't miss out on the chance to see some of the finest collections compete side-by-side and take in one of the best coin shows in the country.
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In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast we talk to Tom Uram.
Tom is an example of the power and possibilities that exist within the coin collecting hobby. He has worked tirelessly over the years to bring excitement to coin collecting, and as a result, he will be the next President of the American Numismatic Association.
Tom is a doer. His dedication is evidenced by his role in the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, his heading of the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists, and his efforts to get Congress to authorize the 2021 Morgan and Peace dollar bullion coins program.
We have a candid conversation about the hobby, how to grow it, and how we get more active collectors to be active members of the broader coin culture.

Episode 176: CoinWeek Podcast #176: Selling Coins with Donn Pearlman Mar 16, 2023

For more than 40 years, numismatist Donn Pearlman has worked with major dealers and market makers to bring broad public attention to the many amazing stories that unfold in the coin-collecting hobby.

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Donn discusses some of the big projects he worked to promote, including the gold coins, ingots, and other treasure recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck site; the cans of gold coins of the Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard; and the discovery of the lost Walton specimen 1913 Liberty Head nickel.

Donn also discusses writing the script for a coin-collecting documentary starring legendary American actor James Earl Jones. We also cover the demographics of the modern coin-collecting hobby on this podcast and how there are actually more younger collectors now than people think.

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The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Submit five or more coins for grading and be one of the first to receive a new PCGS Coin Stand – perfect for displaying your favorite PCGS-graded coin.

Whether your favorite coin is a rare 1799 Large Cent graded VF30 or a 2023 First Strike Silver Eagle, what better way to admire your PCGS certified coin than proudly displaying it on your desk, bookshelf, or mantle.

Episode 175: CoinWeek Podcast #175: United States Mint Chief Engraver Joe Menna Mar 10, 2023

In today’s episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, I talk to Joe Menna, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.
Joe has devoted practically his whole life to art and now, as the main art director at the Mint, he gets to bring that lifetime of thought and devotion to bear on a task that is both an exciting personal opportunity and something bigger than himself: the creation of a national coinage that we can all be proud of. A task that Joe takes very much to heart.
To a collector, there is much to be learned here about recent Mint history, how the Mint works behind the scenes, and what being the Chief Engraver... a position officially revived after almost 40 years... entails in the 21st century.
To an artist, there’s a lot that can be gleaned from Joe’s open and earnest discussion about his experiences as both a student and a professional artist - as well as his thoughts and feelings on art itself. From José Luis García-López to Van Gogh, he’s not afraid to mix the low and the high, the popular and the fine.
We talk about all this and more, next, on the CoinWeek Podcast!
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Episode 174: CoinWeek Podcast #174: Coin Telemarketer Confidential Feb 27, 2023

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In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan talks to Brian Bass, a coin dealer and a former telemarketer who lets us in on the tricks and high-pressure tactics that so-called “boiler rooms” use to sell overpriced coins to the unsuspecting. In this interview, you’ll get a rare insight into the shady side of the rare coin market.

The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Submit 5 or more coins for grading and be one of the first to receive a new PCGS Coin Stand – perfect for displaying your favorite PCGS-graded coin!

Whether your favorite coin is a rare 1799 Large Cent graded VF30 or a 2023 First Strike Silver Eagle, what better way to admire your PCGS certified coin than proudly displaying it on your desk, book shelf or mantle.

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CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics.

For four years running, the CoinWeek Podcast has been recognized by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) as the hobby’s Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for the best Numismatic Website for six of the past seven years!

Coinweek is the Gold Standard for independent online media concerning rare coin and currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum.

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Episode 173: CoinWeek Podcast #173: My Time at the United States Mint: with David J. Ryder. Feb 27, 2023

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Editor Charles Morgan speaks to former United States Mint Director David J. Ryder. Absolutely nothing was off the table. Charles and David discuss Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's notorious trip to Fort Knox; whether we are struck with an "imperial" coinage; why eliminating the cent would me a mistake; how COVID-19 impacted the Mint's ability to meet the nation's coinage needs; whether the low mintage of the privy marked Eagles was a mistake; why the United States Mint decided to redesign the American Gold and Silver Eagles, and much more.
The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The PCGS Members Only Show will be held from Wednesday, February 22, to Friday, February 24, 2023, at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada.
PCGS members can take advantage of this exclusive event to buy and sell coins, have their coins graded on-site, and talk directly with PCGS representatives who will be on hand to answer questions.

Episode 172: CoinWeek Podcast: Episode #172. Fighting Counterfeit Coins Feb 14, 2023

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Charles speaks to Dana Samuelson, Former President of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), and Doug Davis, Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF), about the work the coin industry is undertaking to assist the United States Federal Government in fighting counterfeit coins.
ACEF website - https://acefonline.org/
The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The PCGS Members Only Show will be held from Wednesday, February 22, to Friday, February 24, 2023, at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada.
PCGS members can take advantage of this exclusive event to buy and sell coins, have their coins graded on-site, and talk directly with PCGS representatives who will be on hand to answer questions.

Episode 171: CoinWeek Podcast #171: The Spiritual Bank of Seth Paine Nov 15, 2022

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. To check out this quarter's PCGS grading specials, visit www.pcgs.com.
This week on the CoinWeek Podcast- we are going to talk about The Spirit Bank of Chicago and its enigmatic founder Seth Paine. The Spirit Bank of Chicago was founded in 1852 when Free Banking rules allowed for an explosion in that industry. Paine’s bank was based on his deeply felt spiritual beliefs and it wasn’t long before it garnered the attention of foes that wished to do it in. It’s a fascinating story of humanism, persecution, and resilience and you will learn all about it next, when author Nancy Schumm joins us, on the CoinWeek Podcast.

Episode 170: CoinWeek Podcast #170: The Wreath Cent that went to Space Nov 12, 2022

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. To take advantage of this quarter's grading special, visit www.pcgs.com.
A 1793 Wreath Cent was sent to low earth orbit in 1965 and that begins an interesting story about the coin and the numismatic industry. CoinWeek editor tells the story of a coin that he found while surfing an obscure recent auction catalog in this week's episode of the CoinWeek Podcast.

Episode 169: CoinWeek Podcast #169: Collecting Strategies: $1 to $10,000. Nov 03, 2022

CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan discusses collecting strategies for collectors seeking to spend $1, $10, $100, $1000, and $10000 per coin.

Episode 168: CoinWeek Podcast #168: Remembering David Lisot, CoinWeek Co-Founder Oct 18, 2022

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. To take advantage of this quarter's grading specials visit this link: https://www.pcgs.com/ccspecial
On this episode, Charles Morgan remembers CoinWeek co-founder David Lisot. David passed away this week and left behind a meaningful body of video that documented the past forty years of the numismatic hobby.
Charles shares some of his stories of working with David at CoinWeek, how much David cared about the hobby and its practitioners, and how his legacy is being preserved for generations to come.

Episode 166: CoinWeek Podcast #167: American Silver Eagle Musings Oct 06, 2022

CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan discusses the past eight years of the certified American Silver Eagle market.
This episode is brought to you by PCGS.

Episode 165: CoinWeek Podcast #165: Mike Markowitz on Byzantine Coins Jan 27, 2022

This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, Mike Markowitz sits down to discuss his favorite area of ancient coin collecting, Byzantine coins. The Byzantine Empire stood for more than a thousand years, falling on May 29, 1453 when Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire. Historians call it the Byzantine Empire, but they called themselves Romans. Their coinage is often imbued with religious symbolism and the echoes of history that they contain within have inspired generations of collectors. You’ll learn more, next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The January February issue of the rare coin market report is out now. You can read it online by going to Pcgs.com. In this issue read new information about Fugue Cents- which PCGS now considers the First Regular Issue United States Coin and learn why Canadian coins are white hot right now.

Episode 164: CoinWeek Podcast #164: Legend Rare Coin Auctions Regency 49 Sale Lot Preview with Greg Cohen Dec 16, 2021

CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan invites Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Greg Cohen to discuss key offerings in the company's December Regency 49 Auction.

Episode 163: CoinWeek Podcast #163: Why #FreeCoinDay is Important for the Hobby Nov 30, 2021

Charles Morgan and Rob Oberth have teamed up to promote December 18, 2021 as #FreeCoinDay. We are recruiting dealers across the country to participate and want the community's help to make this a big deal for the hobby.
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you PCGS.

Episode 162: CoinWeek Podcast #162: James McCartney: From Coins to Catalogs Jul 26, 2021

Today we are joined by James McCartney, senior numismatist and consignment director at Stack’s Bowers. In this episode we talk about a side of the coin collecting market not experienced by most collectors. We talk about cataloging and what goes into that skill set. We talk about great coins that have passed through during his time with the firm. We also talk about what things that collectors can do to cross that gap between collector and professional numismatist. We also talk a little bit about specialization. All this next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

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Episode 161: CoinWeek Podcast #161: Let's Get Medieval: Mike Markowitz on Coins of the Middle Ages Jul 07, 2021

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get a PCGS limited-edition 35th Anniversary Silver PCGS Box. You can also save money on Canadian banknote submissions and coin variety attributions. Visit pcgs.com/ccspecial to learn more.

This Week, CoinWeek Ancients writer Mike Markowitz gets medieval. I’d say Medieval on that As- but Ases are Roman coins and not medieval… so I can’t say that. Moving on… what is it about Medieval coins and medieval art that makes them so different than their ancient counterparts? And specifically, why are they so UGLY? Mike digs into the topic and offers some interesting insights that might have you looking at this specialty area in a new light.

