Ten Essential Grading Tips For Beginners or Professionals by John Maben, President ModernCoinMart, Former NGC Grading Finalizer 1. Hold and view the coin correctly. This is a common mistake, one made even by...
Hello all, this is just a short guide which will help you the beginner coin lover or to more experienced collector for cleaning uncleaned coins carefully and easily. Many items needed can be found in your home...
The Meaning Of Mint Luster Most coin collectors are- familiar with the term "mint luster" (or lustre). However, many are at a loss to describe it, and it is likely that most do not know the cause of it. The...
WEAR ZONES ON THE AUSTRALIAN SOVEREIGN The highest zones of a coin’s design wear away first. In order to assess a coin's grade, examining these zones with a good eye and a magnifying glass is essential....
I hope the following gives you some kind of idea about the basics on these # on # Plate Number Coils Here's the not so-short version of the story - These # on # are a very popular arena in the Plate Number...
Inscriptions (Legends) on British Coins + Translations One quick way to identify coins is to read the writing on them. Often this will instantly tell you much about the coin, perhaps all you need to know. If...
Last update: January 8, 2009 The purpose of this guide is to provide some discussion about the judean coin and artifact dealers on ebay and to alert folks to fakes that may be for sale. All information within...