How do you go about getting into a career in numismatics?
Q. I have always been interested in coins and would like to know if there is a way to get into the career field of grading coins for a major company. What kind of qualifications would you need to get into that business?
Asked by fu taitai! - Fri May 15 21:57:52 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would say join a local coin club if you have not already. You should be able to learn more about grading coins from the people there than anywhere else, and you may be able to get some hands on experience as well. You might be able to get a part-time job with a local coin dealer. I would say experience and recommendations will be your best way to find employment as with any other business. Persistence will always pay off even if not as we expect.
Answered by liberty 911 - Sat May 16 13:24:07 2009

What is the best way to learn about NUMISMATICS?
Q. I mean which sites do i go to to get information, see some examples, see some samples. i googled it and i cannot find the web sites that give me what i want.
Asked by C.B. - Wed Aug 30 21:24:02 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. okay here it goes... i hope the ff. links below help you find what your looking for...
Answered by i crave yours - Thu Aug 31 09:16:58 2006

Numismatics to appraise ancient Indian coins?
Q. Could anyone tell me, where can I find a reliable numismatist to appraise ancient Indian coins? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Adi - Tue Jan 6 23:48:59 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. local coin shop perhaps, sometimes jewelry stores
Answered by Jon S - Wed Jan 7 10:37:40 2009

Anybody with experience in numismatics?
Q. I have a 1999 penny with what appears to be an error in the third "9" of the year mark on the obverse side. It looks like the die didn't quite get it. I haven't seen any similar notes about this error, and it's not in Whitman's Redbook. If it's truly a die error and not from everyday wear and tear, what could it be worth? FYI: AU-50!! Googled it... nothing there.
Asked by johnmfsample - Mon Sep 14 12:21:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. well it's a misprinted coin which certanly gives it value. i couldnt give you an estemation though. try to google it. or search it in the bar on here. maybe there is already an answer.
Answered by wonnaknow? - Mon Sep 14 15:33:41 2009

In numismatics, what is meant by 'fido'?
Q. I think it either includes or is exclusive to paper money but I don't know what the word means.
Asked by Beejee - Mon Jan 1 11:09:26 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's an old term for a mint-error. Specifically, it is an acronym for Freaks, Imperfections, Defects & Oddities. Source:
Answered by rkoblitz - Mon Jan 1 12:28:35 2007

History of Indian Numismatics?
Q. When the study of Indian Numismatics(study of coins) started?
Asked by anaam mishra - Mon May 28 05:24:58 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is my favorite subject and great hobby also. When I gone through the numismatics studies ,I found that many foreign scholars started this study. Major general Cunnigham,E.J. rapson,whitehead,Sir Jon princep,C j Brown and others were the pioneer. Maharashtra Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal,Numismatic society of India ,The Asiatic Society of Bombay are prominent numismatics study organizations. Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies,Indian coin society are very much active.
Answered by Girish Sharma,yahoo superstar - Tue May 29 08:24:14 2007

Where can i go to check how much my 1902 coin is worth?
Q. I have a 1902 Hu-Peh Province copper coin and i want to see how much it is worth. It's in pretty fair condition and i've tried sites like Numismatics.com but it said that i have to purchase something first. Is there any other sites that will help me find out how much my coin is worth without me first buying anything?
Asked by Michael - Fri Feb 20 11:54:05 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First of all how do you know it is 1902 for they are not dated as such and a lot of them have no dates. Second there are quite a few and without knowing which I can not help you. I would need a good quality photo or scan of both sides to help.
Answered by Taiping - Fri Feb 20 20:59:42 2009

Antiques investing - How long should I study before jumping in?
Q. I've narrowed down what I'd like to invest in to the following: Numismatics Paintings (all types)
Asked by Sprinter - Mon Dec 29 13:53:53 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Really know what you are talking about before you jump in. Really study them. Watching shows like antique roadshow is a good start, people who do this say they got their start from watching that show. You have the potential to make a lot of money, but on the flip side you can easily loose money too. Its a dangerous game, but the rewards can be great. Good Luck!
Answered by Samson - Mon Dec 29 14:44:05 2008

Numismatics: Which coins?
Q. Concerning the more modern coins, 1950s till now, would it be better to collect say ms65 and above or proofs? What would you recommend?
Asked by Jay - Thu Jul 1 18:54:12 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They are two different types of coins. High grade mint state regular issue coins are quite scarce from the 1950's and as you go up the line do get better as grades go. Early proofs also have low mintage's and high grade proofs are scarcer. Not to many Proof-65 or 66 are around from the 1950's. As you go up the line in date the proofs get much better and most from the 1990's and up grade at least PR-65 and most grade even higher. For modern coins that are not special such as commemoratives or from the newer mint sets (satin Finish) high grade circulation strikes are rarest. That is MS-68 and up. I however collect both and keep an eye out for good deals. You will need to learn how to grade for there are usually no deals on slabbed coins.… [cont.]
Answered by Taiping - Thu Jul 1 21:11:38 2010