Episode 160: CoinWeek Podcast #160: Silver: America's Historical & Political Metal Jun 21, 2021

Silver is a confounding, confusing, and controversial metal, whose continued use in American federal circulating coinage from 1794 to 1970 was the a central focus of competing visions of our economic system, a galvanizing topic for 19th century American Populists, and a metal whose role in American life is as confounding as it is sometimes maddening. In this Podcast, economist William Silber joins us to talk about Silver and how the white metal shaped America and the Modern World.
Before we get into that, the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Now through June 30th, PCGS is running a Silver Certificate Special, in honor of important milestones for two famous American Silver Dollar coins, Submit 5 Silver Certificates for grading by PCGS Banknote and pay for only four! That’s a free cert., authentication, and grading for one note when you submit five. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more and hurry. Time is running out!

Episode 159: CoinWeek Podcast #159: The Infamous 1933 Double Eagle May 27, 2021

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Before Sotheby’s brought the infamous Farouk 1933 Double EAgle $20 gold coin to market, they trusted PCGS to grade it. Maybe you should follow suit and trust PCGS to provide its unbiased expert opinions on your numismatic collectibles. Visit www.pcgs.com to become a PCGS Collectors Club member today and get 8 free grading submissions when you sign up at the platinum level.
You know that the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle $20 gold coin is the most notorious coin in the U.S. series, but do you really know the coin that the U.S. Secret Service spent more than sixty years pursuing? We talk to world-renowned numismatist David Tripp about the one coin the government couldn’t keep, next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

Episode 158: CoinWeek Podcast #158: Don Kagin, a Life in Numismatics May 20, 2021

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Join PCGS at the PCGS Members Only Show, to be held May 26-28 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. PCGS will offer on-site grading and a $125 walkthrough grading special. PCGS Representatives will be on-site and able to answer your questions, accept submissions including bulk- it’s a white-hot coin market- why are you sitting on those rolls of UNC. Morgan dollars- get them slabbed and get them sold. To learn more visit www.pcgs.com.
This week on the CoinWeek Podcast Dr. Don Kagin joins us to talk about his life in numismatics, how he got a doctorate in numismatics, we discuss his work with pioneer gold, and what the future of the hobby will look like. All this next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

Episode 157: CoinWeek Podcast #157: The History of Numismatics May 03, 2021

This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The official grading company of the world-famous Tyrant Collection, perhaps the most expensive coin collection ever built. Where will the Tyrant Collection make its next appearance? A bird on my shoulder tells me perhaps the summer ANA. Earlier installations of the Tyrant coins have been breathtaking to behold. Will you come and see the collection for yourself? To learn more about PCGS current grading specials and programs, visit www.pcgs.com.
The study of coins and non-coin objects- numismatics- traces its roots back to the ancient world and began with a study of non-current coins and medals, many pulled from the ground and brought to local experts and historians. Originally an academic pursuit, a branch of numismatics morphed into today’s hobby of coin collecting. CoinWeek Ancients writer Mike Markowitz takes us back in time to discuss the birth of our favorite hobby.

Episode 156: CoinWeek Podcast #156: Money & Race: An American Story Apr 28, 2021

This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The print and digital version of the May-June issue of the PCGS Rare Coin Market Review is out now. Be sure to check out Dutch graphic designer Ootje Oxenaar’s excellent article about the art and application of banknote design. Plus an in-depth look at the 1921 Chapman Proof Morgan dollar, PCGS pricing, and more. Visit PCGS.com to register if you have not already!
In the American story, some things aren’t negotiable. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast Charles and Chris talk to author and historian Michael O’Malley about how issues of race and money commingle in real and sometimes even surprising ways. O’Malley is the author of a book titled Face Value: The Entwined History of Money and Race in America - a powerful work that delves quite deeply into a number of numismatic topics, including the intrinsic monetary value of the human body, the depictions of black figures on Confederate paper money, 19th-century racial views on silver and gold, and more. It’s a topic that is often fraught with passion. We attempt to break it down in numismatic terms… next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

Episode 155: CoinWeek Podcast: Ultra-Modern Coins Take Over Mar 30, 2021

This week on the coinweek podcast we are going to have a lively, interesting, and provocative conversation with Chang Bullock and Orlando Lorenzana of CIT, where we talk about how ultra-modern coins have taken over the contemporary coin market and how CIT’s innovations in color and coin minting technology are changing the game for private and sovereign mints. You cannot walk away from this podcast without learning something about the way minting has changed and we hope it will give you a clearer picture of where we are heading.
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Episode 154: CoinWeek Podcast #154: Beware the Ides of March Mar 15, 2021

While the particulars of the Roman calendar, with its demarcation of Nones, Ides, and Kalends, are now largely forgotten by those not ensconced in academia, one date, immortalized by a history changing bloody coup and popularized by a famous bard from Stratford-Upon-Avon, remains in the collective consciousness of most people - and carries with it an ominous warning, BEWARE!
In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Ancients writer Mike Markowitz lays down his Pugio and tells you the gripping story of the death of Julius Caeser and its impact on coins.
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CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. For four years running, the CoinWeek Podcast has been recognized by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) as the hobby’s Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for the best Numismatic Website for six of the past seven years! ©2021 Collecting Media, LLC Coinweek is the Gold Standard for independent online media concerning rare coin and currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

Episode 153: CoinWeek Podcast #153: Collecting Currency with Arthur Friedberg Mar 12, 2021

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Charles Morgan and Chris Bulfinch talk to noted paper money expert Arthur Friedberg about the popularity of paper money collecting, how U.S. paper money designs would benefit from a complete overhaul, and how the Freidberg guide has changed the hobby forever.
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The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has set a high bar for securing your great coins and paper money collectibles by announcing that all PCGS coin and banknote holders henceforward will be fitted for free with new NFC Anti-counterfeiting technology.
The threat of buying deceptive counterfeits is real and with this new technology, you will have peace of mind whenever you buy PCGS-graded classic, early, and modern U.S. coins, world coins, or banknotes.
To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com.
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CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics.
For four years running, the CoinWeek Podcast has been recognized by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) as the hobby’s Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for the best Numismatic Website for six of the past seven years!
©2021 Collecting Media, LLC
Coinweek is the Gold Standard for independent online media concerning rare coin and currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum.
More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

Episode 152: CoinWeek Podcast #152: Completing a DANSCO 7070 Mar 01, 2021

Charles Morgan and Chris Bulfinch start off this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast discussing the recent high price paid for a coin in a very early PCGS holder and issues surrounding the potential redesign of U.S. Currency.
After that, Charles and Chris break down everything you need to know about completing the DANSCO 7070 coin album. The DANSCO 7070, also known as the United States Type album, collects one example of most major types of U.S. coins struck from 1800 onward.
This was a deceptively difficult album for most collectors to put together, but it's made even more difficult considering most higher-end classic U.S. coins are now encapsulated in certified holders.
Charles and Chris believe that spectacular coins should stay protected in encapsulated holders, but a certain type of coin makes a perfect candidate for a DANSCO album.
If you’ve ever wanted to complete a DANSCO 7070 album, this episode is for you!
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The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has set a high bar for securing your great coins and paper money collectibles by announcing that all PCGS coin and banknote holders henceforward will be fitted for free with new NFC Anti-counterfeiting technology.
The threat of buying deceptive counterfeits is real and with this new technology, you will have peace of mind whenever you buy PCGS-graded classic, early, and modern U.S. coins, world coins, or banknotes.
To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com.
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CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics.
For four years running, the CoinWeek Podcast has been recognized by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) as the hobby’s Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for the best Numismatic Website for six of the past seven years!
©2021 Collecting Media, LLC
Coinweek is the Gold Standard for independent online media concerning rare coin and currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum.
More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

Episode 151: CoinWeek Podcast #151: Collecting Modern U.S. Coins From Change Feb 16, 2021

Charles Morgan and Chris Bulfinch start off this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast with a discussion of the quick sellout of the 2021-W American Silver Eagle Proof Coin (the one with the final Mercanti reverse) and talk about how the issue marks the end of an era for the world's most popular bullion coin.
After that, Charles and Chris break down everything you need to know about putting together a collection of modern U.S. coins from change.
Charles gives his tested strategies for being circulating coins in bulk from your bank at face value and building a collection of face value coins. We talk about dump banks, coin folders, coin tubes, which denominations are most likely to yield some silver coinage (you won't find much these days), and finally, Charles shares a crazy story about how one of his friends had a source to buy $1,000 mixed-date Eisenhower Dollar bags at face and would sometimes find Silver Eagles, Morgan and Peace dollars!
If you are a budget collector, this episode is for you!
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The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS, the Standard in the Rare Coin Grading Industry. PCGS is celebrating 35 years with a special label program. To learn more about it and how PCGS' new state-of-the-art holders protect your numismatic investment, visit www.pcgs.com.

Episode 150: CoinWeek Podcast #150: How R.S. Yeoman Changed the Coin Collecting Hobby Forever Feb 05, 2021

In this week's episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Charles Morgan talks to longtime Red Book editor Kenneth Bressett on the career and legacy of Red Book creator and coin board innovator R.S. Yeoman.
Yeoman's ideas transformed the hobby from an academic pursuit to one with broad mainstream appeal. Whereas most numismatic books published before 1950 were printed in limited numbers, Yeoman's Red Book was an instant success and has gone on to sell tens of millions of copies and is updated annually. This year, we will see the publication of its 75th edition.
Bressett worked with Yeoman and probably knew him better than anyone in the industry and Charles asks him to share his insights into Yeoman's vision for the hobby and where Yeoman fits amongst the giants of twentieth-century numismatists.
Also in this episode, Charles and Chris Bullfinch discuss this week's U.S. Mint product offerings, take a quick look at the rise and fall of the Redditors' silver bullion play, and discuss how difficult it is to fill Dansco albums in this day and age.

