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Serving the Numismatic Investor since 1978

  
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Articles, Clubs, and Writings

Clubs, Associations, Positions and Publications:
President: ANAAB: American Numismatic Association Authentication Committee Colorado Springs, Colorado - American Numismatic Association Consultant - American Numismatic Association - Lecturer and Teacher: Liberty Seated & Bust Varieties - Vice President: Liberty Seated Coin Club.

Life member: American Numismatic Society, American Numismatic Association, Florida United Numismatics Association, Indiana State Numismatic Association, Penn-Ohio Numismatic Association, Michigan State Numismatic Association, John Reich Society, Gold-Silver Coinage (1794-1839), Conneca Error Coinage, PAK – Modern Nickels & Dimes. Member: Ohio State Numismatic Society, Barber Society Coinage, Early American Coinage, Texas Numismatic Society, Alabama Numismatic Society, Tennessee State Numismatic Society, Pennsylvania Association of Numismatics, Barber Coinage, Liberty Seated Coin Club-Liberty Seated Coinage, Early American Coinage - U.S. Copper Coinage (1793-1857), Fly In Club-Flying Eagle & Indian Head Cents (1856-1909).

Author Of: Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Quarters (1838-1891): Larry Briggs

Soon to be Released Publications:
8-TF & 7/8 Morgan Dollars: Hot Fifty: Jeff Oxman & Larry Briggs - 1878-S Morgan Dollar Varieties - Proof Morgan Dollars - Seated Dollars

Co-Authored: Original Draft: Cherry Pickers Guide (1991): Fivaz/Stanton - Cherry Pickers Guide Top 150: Fivaz/Stanton - A Complete Guide to Misplaced Dates: Flynn - A Complete Guide To Misplaced Dates: Liberty Seated Quarters & Seated Dollars Sections: Briggs - Complete Guide to Shield & Liberty Nickels: Peters & Mohon-The Shield Five Cents Series:Fletcher

Publication Contributions: Published Works and Annual Publications - Past and Present: U.S. Seated Half Dimes: Blythe - U.S. Seated Dimes: Greer - U.S. Seated Half Dollars: Wiley/Bugert-U.S.. Dollars:Borchardt/Bowers - U.S.. Dollars: Highfield - Authoritative Reference on Buffalo Nickels: Kevin Flynn, John Wexler, & Ron Pope - Treasure Hunting Walking Liberty Half Dollars: Kevin Flynn & Brian Raines - The Jefferson Nickel RPM Book: James Wiles - Coins Magazine: Krause - World Book of Coins: Krause Publications, Iola, WI - Morgan Dollar & Morgan Dollar VAM (8-TF – 7/8 – Hot 50) Publications: Jeff Oxman - A Guide Book of U.S. Coins (Red Book): Yeoman - A Guide Book of U.S. Coins (Blue Book): Yeoman - Coinage Magazine: Miller Magazine Publisher Trends:: Coin World Magazine, Sidney, OH Trends: Numismatic News Magazine, Iola, WI Trends:: Whitman Publishing House: Atlanta, GA

 
 
 
  
 

It is important to exercise caution when purchasing coins. You should know your dealer and make sure they are experienced and reputable. Most dealers offer a "grace period" to allow inspection and return (if you are not satisfied) of numismatic purchases. No one dealer can specialize in all types and denominations of coins so if you are interested in many different types of coins you may have to seek the advise of several suppliers.

Even expert numismatists and specialists have to occasionally seek advise. If you are a novice a good way to begin your quest for knowledge is to simply purchase a "Red Book", subscribe to "Coin World", and "Numismatic News".The aforementioned publications both issue a supplemental "Trends" or "Pricing Guide". A subscription to "CDN" is highly recommended. "CDN", "Coin Dealer Newsletter" sets the " industry" standard and offers continual market pricing to the Dealer and the Collector.

The best way to gain exception in this industry is to attend trade shows and compare coins, grades, and prices at different tables on the bourse. Even if you are a seasoned veteran it is imperative to keep abreast of the ever changing coin market.