Numismatics-Foreign Coins?
Q. Hey. I'm a high school student, and I collect coins from all over the world. I have the Red Book 2008 guide for American coin prices, but how can I find out how much my foreign coins are worth?
Asked by The Jazz Man - Wed Oct 29 21:16:20 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Krause/Mishler put out a group of world coin catalogs. Each covering 100 years, 1601-1700,1701-1800,1801- 1900,1901-2000 and 2000-2008. The books are not that inexpensive you can go to www.brooklygallery.com they are a coin and stamp supply company with good prices and check out the books they sell. A Library in your area may have them or if a coin club is around a member may have them. There is no free on line sites as of yet. Us numismatist are still in the dakk ages and use reference books, it has taken them to this year to put some of the world coin catalogs on DVD. You can also go to www.krausebooks.com for they have put out more DVD's on world coins and they are cheaper than the books. Hope this helps.
Answered by Taiping - Thu Oct 30 13:30:05 2008

CALLING ALL NUMISMATICS!!!!?
Q. How much do you *THINK* these coins will sell for:
Asked by Travis W - Mon Dec 15 19:39:40 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sorry it smells to good to be true and the opening bid is way to low for them to be real. The photo is no help for it is to small. eBay is becoming famous in the numismatic community for fakes. So let the buyer beware. They are common dates but worth at least $20 each or more if in mint state.
Answered by Taiping - Mon Dec 15 22:39:20 2008

what is numismatics?
Q. what is numismatics?
Asked by vivimera - Tue Sep 12 12:55:32 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Numismatics is the study or collection of money, coins, medals, tokens, exonumia and ...
Answered by dina - Tue Sep 12 13:06:27 2006

is it legal to trade or ask for coins from other countries?
Q. thing is i am interested in numismatics (coin collection). i have quite a few collection of coins from my own country as well as many other countries. and i want to increase my collection. so i was wondering if i can ask people from other countries online (say through blog) to share or exchange their coins with me. or may be even buy or sell coins if possible. (by the way how do i determine prices of an ancient coin from a foreign land?)
Asked by nepalsites - Sun May 20 03:41:58 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, it's absolutely fine to trade coins with other collectors from all over the world. Many have done so, from the US, Europe, etc. But also depends on where you live. To be safe, please check with your local Post first if there're any regulations forbidding sending of numismatic items. There're lots of online clubs and websites of internet coin collectors around if you want to exchange coins. But there're a few things you need to keep in mind before you set off for an online swap. I answered a question of similar nature sometime ago, read it here: As for the ancient coin sub-question, you need to refer to coin books, or look up the internet for such an item on sale. Ancient coins are not my specialty, so I can't be of much help here.… [cont.]
Answered by silverpet - Mon May 21 10:46:41 2007

What or who is a numismat? Is that word correctA?
Q. Numismatics is alright - study of coins . But is the word numismat right? What do we call one who studies coins? numismatist?
Asked by rostrumollur - Tue Dec 30 08:46:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here is the answer for you : Numismatist means - a collector and student of money (and coins in particular). or Numismatist is a term for persons who specialize in science and collection of rare coins, medals, tokens, and paper money. Numismat is Wrong
Answered by Vajresh - Tue Dec 30 10:57:25 2008

Where can I find a Coin Wholesaler?
Q. I'm interested in getting into numismatics as side business selling at coin shows and such every weekend. Where do sellers get their coins from? Is there a wholesaler or another source to get the coins for extremely low prices? Please don't say circulation though some maybe most are not from circulation
Asked by MP3 - Tue Apr 13 17:03:09 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When it comes to circulation finds they are few and far between, ever error coins. Most wholesalers of coins sell for very close to what the coins sell for and most are not true wholesalers un less you buy say 10-25 of the same coin and that is modern coins such as proofs and commemorative. You will have to get into buying from the public but you must know how to grade coins, there is a lot to selling coins as a business. You need to know the ins and outs of the business. I have collected coins for around 52 years but only have considered myself a numismatist for 50 years. It took me 2 years with a lot of help from the old timers back then, to learn to buy the book before the coins and learn how to grade. I do sell off coins from time to… [cont.]
Answered by Taiping - Tue Apr 13 19:06:45 2010