Episode 149: CoinWeek Podcast #149: Collecting Coins with Bulfinch and Rossi Jan 29, 2021

CoinWeek asked our two newest writers Chris Bulfinch and Tyler Rossi to sit down and discuss how their childhood friendship forged through their local scouting program sparked a lifelong love for numismatics.
Bulfinch and Rossi have accomplished much as writers are part of an emerging generation of younger collectors and experts that will carry the hobby forward.
This hour-long discussion gives you a seat at the table as Charles, Chris, and Tyler discuss their experiences with coins.
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The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS, the Standard in the Rare Coin Grading Industry. To learn more about their monthly specials, special labels, and to get up to do pops and prices, visit www.pcgs.com.

Episode 148: CoinWeek Podcast #148: How to Become a Professional Classical Numismatist Jan 21, 2021

In this week’s episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek’s very own ancient coin expert Mike Markowitz talks about what it takes to become a professional classical numismatist. How do you start? Where should you go? What should you study? What languages should you learn? (Spoiler alert: Latin might be one of them.)
Mike passes on some advice he’s received from numerous dealers, numismatists, publishers, collectors and experts from around the world about just what a person needs to know and what someone should expect trying to start out in the industry.
He also gives an overview of the market for ancient coins... what kinds of jobs exist... and also what kind of jobs adjacent to the field might help you gain entry or participate in other ways.
It’s not an easy business. But if you’re passionate about ancient coins, then it can be a rewarding one - and Mike tells you how next, on the CoinWeek Podcast...
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Episode 147: CoinWeek Podcast #147: Numismatics Of the Trump Years Jan 14, 2021

Every Presidential administration brings has its own personality and influence on American policy. The Trump Administration did not fail to deliver in this regard. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, editor Charles Morgan is joined by CoinWeek staff writer Chris Bulfinch to discuss the main policies as they pertain to numismatics.
In this episode, we discuss the new circulating commemorative coin programs, design changes to the American Silver Eagle, the ongoing coin shortage, and the decision to cancel or at least delay the issuing of the "Tubman" $20 Federal Reserve Note.
It's an informed and informative 40-minute program that recaps the last four years and we hope you enjoy it.
But before we get into that, don’t let something truly horrifying happen to your rare coin investments, protect yourself by asking your dealer to offer you coins that take advantage of PCGS’ patented new NFC Anti-Counterfeiting Protection. This state-of-the-art piece of mind giver will open the door to a new way to access the latest information about your coins and to ensure that your coin and the holder it is in is a genuine PCGS product.

Episode 146: CoinWeek Podcast #146: Jan 08, 2021

After a year-long public campaign to redesign the $20 bill, Obama Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced that a portrait of Civil Rights pioneer Harriet Tubman would replace the long-serving portrait of controversial president Andrew Jackson as part of the government's observation of the centennial of Woman's Suffrage.
The Trump administration took a different position and decided not follow through with the previous administration's plans. In 2021, Andrew Jackson remains on the $20 Federal Reserve Note, and proposals to honor Tubman, numismatically, have taken a different form.
Lots in the politics of it all is a woman whose impact on the American experiment went far beyond her involvement with the Underground Railroad. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk to Karen V. Hill, President, and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home. Karen has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and energy to sharing Tubman's story and was instrumental in the Treasury Department's quest to locate a portrait of Harriet to use on the proposed $20 bill.
We pay proper tribute to this great American next, on the CoinWeek Podcast.

Episode 237: CoinWeek Podcast #237: The Gold Standard in Kubrick's the Shining (with Rob Ager). Dec 04, 2020

Ok, ok, we are skipping ahead in our numbering sequence, but how could we resist?
Numismatics can pop up anywhere and in this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we take a very unexpected turn and discuss one of several embedded symbolic themes of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick’s class horror film the Shining.
The film the Shining is based on Stephen King’s horror novel of the same name but has a number of unique storytelling elements of its own. The horror novelist famously disapproved of Kubrick’s treatment, but that hasn’t stopped the film from being a landmark in its own right. I first saw the Shining as a youngster, much too young to deal with this sinister ghost story and it has haunted me ever since.
In this Podcast, I interview Rob Ager, a popular YouTuber, and film analyst, whose channel Collative Learning breaks films down to a granular level. Just the kind of youtube blackhole you late night insomniacs might be after once you’ve put away your last bottle of jewel luster and air-dried your last batch of Morgan dollars. Rob produced a series of videos about the Shining and Kubrick’s Gold Standard symbolism and we wanted to talk to him about it.
Get ready to get creeped out…. Next on the CoinWeek Podcast
But before we get into that, don’t let something truly horrifying happen to your rare coin investments, protect yourself by asking your dealer to offer you coins that take advantage of PCGS’ patented new NFC Anti-Counterfeiting Protection. This state-of-the-art piece of mind giver will open the door to a new way to access the latest information about your coins and to ensure that your coin and the holder it is in is a genuine PCGS product.

Episode 145: CoinWeek Podcast #145: Ancient Coin Weights Standards Nov 20, 2020

This week on the CoinWeek podcast, ancient coin writer Mike Markowitz gives an informative talk about ancient coin standards and how this important knowledge helps modern collectors ascertain a coin’s authenticity. It’s a valuable talk for all of us trying to navigate a market rich in history and littered with potential fakes.
The CoinWeek podcast is sponsored by PCGS, for more than 30 years, the standard in the rare coin grading industry. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War 2 by getting special limited edition inserts on your V75 Privy marks World War 2 coins and WW2 75th Anniversary Medals. These coins are the hottest thing in American numismatics right now and you will not want to miss the opportunity to take advantage of this special program. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.

CoinWeek: A Priceless Treasure Coin Comes to the Block Nov 07, 2020

A beautiful 1713-J 8 Escudos Royal in MS66 will be sold this month at Daniel Frank Sedwick's 28th Treasure Auction.
https://www.sedwickcoins.com/ta28/catalog.htm
We talk to Dan about the coin, its impressive pedigree, and why in a world of crudely struck ingots and cobs, did such an intricately-crafted presentation coin get made.
Learn about this important and burgeoning segment of the American coin market and maybe- take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
*** The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has set a high bar for securing your great coins and paper money collectibles by announcing that all PCGS coin and banknote holders henceforward will be fitted for free with new NFC Anti-counterfeiting technology. The threat of buying deceptive counterfeits is real and with this new technology, you will have peace of mind whenever you buy a PCGS-graded coin or banknote. You can also secure your collection with a great beholder special, where you cannot only get your coins put in these state-of-the-art secure holders but get PCGS’ award-winning TrueView photography added at no additional cost – all for a discounted price of just $12. This deal runs through the end of the year. To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com.

CoinWeek Podcast #143: Innovation Past, Present and Future: PCGS and NFC With Brett Charville Nov 01, 2020

PCGS President Brett Charville is our guest in this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast.
Brett Charville has become an innovative force in the rare coin industry since taking the position of president of PCGS.
His tenure starting with a get back to basics approach at the grading service, with the company redoubling its efforts to provide dealers and collectors with great customer support and timely turn arounds at all grading tiers.
The company continued to invest money in its overseas operations, which continue to grow in Europe and Asia and updated its website and Set Registry.
At the beginning of 2020, PCGS relaunched it's in-house currency grading business under the brand PCGS Banknote and announced that it was bringing NFC technology to its gold shield holders to provide better security for buyers and sellers of coins.
Now, PCGS is bringing NFC technology to all of its holders, marking a major leap forward for the certified coin industry.
We talk to Brett about these developments, touch on the Legend Regency 41 Auction, and the state of the coin market as seen through the volume of submissions at PCGS and prices realized in publicly-reported sales.
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The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS.
This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has set a high bar for securing your great coins and paper money collectibles by announcing that all PCGS coin and banknote holders henceforward will be fitted for free with new NFC Anti-counterfeiting technology.
The threat of buying deceptive counterfeits is real and with this new technology, you will have peace of mind whenever you buy a PCGS-graded coin or banknote.
You can also secure your collection with a great beholder special, where you cannot only get your coins put in these state-of-the-art secure holders but get PCGS’ award-winning TrueView photography added at no additional cost – all for a discounted price of just $12.
This deal runs through the end of the year.
To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com.

CoinWeek Podcast #142: A Challenge to Minnesota Coin Law Oct 05, 2020

CoinWeek Podcast #142: A Challenge to Minnesota Coin Law

CoinWeek Podcast #141: Precious Metals in Antiquity Sep 07, 2020

CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series expert Mike Markowitz returns this week for another solo podcast. In this episode, Mike takes a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of gold, silver, and other metals as they were used to make coins in antiquity. Full of the technical details aficionados want, the podcast is replete with a fascinating history and the odd tangent or two.
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS, the standard in rare coin grading.
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CoinWeek Podcast #139: Kevin Lipton on 1804 Dollars & Modern Coins Aug 28, 2020

Today on the Coinweek Podcast, we talk to one of the rare coin industry’s most flamboyant and successful coin dealers, Kevin Lipton.
Lipton has handled virtually every great coin the market has to offer over the course of the past fifty years and is never short of an opinion or insight into what is actually going on at the highest levels of the rare coin industry.
We talk to Kevin about one of his all time favorite coins, the Dexter 1804 dollar, and dig deep into the ways the hobby is changing now and why 20th century coins and a focus on them might be just what the hobby needs to grow in the years to come.
It's an interesting and engaging conversation about coins that you won't want to miss.
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The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS is currently celebrating 50 Days of Summer Specials. To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com.

