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

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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... *** The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS. Secure your collectibles with the most technologically advanced holder in the industry. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.

Episode 147: CoinWeek Podcast #147: Numismatics Of the Trump Years Jan 14, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. *** 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

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CoinWeek Podcast #142: A Challenge to Minnesota Coin Law

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

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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. To learn more about PCGS' 50 Days of Summer Specials, click here: https://www.pcgs.com/ccspecial?utm_source=CoinWeek

CoinWeek Podcast #139: Kevin Lipton on 1804 Dollars & Modern Coins Aug 28, 2020

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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. *** 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.

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