This page provides basic information to help you get started.

Learn as much as you can about coin collecting and the study of coins. A great starting point for beginning collectors is “Coin Collecting for Dummies” by Neil Berman and Ron Guth.
Learn the language: Glossary to help understand numismatic terms.
Learn to grade. “Photograde” by James Ruddy is a good guide because all you have to do is match your coin to the photo in the book to determine coin condition.
Good price guide: the best and most popular is the “The Official …

From comments to Collecting Rare Coins:
Hi there;
I owe an old silver coin that I would like to sell.
Here is its description:
Around the rim:
ZWEI. GULDEN . XLV. KET. FORINT*
Front:
Portrait of a couple;
FRANC.IOS.I.D.G.AUSTR.IMP.ET.HUNG.REX.AP.ELISABETHA.IMP.ET.REG*
Back:
Goddess Fortuna with Cornucopia
QUINTUM.MATRIMONII.LUSTRUM.CELEBRANT.XXIV.APRILIS.MDCCCLXXIX*
What is the catalog value and would you be interested in buying it?
Sincerely, Karin Lacy
Chico, CA, karinlacy@gmail.com

1879 Austrian Silver Commemorative Coin

Hi Karin Lacy, it is an Austrian 2 Gulden (equal to two florins or forints) piece commemorating the silver wedding (25th) anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth in 1879. This silver coin should weigh 24.69 …

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