CoinWeek Podcast #140: What Made Alexander Great? Aug 03, 2020

“This is Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek… asking what made Alexander so Great?"
With these words, ancient coin expert and CoinWeek Podcast guest host Mike Markowitz begins to spin an exciting and informative look at the life of Alexander the Great and what made him such a towering figure in ancient history.
When Alexander died in Babylon in 323 BCE at the age of 32, his empire covered two million square miles and included an estimated 50 million people of many different languages, religions, and cultures.
Today, the span of Alexander's kingdom encompasses modern Greece, Northern Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and a bit of India.
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS.
PCGS is proud to announce the upcoming dates of its next PCGS Members Only Show, which will be held from Tuesday to Friday, August 4-7, 2020 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The PCGS Members Only Show is a great event with many of your favorite PCGS dealers represented. Also on site are PCGS’ world-class graders, who will be there to grade your coins on-site!
Of course, you will want to take all necessary COVID-19 precautions and the organizers will be following enhanced health and safety measures. To learn more about this important event, go to www.pcgs.com to learn more.

CoinWeek Podcast #138: Rare Coin Battle: The 1822 $5 Gold Coin vs. the 1870-S $3 Gold Coin Jul 23, 2020

It’s a battle of epic proportions. Today on the CoinWeek Podcast, noted gold coin expert and author Doug Winter and I will put two multi-million dollar coins head to head to find out which great American rarity comes out on top.
Our competitors are the 1822 half eagle and the 1870-S three-dollar gold coin. Which of these coins will come out on top? You are about to find out next on the CoinWeek Podcast.
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This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS is proud to announce the upcoming dates of its next PCGS Members Only Show, which will be held from Tuesday to Friday, August 4-7, 2020 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.
I have personally attended the PCGS Members Only Show and it is a great exclusive event with many of your favorite PCGS dealers present and - PCGS’ world-class graders will be there to grade your coins on-site!
Of course, you will want to take all necessary COVID-19 precautions and the staff and dealers present will be following enhanced health and safety measures.
To learn more about this important event, go too www.pcgs.com to learn more.

CoinWeek Podcast #137: Standing Up for Coins and Battling MOUs (with Peter Tompa) Jul 18, 2020

Today on the CoinWeek Podcast we talk to Peter Tompa about the pending renewal of an MOU between the United States and the Republic of Italy that may pose a threat to the coin collecting hobby in the United States and abroad.
MOUs, or Memorandums of Understandings, are agreements between governments that set guidelines for policies that are in the mutual interest. In the case of the recent MOU negotiations between the United States and Italy, restrictions relating to the export of certain Roman coins are under consideration.
Peter Tompa, an attorney and a registered lobbyist for the PNG and the IAPN, has been fighting the good fight to protect our hobby from these burdensome government regulations. We discuss the present situation with Peter and point out the hypocrisy of the archeologist organizations seeking to impose unfair restrictions on collectors.
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS Banknote is proud to announce that the finest known 1890 Grand Watermelon note has recently been graded and placed in its state of the art secure holder. This historic 1890 Grand Watermelon note was the first paper money object to surpass the million-dollar threshold at auction. You don't need to have a million-dollar banknote to benefit from PCGS Banknote's state of the art paper money holder and professional grading.
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CoinWeek Podcast #136: Coins to Conserve a Monument Jun 23, 2020

Today on the CoinWeek Podcast we are going to talk about a commemorative coin concept under consideration by the U.S. Congress. But before we get into that, let me tell you that the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS.
Speaking of Commemorative coins, exclusive PCGS 2020 Basketball Commemorative Coin labels and boxes are available. PCGS is the exclusive Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Grading & Authentication Partner.
Either submit your coins directly or buy graded coins with PCGS’ premium insert labels from your favorite authorized dealers today. You knew that Hall of Famer Michael Jordan wasn’t going to miss when he landed the final shot against the Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the NBA finals- and you can’t miss by protecting your coin in a PCGS holder.
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Joining us in this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is Holly Rotondi, the executive director of the Friends of the National World War II Memorial.
Holly is working with a bipartisan group of legislators to see the creation of a new commemorative coin program to support the conservation of the National World War II Memorial.
The National World War II Memorial was dedicated on May 29, 2004, and honors the 16 million Americans who served in the war.
The site is beautiful and attracts millions of visitors each year. Time and the tremendous popularity of the memorial have taken a toll on the monument and some repairs are necessary to preserve its beauty for years to come. In our conversation, you will learn about the effort to get a commemorative coin bill passed and what it’s like working on a bill at the ground level.

CoinWeek Podcast: Colombian Treasures at Sedwick Auction May 27, 2020

the CoinWeek Podcast- brought to you by our good friends at PCGS. For more than 30 years, PCGS has been a trusted partner to the building of some of the greatest coin collections ever assembled. With their tamper evident and secure holder, PCGS has kept the timeless treasures of American and world numismatics safe and has evolved their product from the innovative rattler holder- remember that one - to the present day clear and secure holders that are now being augmented with advanced technology to give you peace of mind. To learn more about PCGS great products visit www.pcgs.com.
Daniel Frank Sedwick's Treasure Auction 27 kicks off later today and it is filled with cobs, ingots, and graded world coins from Latin America.
Charles Morgan previews several lots that he finds fascinating, including a gold finger bar from the Atocha shipwreck, a rare condition census pillar 8 reales from 1770, an unlisted piece of Colombian currency, and the auction's real sleeper- an incredibly rare "Cocobola" 1888 50 centavos coin.

CoinWeek Podcast: The Coin Market Holds Its Own May 21, 2020

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS is re-open and taking coin submissions. Submit your coins for expert grading. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.
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Charles Morgan talks to rare coin dealer Russ Augustin about the shape of the rare coin and physical precious metals market two months into the COVID-19 lockdown.
Surprisingly, coins have realized strong prices in online auctions and dealer Russ Augustin thinks he knows why.

CoinWeek Podcast #133: Early U.S. Copper Planchets Apr 14, 2020

I hope you are having a good week, this is CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan welcoming you to the CoinWeek Podcast- brought to you by our good friends at PCGS. For more than 30 years, PCGS has been a trusted partner to the building of some of the greatest coin collections ever assembled. With their tamper evident and secure holder, PCGS has kept the timeless treasures of American and world numismatics safe and has evolved their product from the innovative rattler holder- remember that one - to the present day clear and secure holders that are now being augmented with advanced technology to give you peace of mind. To learn more about PCGS great products visit www.pcgs.com.
My friend Bill Eckberg, president of EAC is back on the CoinWeek Podcast. We have had many great conversations on air covering his area of collecting specialty- half cents. This time - we cast a wider net and talk about how the US Mint sourced its copper for our first cents and half cents and in what condition that metal was delivered by the time it made its trans-Atlantic voyage. Bill’s insights will help you improve your quest for great early copper coins - and for you students of early Mint history- you’ll enjoy the next 30 minutes …. I promise… All this - next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

CoinWeek Podcast #132: The Gold Market in a Time of Crisis (with Kitco's Peter Hug) Apr 08, 2020

Charles Morgan interviews precious metals expert Peter Hug, Kitco's Director of Global Trading. Hug gives his valuable insights into the current status of gold refining and coin production, how the precious metals market is reacting to the current economic crisis caused by COVID-19, and why this market is behaving in ways both predictable and unforeseen.
If you are a precious metals investor you will definitely want to hear what Peter has to say.
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Hi everybody, this is CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan.
The news has been bleak in recent weeks, I know it has but we all need a little dose of something that takes the edge off. You know, since I haven’t been going out with my family, I’ve been able to spend a little extra time working on my research - and to do that I have frequently found myself on PCGS CoinFacts - one of the industry’s most important research destinations. With millions of price points, museum-quality photos, and narratives from the industry’s leading experts - CoinFacts provides you insights that you won’t find anywhere else. Best of all, it is free.
PCGS is a proud sponsor of the CoinWeek Podcast and we couldn’t be happier with the support they give us- it really keeps the program going and with more than 130 episodes under our belt- it is my hope that I have played some small role in keeping you enthused about our hobby and I know our guests have given you unprecedented access to the way they view the market.

CoinWeek Podcast #131: Harvey Stack Reflects on Stack's at 57th Street Mar 31, 2020

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS.
PCGS is happy to announce the latest hunt for modern numismatic rarities with the 2020 PCGS Quarter Quest just in time for the Great American Coin Hunt and National Coin Week. This program is designed to engage numismatists from around the country to cherrypick the elusive West Point minted quarters from circulation. PCGS graded 2019-W quarters were seen in auction with soaring prices with collectors taking to the PCGS Set Registry® to compete for the highest ranked set.
In addition to being another set of circulating West Point minted rarities, these coins will feature a first for U.S. Quarters, a “V75” privy mark denoting the 75th anniversary of World War II.
For additional information visit www.pcgs.com. Happy Hunting!
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This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, Stack’s Bowers co-founder Harvey Stack joins me to discuss his company’s recent move from their iconic 57th St. location. So much numismatic history transpired over the course the seven decades that Stack’s conducted business in the heart of midtown Manhattan- just across the street from the Russian Tea Room, a block away from Carnegie Hall and within walking distance from New York’s iconic Times Square. Over the course of this period, there wasn’t a month that went by that Stack’s didn’t offer up a major collection and through their doors walked some of the most storied figures in hobby history. Harvey reminisces on the place that he spent most of his adult life and the amazing impact Stack’s at 57th Street had on the hobby - next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

CoinWeek Podcast #130: Discussing the 100 Greatest Modern World Coins Mar 18, 2020

CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan discusses the importance of 20th-century coinage and the selection process he and co-writer Hubert Walker used to select the 100 coins for their new book 100 Greatest Modern World Coins.
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS.
If you are like me and have a little downtime, you might want to get up to date about the latest prices, populations, and research about rare coins. Folks, PCGS CoinFacts has you covered. With a virtual library of high-quality images - from Phil Arnold - and his team of photographic geniuses, coin narratives from leading experts, and millions of data points- CoinFacts has you covered. And best of all- it's free. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.