I just noticed that there will be no more Yahoo auctions U.S. or Canada. What do you think of this?
Q. Seems it is okay for the Orient but not here. They said to give better service, but for who? Email them with your thoughts. I answer a lot of questions on Numismatics here but just may stop and forget Yahoo all together. Opinions please???
Asked by Taiping - Sat May 5 16:58:12 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is a real shame. I liked using Yahoo auctions for certain items that were in demand. Much less competition than eBay and you still made sales. With lesser demand items you need eBay. It was a good service for certain items.. I for one will miss it.
Answered by Tom T - Sun May 6 01:32:11 2007

Coin Collecting Question?
Q. Hi, Due to my anxiety over the economic condition I have been accumulating silver, gold and platinum US bullion. I have come to admire their beauty and would like to get into numismatics in general, but don t know where to start. I really like the Mercury Dime but otherwise don t know where to start. Should I stick with US currency or try to find currency of that of the ancient world? Can anyone recommend any relevant websites or literature? Thanks!
Asked by Frenzy - Fri Feb 20 00:06:44 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bullion items are fine for investment if one did not pay to much but they sit real low in the minds of coin collectors or numismatist. Yes there is a difference between them. I have 2 sets of Winged liberty Head dimes (Mercury). They are a beautiful coin even though they are small. The 1916-D dime kind of is very expensive and goes up every year. That date stops a lot of people from putting a set together. Ancient and medieval coins are history in ones hand, but require a good library and dedication. Most U.S. coin dealers know the hot coins of the moment but little else. There are exceptions but to few. A dealer that has knowledge on large cents or colonial coins, ancient coins or historic coins is the person to get to know. You can pick… [cont.]
Answered by Taiping - Fri Feb 20 21:21:59 2009

What of Ockman's-Razor & the Economy......?
Q. 1) Recession defined as : temporary decline in economic-activity. @ 2) Economics defined as: {See numismatics@ } : what has been sactioned by custom or usage. ___ I agree, cutting taxes won't help the recession, as people need that money for debt, bills, etc. or other liabilities, rather then assetts like more homes, cars, or other potential assetts. ___ Solution: if our economy is built on sanctions and customs, and those sanctions and customs aren't working for us long-term(short-term fluctuates too much to base anything of substance on...) then why not lift the sanctions and assert new-customs into the economy? ___ This may be naieve but Ockman's razor suggests that the most simplest answer is most-likely. Agree/Disagree/Why [cont.]
Asked by SophiaSeeker - Sat Jan 26 11:13:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The recession has many reason. As such, it would have to be a series of simple changes. -Get rid of the Federal Reserve and base our money on something real; like gold. Our money has a perceived value, with no grounding in real value. Every time they print more money, without real value backing, the dollar in your back pocket becomes worth less. Their recent .75 point drop has signaled we are in more trouble then was previously assumed. -Mandate a balanced Federal Budget. -Tie the greedy hands of banks with some serious rules. -Cut the Federal Tax and mandate re appropriation. We're paying close to $600 Billion to the Defense Dept. and $500 Billion to Treasury, mostly for interest. Health and Human Services gets almost $700 Billion… [cont.]
Answered by tczubernat - Sat Jan 26 19:42:31 2008

What do I need to do to clean up these coins?
Q. I have a lot of coins (lot meaning "collection"), which include Nickel 1942 Nickel 1949 Nickel 1957 Nickel 1940 Nickel 1948 Susan B. Anthony Silver Dollars Bicentennial quarters Some of the nickels are actually selling on eBay for a lot more than $.05, so I figure I should part with these. I know nothing of numismatics and I'm not devoted enough to keep these much longer. What can I do to clean them up without destroying any worth? Thanks!
Asked by cinders - Mon Apr 6 01:12:15 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If the 1942 Jefferson nickel has a large mint mark above the Monticello dome, it is 35% silver, and it is probably worth more than a dollar. The rest of your coins would not sell for much more than face value. NEVER clean collectible coins, especially with an acid like vinegar!
Answered by liberty 911 - Tue Apr 7 12:33:19 2009

please help me out in answering this question?
Q. hello I am applying to a post graduate college and I have to answer this question : 1 Write about your interests and activities 2 What do you intend to do after leaving college 3 You may mention any information in support of your application My Answer for[1,2,3] : It gives me immense pleasure to apply in your esteemed institution.In the sphere of my interests and activities I will like to include swimming,writing poetries,reading,travelli ng,philately and numismatics.After I am done with college I intend to invole myself in theatre and prepare for acturial science and C.A.T examinations alongside a post-graduate degree.I realize that this college maintains highest of high standards when selecting students and if selected I shall try… [cont.]
Asked by Jesus Crisis - Tue Jul 1 03:25:34 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am no expert, but I would insert the name of the college where you have 'this college' ...I would like to include swimming, writing, poetry, ...after I have earned my degree, I intend ...acturarial (?) science ...maintains the highest standards
Answered by oceancity714 - Tue Jul 1 03:35:11 2008