CoinWeek Podcast #129: PCGS Programs for Modern Coins 2020-2021 Mar 10, 2020

The coinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS, Professional Coin Grading Service- now offering Security Chip-Embedded Slabs to Protect Against Counterfeiting. Folks, even the most experienced numismatist is having a hard time telling which coins are real and which coins are fake. And counterfeiters aren’t stopping with just coins- no fake slabs are being made overseas and sold to unsuspecting buyers in the US by criminals and rip off artists. That is why you need to protect yourself and your investment and this is why PCGS has debuted new NFC-enabled chips that provide an incredible barrier of defense. Know that the next coin you buy is the what it claims to be. Visit Pcgs.com to learn more
This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, Joe Pielago, PCGS Business Development Manager joins us to talk about his company’s plans to promote modern coin issues of the United States Mint and how modern coin collecting has become a major growth area for the numismatic market. We see if we can break any news about 2020 and 2021 next on the CoinWeek Podcast

CoinWeek Podcast #127: Numismatic Market Point / Counterpoint with Scott Travers Feb 06, 2020

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Visit PCGS at the Long Beach Expo: Coin, Currency, Stamp and Sports Collectible Show and submit your coins to receive the very cool Long Beach Expo exclusive label. It looks like a California license plate, you’ll love it. On February 20-21 from 10:30 to 12:30, collectors can meet with expert Steve Feltner to talk about coins. PCGS will also show of a spectacular set of Flying Eagle and Indian Cents. Plus you can partake in the next great installment of the Tyrant Collection, graded by PCGS and presented by Goldbergs. The Long Beach Expo is held at the Long Beach Convention Center starting on Tuesday, February 20 and wraps up Saturday, February 22, 2020. One of the greatest coin shows in America returns. Hope you can attend.
This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, our guest is legendary promoter of coin collecting, Scott Travers. I have known Scott for several years and we have had more than a few hours long conversations about the state of the market, the future of coin collecting, and our shared love for numismatics. When I reached out to him a few weeks ago, I asked him to come on our air to talk about how the marketing of coins is different today than it was thirty years ago - a period we generally look back at and think was a golden time for the market - where selling certain types of coins was much easier than it appears to be today.
I’m not sure that Scott and I arrive at a consensus on this topic and I have to admit, this was one of the most difficult interviews that I’ve ever done for the podcast. Still, Scott’s information is expert and valuable and I hope that you leave this program with a few prompts for your own conversations with your collecting friends.
The always on Scott Travers is up next on the CoinWeek podcast

CoinWeek: Collecting Medals in America Jan 29, 2020

CoinWeek sits down with So-Called Dollars expert Jeff Shevlin to talk about the ebb and flow of medal collecting in America. For generations, American communities commemorated important moments with the production of medals and tokens. We tell some of those stories and talk about how today's medals and tokens are different.
This CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Are you a banknote collector? PCGS is proud to launch PCGS Banknote as a premier third-party certification services for paper currency. Utilizing a new tamper-evident plastic case that seals all graded banknotes within a safe, inert, quality holder. PCGS Banknote certification will identify, grade, and protect your banknote for generations to come. To learn more visit www.pcgs.com.

CoinWeek Podcast #125: Denis Loring on Collecting Copper Coins Jan 16, 2020

Charles Morgan sits down with renowned Early American Coppers collector Denis Loring to discuss the magic of XF coins, collecting copper by die variety, and some of the hobby's more colorful coins and characters.
This CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Are you a banknote collector? PCGS is proud to launch PCGS Banknote as a premier third-party certification services for paper currency. Utilizing a new tamper-evident plastic case that seals all graded banknotes within a safe, inert, quality holder. PCGS Banknote certification will identify, grade, and protect your banknote for generations to come. To learn more visit www.pcgs.com.
Please welcome the CoinWeek Podcast's new producer, Hubert Walker. This is his first complete episode sitting behind the production desk!

CoinWeek Podcast: 2019 Year in Review Dec 24, 2019

CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan wraps up 2019 with his thoughts on the state of the rare coin market (it's not doing well right now), what the Mint got right, what products sold better than anticipated, and where its modern coin programs still struggle. Charles also discusses what he looks most forward to seeing in the new year.
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CoinWeek Podcast 123: Two Weeks in the Life & the 2019-S Reverse Proof Silver Eagle Nov 22, 2019

The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Unlock Direct Submission Privileges. Choose from 3 Membership Levels. All starting at $69. Membership includes Money Saving Quarterly Grading Specials, PCGS Members Only Show Access - I have been to these they are intimate - high quality shows in great venues - You get access to view PCGS Graded Rarities - and a Subscription to the Rare Coin Market Report. If you plan to travel to Long Beach - a PCGS Membership will get you two free admission tickets to the Long Beach Expo- a $48 value for each show. All of this is included. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.

CoinWeek Podcast #122: Lianna Spurrier on Becoming a Professional Numismatist Nov 05, 2019

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This week on the coinweek podcast, I talk to Lianna Spurrier- a numismatic writer and videographer… One of a new generation of coin professionals entering the market. Lianna writes a column for CoinWeek IQ and it is my pleasure introducing you to her next… on the CoinWeek Podcast.
The coinweek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Unlock Direct Submission Privileges. Choose from 3 Membership Levels. All starting at $69. Membership includes Money Saving Quarterly Grading Specials, PCGS Members Only Show Access - I have been to these they are intimate - high quality shows in great venues - You get access to view PCGS Graded Rarities - and a Subscription to the Rare Coin Market Report. If you plan to travel to Long Beach - a PCGS Membership will get you two free admission tickets to the Long Beach Expo- a $48 value for each show. All of this is included. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.

CoinWeek Podcast #121: Numismatist Editor Barbara Gregory Oct 25, 2019

Longtime editor of the American Numismatic Association's Numismatist Magazine joins us to talk about the hobby's "publication of record" and how its stories impact the market. We discuss favorite articles and experiences while Barbara was at the helm, and how a new initiative might bring the voice of the ANA to a brand new market.
The CoinWeek Podcast is made possible by a generous sponsorship from PCGS, the Professional Coin Grading Service.

CoinWeek Podcast #120: Steve Feltner on Grading & Education (Audio) Sep 06, 2019

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS, the standard in the rare coin grading industry. Get facts about coins, population data, and view the web’s largest library of high-resolution coin photos and more by going to their website www.pcgs.com.
In this episode Steve Feltner, PCGS' Director of Numismatic Education Outreach and former PCGS grader, joins us to talk about coin grading, education, and why now is the best time in the history of the hobby to collect.

CoinWeek Podcast #119: Daniel Sedwick is Bringing Dealers Together as President of the IAPN Jul 23, 2019

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS, the standard in the rare coin grading industry. Get facts about coins, population data, and view the web’s largest library of high-resolution coin photos and more by going to their website www.pcgs.com.
Dan Sedwick has been elected president of the International Association of Professional Numismatists, the IAPN.
In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Dan about the differences between dealers coins in the USA and in Europe and how the IAPN is bringing together dealers from around the world to grow the coin collecting hobby.

CoinWeek Podcast #118: Storing Metals: Safeguarding Your Future Jun 27, 2019

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk to Alyssa Moen, President of International Depository Services, a subsidiary of Dillon Gage. Alyssa's company provides individual and institutional investors a safe, secure, and insured place to store their precious metals holdings. We talk about how depositories work and what type of clients they best serve.

CoinWeek Podcast #117: Treasury Reverses Course on Tubman $20 Jun 12, 2019

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS, the standard in the rare coin grading industry. Get facts about coins, population data, and view the web’s largest library of high-resolution coin photos and more by going to their website www.pcgs.com.
This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, Barbara Howard from Women on 20s joins us to talk about Andrew Jackson, Harriet Tubman, and the Treasury Department’s 180-degree turn on changing the design of the $20 Federal Reserve Note, and why it has taken so long for Secretary Mnuchin to state for the record what he’s likely known all along - that President Andrew Jackson is staying on the $20 bill.
Contemporary coverage of Numismatics is often steeped in political controversy and this issue is different. Buckle up, as we dig right into this topic next... on the CoinWeek Podcast.

CoinWeek Podcast 116: The State of the Rare Coin Market with Doug Winter May 28, 2019

*** The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you PCGS, the Professional Coin Grading Service, Win Money, and Numismatic Glory by being the first to submit W-Mint America the Beautiful Quarters. The hunt is on for three of this year’s issues. Visit PCGS.com to learn more. ©2019 Collecting Media, LLC.

CoinWeek Podcast #115: Harlan J. Berk on the 100 Greatest Ancient Coins May 21, 2019

Harlan J. Berk has just written an amazing book that covers more than one thousand years of coin production with the 2nd release of 100 Greatest Ancient Coins.
In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk to Harlan about the process of narrowing down his list to 100, writing the books, and his approach to making learning about history interesting to the modern reader.
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The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you PCGS, the Professional Coin Grading Service, Win Money, and Numismatic Glory by being the first to submit W-Mint America the Beautiful Quarters. The hunt is on for three of this year’s issues. Visit PCGS.com to learn more. ©2019 Collecting Media, LLC.

CoinWeek Podcast #114: Coin Shop Theft May 08, 2019

On April 7, coin dealer Chris Lyche was alerted that his brick and mortar coin shop, GSA Coins & Jewelry, had been robbed. Despite installing a new security system and taking every available precaution, Chris' business was completely wiped out. Surveillance footage of the incident showed a seasoned thief, who seemingly knew where everything would be hidden. He was in and out fast and his getaway vehicle was non-descript and didn't have tags or plates.
Chris joins us to talk about the theft and how the losses he has incurred just might put him out of business. No bank will give him a loan and he lacks the capital necessary to make purchases in his store. He might not even be able to make rent.
Is there anything that can be done to turn his fortunes around? We dig into this and more, next on the CoinWeek Podcast.
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The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you PCGS, the Professional Coin Grading Service, Win Money, and Numismatic Glory by being the first to submit W-Mint America the Beautiful Quarters. The hunt is on for three of this year’s issues. Visit PCGS.com to learn more.
©2019 Collecting Media, LLC.

CoinWeek Podcast #113: Daniel Frank Sedwick Treasure Auction Preview Apr 29, 2019

This episode of the NLG Award-winning CoinWeek Podcast, brought to you by PCGS.
In this episode, CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan sits down Daniel Frank Sedwick to discuss highlights at his firm's upcoming treasure auction. Sedwick specializes in treasure, gold cobs, silver cobs, gold ingots, silver ingots, and jewelry recovered from famous shipwrecks from the colonial Americas.
In this auction, which begins on May 2, Sedwick will offer a host of important lots. We highlight four of them: an 1832 gold 8 escudos, a 1617 gold cob recovered from the Atocha Shipwreck, an 1870 Colombian 10 pesos, and an original gold bar poured in the early 17th century.
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The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you PCGS, the Professional Coin Grading Service. Win Money and Numismatic Glory by being the first to submit W-Mint America the Beautiful Quarters. The hunt is on for three of this year’s issues. Visit PCGS.com to learn more.
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CoinWeek Podcast: Episode 112: The Great American Coin Hunt Apr 25, 2019

CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan sits down with Great American Coin Hunt organizer Rob Oberth to discuss the success of the Great American Coin Hunt and its implications for the hobby in this episode of the NLG Award-winning CoinWeek Podcast, brought to you by PCGS.
Rob tells how the effort came together and how he as surprised as we are that this idea grew into a grassroots effort to promote the hobby of coin collecting as collectors and dealers pitched in to seed our circulating coins with collectible coins you don't often encounter in change anymore.
The coup de gras, Rob says, was the U.S. Mint's announcement that it would participate by circulating millions of America the Beautiful quarter dollars struck at the West Point Mint.
Learn more about the Great American Coin Hunt and find out whether Rob plans to bring it back in 2020.
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CoinWeek Podcast #111: Talking CAC Coins; the Future of Grading with John Albanese Mar 18, 2019

Collecting and investing in rare coins at the upper levels of the hobby requires more than just money, it requires considerable amounts of knowledge, patience, and a great eye for quality.
In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk with Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) president John Albanese about a number of topics that will prove to be highly interesting to even the most seasoned numismatist.
Charles asks John to explain the grade of MS62, John proposes that the current grading system has too many grades, and over the course of this thirty-minute program Charles and John discuss the way the market is and what things could have been done better with the benefit of foresight had the major grading services understood what John and others have come to realize today about the shortcomings of the 70-point grading system.
It’s an enlightening and exciting conversation with one of the hobby’s most fluent and articulate market makers. You won’t want to miss it!
CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website for five of the past six years! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek Podcast Episode 110: The Importance of Auction Representation with Michael Printz Feb 04, 2019

Even sophisticated collectors stand to benefit by having a second set of trained eyes look over prospective coins before making a purchase. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we dig deep into the topic of auction representation and why professional numismatists have a major edge over collectors when it comes to evaluating and picking out the best coins.
We talk about the difference between "potluck" coins purchased online and coins that are bought only after careful examination. We discuss the limitations of coin photography (even great coin photography). We also cover the type of information a collector should ask for and share with a professional when its time to team up and build that great collection.
This is an important and often overlooked factor of collection building that we shine a light on this week.
CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website for five of the past six years! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Daniel Frank Sedwick's Cobs, Coins, and Ingots Oct 29, 2018

Daniel Frank Sedwick is about to kick off its biggest treasure auction of 2018. We sit down with him to discuss cobs, coins, and ingots of the America's and what's in store for collectors at his upcoming auction.
*** The CoinWeek Podcast has a new sponsor! If you have paid attention to the rare coin market or read our analysis of major coin sales in recent years, you know how CAC has changed the landscape for certified coins. Folks, its true that he grading services do fantastic service for our hobby... but in a market where originality, quality, and strict grading standards matters you need to know that the coins you by meet a higher standard. And coins certified by CAC have consistently brought more money at auction than coins without. So before you buy, do your homework and look for the green bean on the holder. It could make all of the difference between buying a coin that will hold its value, or even make you money, and buying a coin that might have problems not immediately evident with the grade. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website for five of the past six years! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Coin Submission Success Strategies Oct 05, 2018

Submitting coins for grading requires patience, a talent for recognizing quality coins, and some insight into how professional graders think.
In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Editor Charles Morgan breaks down six tips that he thinks will help your submissions achieve better results, which in turn, will improve your bottom line.
Of course, tips alone cannot make coins better. The coins have to all "be there" in order to make the grade, but if you want to make sure your great coins get the respect they deserve when they are put in front of the industry's top experts, you need to set the stage for your coins to present in the best way possible.
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The CoinWeek Podcast has a new sponsor! If you have paid attention to the rare coin market or read our analysis of major coin sales in recent years, you know how CAC has changed the landscape for certified coins. Folks, its true that he grading services do fantastic service for our hobby... but in a market where originality, quality, and strict grading standards matters you need to know that the coins you by meet a higher standard. And coins certified by CAC have consistently brought more money at auction than coins without. So before you buy, do your homework and look for the green bean on the holder. It could make all of the difference between buying a coin that will hold its value, or even make you money, and buying a coin that might have problems not immediately evident with the grade. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website for five of the past six years! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Ron Guth's 100-Point Coin Grading Scale Sep 18, 2018

Is it time to mix up things in the numismatic marketplace? 2014 ANA Numismatist of the Year Ron Guth thinks so. He's proposed a 100-point grading system to replace the 70-point system that coin collectors have used since the 1970s.
We reach out to ask him how his system works and why he thinks it would be an improvement for the hobby.
The CoinWeek podcast has a new sponsor! If you have paid attention to the rare coin market or read our analysis of major coin sales in recent years, you know how CAC has changed the landscape for certified coins. Folks, its true that he grading services do fantastic service for our hobby... but in a market where originality, quality, and strict grading standards matters you need to know that the coins you by meet a higher standard. And coins certified by CAC have consistently brought more money at auction than coins without. So before you buy, do your homework and look for the green bean on the holder. It could make all of the difference between buying a coin that will hold its value, or even make you money, and buying a coin that might have problems not immediately evident with the grade. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek Podcast: Ken Bressett on the State of Coins Sep 13, 2018

This week on the Coinweek Podcast, I am joined by Red book Editor Emeritus Ken Bressett.
Since the 1970s, Ken has helmed the most important book in the coin collecting hobby, the Red Book.
His writing and research and market knowledge has benefited generations of coin collectors and has had an immeasurable impact on the growth of the coin hobby.
Our conversation touches upon this, the shape of the market now versus then, and recaps some of Ken's most memorable moments as a numismatist.
*** The CoinWeek podcast has a new sponsor! If you have paid attention to the rare coin market or read our analysis of major coin sales in recent years, you know how CAC has changed the landscape for certified coins. Folks, its true that he grading services do fantastic service for our hobby... but in a market where originality, quality, and strict grading standards matters you need to know that the coins you by meet a higher standard. And coins certified by CAC have consistently brought more money at auction than coins without. So before you buy, do your homework and look for the green bean on the holder. It could make all of the difference between buying a coin that will hold its value, or even make you money, and buying a coin that might have problems not immediately evident with the grade. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Precious Metals Markets - A Look Behind the Curtain with Kitco's Peter Hug Aug 27, 2018

This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, Peter Hug, Kitco’s Director of Global Trading joins us to give listeners a true peek behind the curtain of the precious metals market. Peter has been at the forefront of everything involved with silver and gold since 1974. He is a true pioneer in the modern precious metals industry.
Peter discusses with us the shape of the metals market today, what Generation X thinks of bullion investing, whether bitcoin will eat into the metals market, and what types of marketing BS some companies use to paint a false picture of why you should own metal. All of this and more in this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast.
*** The CoinWeek podcast has a new sponsor! If you have paid attention to the rare coin market or read our analysis of major coin sales in recent years, you know how CAC has changed the landscape for certified coins. Folks, its true that he grading services do fantastic service for our hobby... but in a market where originality, quality, and strict grading standards matters you need to know that the coins you by meet a higher standard. And coins certified by CAC have consistently brought more money at auction than coins without. So before you buy, do your homework and look for the green bean on the holder. It could make all of the difference between buying a coin that will hold its value, or even make you money, and buying a coin that might have problems not immediately evident with the grade. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: South Dakota vs. Wayfair and Its Potential Impact on You Aug 10, 2018

A narrow decision in the United States Supreme Court will have major implications on the way we buy and sell things over the internet.
Former Congressman Jimmy Hayes joins us for this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast to talk about efforts that are underway right now in state legislatures across the country to pass new tax and regulatory framework to businesses that operate online.
As a lobbyist for the Industry Council of Tangible Assets, Hayes has been on the front line of issues that effect the rare coin and bullion market and his insights into this developing story should open your eyes to major changes that will likely come to pass in the numismatic marketplace.
*** The CoinWeek podcast has a new sponsor! If you have paid attention to the rare coin market or read our analysis of major coin sales in recent years, you know how CAC has changed the landscape for certified coins. Folks, its true that he grading services do fantastic service for our hobby... but in a market where originality, quality, and strict grading standards matters you need to know that the coins you by meet a higher standard. And coins certified by CAC have consistently brought more money at auction than coins without. So before you buy, do your homework and look for the green bean on the holder. It could make all of the difference between buying a coin that will hold its value, or even make you money, and buying a coin that might have problems not immediately evident with the grade. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Coin Design Highs and Lows with Heidi Wastweet Jul 30, 2018

Heidi Wastweet is an award-winning medallic artist. Over the course of her 30-year career, she has designed more than 1,000 coins, medals, and tokens, mostly for private mints.
From 2010 to 2018, Heidi sat on the CCAC, where she, along with other members of the art community and general public, deliberated on the direction of American coin and medal design. If you have bought a coin or medal from the U.S. Mint made within the past eight years, odds are that Heidi had a role to play in the design process.
What is the state of coin and medal design in America and what can be done to improve upon it?
I ask these questions and more, this week on the CoinWeek Podcast.
*** The CoinWeek podcast has a new sponsor! If you have paid attention to the rare coin market or read our analysis of major coin sales in recent years, you know how CAC has changed the landscape for certified coins. Folks, its true that he grading services do fantastic service for our hobby... but in a market where originality, quality, and strict grading standards matters you need to know that the coins you by meet a higher standard. And coins certified by CAC have consistently brought more money at auction than coins without. So before you buy, do your homework and look for the green bean on the holder. It could make all of the difference between buying a coin that will hold its value, or even make you money, and buying a coin that might have problems not immediately evident with the grade. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Confronting Counterfeit Coins with Beth Deisher Jul 19, 2018

This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, former Coin World editor and head of ICTA’s Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce Beth Deisher joins us to talk about the pernicious threat that counterfeit coins pose to the coin industry.
Counterfeit coins have been a fact of life since ancient times, but today’s counterfeiters operate sophisticated factories, have a global reach, and are more motivated than ever to disrupt the marketplace for rare coins and bullion coins. The presence of these counterfeits already calls into question people’s trust in collectible and investment grade coins. If left unchecked, an explosion of fake coins could have a devastating and last effect.
What is being done about it?
We ask Beth Deisher to take us beyond the headlines and drill deep into the grim reality facing our market and hobby. We talk about scattershot enforcement, the lack of expertise on the part of law enforcement, and go over a few of the small victories that the ACTF has earned in the past year.
If you care about the issue, you will find this highly-informative Podcast illuminating.
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The CoinWeek podcast has a new sponsor!
If you have paid attention to the rare coin market or read our analysis of major coin sales in recent years, you know how CAC has changed the landscape for certified coins.
Folks, its true that he grading services do fantastic service for our hobby... but in a market where originality, quality, and strict grading standards matters you need to know that the coins you by meet a higher standard.
And coins certified by CAC have consistently brought more money at auction than coins without.
So before you buy, do your homework and look for the green bean on the holder.
It could make all of the difference between buying a coin that will hold its value, or even make you money, and buying a coin that might have problems not immediately evident with the grade.
CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: John W. Adams to Sell His Numismatic Library Jul 12, 2018

John W. Adams is a consummate collector and numismatic scholar, whose focus over many decades of activity has included studies into United States large cents, numismatic pedigree, U.S. and world medals, and in-depth research into the American numismatic auctions of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
On July 14, 2018, numismatic booksellers Kolbe & Fanning will offer an important section of Adams' numismatic library at auction. The Adams' library is noteworthy, not only for its connection to Adams and his research, but also because the Adams collection contains many rare and valuable pieces, many which have not been seen on the market for decades.
In this episode of the CoinWeek podcast, returning guest David Fanning joins Charles Morgan to discuss the Adams library, why it is so important to the hobby to retain knowledge about the key dealers and major auctions of the past, and what Adams found in these many volumes that changed our understanding of the early days of coin collecting in the United States.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has just introduced a new app for customers to check the status of their order and see their grades. It's called PCGS My Account. Visit PCGS dot com to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 and 2017 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek Podcast: What We Learned at the Revolution: David Hall and John Dannreuther on the early days of PCGS Jun 20, 2018

A little more than thirty years ago, a coin dealer from California and a close circle of his dealer friends, bestowed new life upon the rare coin market with the introduction of a market-acceptable third party grading service.
But there is far more to the story of the early days of PCGS than what you know and the industry as we know it today was built because of and in spite of the ideas that went into the creation of the company.
We talk to two men who know more about it than anybody else, PCGS founders David Hall and John Dannreuther.
I ask them what they got right and what they got wrong with the concept behind PCGS and whether the industry as we know it today would even be recognizable to them back when they launched the company.
It’s an interesting 40-minute conversation and it’s coming up next on the CoinWeek Podcast…
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Where Coin Dealers Help Coin Dealers Jun 11, 2018

This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan has an in-depth conversation with coin dealer Rob Oberth, owner of Oberth Rare Coins & Currency in Marietta, Georgia, and founder of the facebook group Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers.
We’ve followed this dealer to dealer trading group since its infancy and watched it grow to an active trading group with hundreds of active dealer participants. Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers is an social media trading and communication group that connects local dealers to other dealers from across the country, establishing a venue for the real-time appraisal and sale of merchandise as it comes through the door.
It is, if you will, an opportunity for instant capitalization and sale of rare and not so rare coins.
The Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers group has created quite a buzz at many a coin show and many private conversation we’ve had with dealers over the course of the past year, which informs us that this group has real potential to add a dynamic element to the back end of the coin industry, which for smaller localized dealers, has been sorely lacking.
How does this group impact you as a collector? We’ll ask Rob and find out… next on the CoinWeek Podcast.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Our Coin Design Process is Broken - with Gary Marks May 20, 2018

The world mints create thousands of collector coins each year, many push the limit of what we have long considered the definition of coin and good taste.
In the US, however, the same staid process that has culminated in a generation of boring coin design continues apace.
How can the CCAC, the CFA, Treasury, and the Mint's most talented artists combine to create coins that often leave collectors wanting?
Former CCAC Chair Gary Marks returns to the CoinWeek Podcast and provides illuminating commentary on where the process might be going wrong, while CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan tries to put together his thoughts on how to make things better.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek Podcast: Numismatic Americana Through the Eyes of John Kraljevich May 09, 2018

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk to John Kraljevich. Noted expert on US Coins, Americana, a fellow alumnus of the University of Virginia, and also a candidate for the State House of South Carolina in district 26. John and I talk about cataloging the great coins in the American federal series; what his area of specialty - Americana - says to us about the American experience; and how we can take a true and accurate understanding of the hardships and struggles of each generation to truly appreciate the awesome responsibilities we carry to make this a wonderful country to live in and preserve.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek Podcast: In Memoriam "R. Tettenhorst" Apr 26, 2018

Better known in the wider hobby by the nom de coin “R. Tettenhorst” (which was actually the name of his secretary, to whom his packages were addressed), Bernard Edison--“Bunny” to his friends--carefully assembled his collection over a lifetime of business and civic success in the St. Louis, Missouri area. A member of the Edison family of Edison Brothers Stores fame, Bernard was born on March 23, 1928. Having graduated from Harvard University in 1949, Bernard then studied at Harvard Business School - even though he could have earned a PhD in mathematics instead.
And despite his prestigious education, Bernard served his country during the Korean War as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
Joining the family business, Bernard had become president of the company by the early 1970s. Edison Brothers Stores already had been expanding into different areas of the shoe and retail markets for over a decade, and under Bernard’s leadership the company continued to grow and expand - operating about 2,000 retail locations by the end of the ‘70s and achieving over $1 billion in sales by the mid-’80s. He stepped down in 1987 but continued to advise the company as a new generation of the family took over.
It might be worth noting that fellow St. Louis coin collector (and Edison’s relative through marriage) Eric P. Newman worked as an executive vice president at the company during this same time period.
Bernard also served on the corporate boards of several other companies, including Anheuser-Busch, General American Life Insurance Company, Mercantile Bancorporation, and Reinsurance Group of America. He also played an important role in many civic and philanthropic organizations over the course of his life, including BJC Health System, Civic Progress Inc., the Harry Edison Foundation, the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, and the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Bernard is also remembered for his patronage of the arts and the restoration of the old Edison Brothers warehouse in downtown St. Louis.
As a collector, Edison is famous for what is commonly called the “Missouri Cabinet” of U.S. Half Cents, one of the greatest collections of copper half cents ever assembled. Edison himself named it the “Davy Collection” after his youngest son (who is said to have worn a shirt that said “I’m Davy” to the sales), though it has come to be known best by the aforementioned name given to it by the late numismatist Walter Breen. The collection was auctioned publicly by the Goldbergs on January 26, 2014 at the Long Beach Expo.
Bernard Edison died on April 18, 2018. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Sue (née Wewers); his children Julie, Robin, Peter and David; and two grandchildren Jack and Benjamin. A memorial service was held at Temple Emanuel in St. Louis on Sunday, April 22.
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CoinWeek: Collecting Shipwreck Treasure with Daniel Frank Sedwick Apr 25, 2018

This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk to Daniel Frank Sedwick, numismatist, auctioneer, and owner of Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC, the premier seller of cob and shipwreck coins in the United States. On May 15, Sedwick’s will auction a unique and historical regulated gold cob struck in Peru. We talk about the significance of this coin, cob coinage, what it’s like to collect in literal Treasure.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Gold and Silver in the Age of Trump (with Pat Heller) Apr 17, 2018

Distinguished numismatist Pat Heller joins Charles Morgan for this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast.
Pat has always strongly advocated that people diversify their holdings with some amount of precious metals, but in the Age of Trump, will we see the political and economic winds change, making Americans more secure in the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. government?
Or, should stackers continue to stack regardless of which party holds power?
We also talk about why the U.S. Mint can't seem to gin up demand for its bullion coins the past two years and how China might have figured out a great way to get people into coins through sales channels in their banking system.
Should America follow their lead?
All this and more in this entertaining half hour chat with Pat.
Any precious metals advice given by Charles Morgan or Pat Heller is intended for entertainment purposes only. Before investing in any asset class, be sure to do your homework first.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Ancient Coins Show Bustling Marketplace Apr 10, 2018

While coin conventions focused on U.S. coins have stagnated in recent years, one area of the coin show circuit has continued to thrive: ancient and world coin shows. Whether its the New York International Numismatic Convention or the upstart Chicago Coin Expo, collectors of ancient and world coins see many benefits from buying coins in person and meeting with dealers and fellow collectors.
In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk to Chicago-based dealer Aaron Berk about what makes this segment of the market different and how changes in cultural property laws fundamentally misunderstand the role collectors play in preserving history.
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This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek Podcast #92: PCGS' Mark Stephenson - U.S. Mint 2018 Coin Product Report Card... Mar 14, 2018

In this episode of the coinWeek podcast, we talk to Mark Stephenson, Vice President of PCGS.
We ask Mark about the state of modern coin releases one quarter into 2018, how label programs have become more sophisticated in recent years, and what level of effort goes into the design of special coin holders and special PCGS insert programs.
It's an insightful conversation about what is happening right now in the coin industry and shows a side of the business that collectors don't often get to hear about.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2018 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Building the Tyrant Collection with Ira Goldberg Mar 02, 2018

Ira Goldberg is a fifty-year veteran of the rare coin industry. Over the course of his career, Ira has handled virtually every numismatic rarity you can think of. But the project he has worked on in secret over the past fifteen years with an anonymous collector may be his most significant endeavor. Called the Tyrant Collection, this varied collection of rare and important coins spans the millennia and covers civilizations across the globe. The first part of the collection, called "Tyrants of the Thames", covers a wide swath of English history, and contains a cascade of important and seldom seen coins.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Collecting the Susan B. Anthony Dollar Feb 16, 2018

Despite barely circulating, the Susan B. Anthony dollar can still be found at your local bank for face value. The coin, struck in earnest in 1979 and 1980, and then only for collectors in 1981, was an immediate failure upon its release and stockpiled in bank vaults and the Treasury by the tens of millions.
Then, without much fanfare, the coin made a one year return in 1999, at the same time that the U.S. Mint was preparing to launch the golden dollar in 2000.
In this CoinWeek Podcast, based on an article by Joshua McMorrow Hernandez, you will learn a great deal about the coin and get a sense of the different ways it can be collected today.

CoinWeek: Recovering Gold from the SS Central America with Bob Evans Jan 30, 2018

Bob Evans has been there from the start. Chief scientist and historian for the salvage and recovery effort of the famous SS Central America, "the Ship of Gold". The SS Central America sank in 1857. On board, was millions of dollars in today's value of gold and silver coins, gold ingots, and other valuable artifacts. In 2014, a second salvage of the site was conducted and the fruits of that work have yielded more than $40 million in new treasure.
We talk with Bob about his life's work, how it felt to go back, and get a preview of what's in store as the biggest story in numismatics for the year 2018 begins to unfold.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: How the Coin Market Works with Doug Winter Jan 28, 2018

This is THE episode of the CoinWeek Podcast that you will want to listen to, if you want to learn exactly how the coin market works on the inside.
Doug Winter is a lifelong devotee to the rare coin market, and expert on American gold coins and their varieties, and a published author and blogger, who is one of the leading experts in American numismatics.
Doug and Charles cover a lot of ground in this episode, talking about what's in store for the 2018 coin market, how collectors can misread auction records to their detriment, what dealer codewords you should look for in articles and in person, and why in the internet age, you absolutely can't go it alone.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek Podcast #87: The 1976 Bicentennial 3-Coin Silver Set Jan 24, 2018

Charles Morgan breaks down the ins and outs of the 1976 Bicentennial 3-Coin Silver Set. Is this a silver coin set that has potential for big profits? What do the typical coins grade out? What is the recent price performance and certified population total growth? All of these are important factors that modern coin collectors and investors must consider to fully understand the market.
You won't find a more definitive look at the subject than right here in this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Patrick O'Connor on the Coinage of Isabella II Dec 16, 2017

Patrick O'Connor has just published a great reference on the coinage of Queen Isabella II of Spain. This 19th century monarch ruled over a Spain that was greatly diminished compared to its heyday as a global colonial power. Through her coinage and the struggles of her nation to coin and circulate its own money, numismatists can learn a great deal about the state of her empire.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Dave Harper Talks Chinese and American Coin Shows Dec 06, 2017

Numismatic News editor Dave Harper has just returned from a trip to the Beijing International Coin Exposition, one of the world's fastest growing coin shows.
In his column, Dave calls the show a "Trade Show", which sparks discussion with CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan, who after attending this year's World Money Fair in Berlin thinks that the trade show element is just what the American coin show scene needs to transform the hobby into something new and vital.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: America's First Coin... Could it be the Quint? Nov 14, 2017

This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, we get into the weeds about numismatic research and how today’s numismatists are undoing years of faulty understandings of some of America’s most important coins. David McCarthy is our guest today. David stunned the hobby after he revealed his research that points to a fascinating origin story of the Type 2 Nova Constellatio Quint - a coin that his firm Kagin’s paid over a million dollars for at auction. Is this America’s first attempt at a national coin? David has the answers next on the CoinWeek podcast.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Tim Rathjen and His Coin Sorting Machine Nov 08, 2017

Tim Rathjen is a coin dealer and inventor.
He is obsessed with coins and has developed a pattern recognition technology that automates the time intensive and knowledge intensive task of sorting bags of coins.
We discuss the implications of his new machine - called NUMAN - his upcoming coin app, and more... next on the coin week podcast.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Papyrus Creator and Coin Designer Chris Costello Joins Us Oct 25, 2017

Chris Costello is not only a US Mint Artist Infusion Program coin designer, but is also the creator of the Papyrus font. Costello developed the font shortly after completing his undergraduate degree in 1982. Since then, the font has appeared as a standard choice on hundreds of millions of computers around the world.
A recent Saturday Night Live skit thrust Chris and Papyrus into the media spotlight.
We talk about coin design, the importance of typography on coins, his recent brush with fame, and his reaction to a vocal minority of people that have spoken out against the 225th Anniversary gold coin from the US mint, a coin that bears his reverse design.
*** This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: Is there Gold at Fort Knox? Of course there is! Oct 16, 2017

Ed Moy was director of the United States Mint from 2006-2011, at which time he had more than a few opportunities to pay a visit to the United States bullion Depository at Fort Knox, a super secure installation that has fed into hundreds of conspiracy theories surrounding the Fed and America's recall of gold bullion in the 1930s.
We ask Ed a series a questions about his visits to the facility and what it is like seeing gold on such a massive scale. We also wonder whether our current President might himself one day take a trip to see the America's gold holdings for himself.
* * * This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

Coinweek: Mammoth Penny Portait Wins at ArtPrize Oct 09, 2017

A 96 square foot portrait of Abraham Lincoln made up entirely of one cent coins won the grand prize at ArtPrize on October 8, 2017. We speak with artist Richard Schlatter about his unique creation.
* * * This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

CoinWeek: My Advice for the U.S. Mint Oct 02, 2017

The CoinWeek Podcast returns after a short hiatus. We've been up to our eyeballs in new site design, an hour-long new video, and preparations for our next on location video shoot. In this episode, editor Charles Morgan talks about the upcoming United States Mint forum and big issues he thinks that the Mint needs to address to truly make an impact in today's numismatic market.
* * * This CoinWeek podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Travel back in time to the emergence of the premier third-party coin grading company. For limited time, collectors can secure their coins with throwback versions of the first four PCGS label generations. Visit PCGS dot com slash generation series to get started. CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. The CoinWeek Podcast was the 2016 NLG Winner for Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for best numismatic website 5 years running! Copyright © CoinWeek 2017 COINWeek is the most advanced independent on-line media source for print and video Rare Coin and Currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

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