Coin Collecting : How to Start a Coin Collection

May 9, 2010 - 7:33 am 20 Comments

When starting a coin collection, choose the type of coins desired, do research on coins and complete a series of coins before moving on to the next series. Start a coin collection and stay organized with tips from the owner of an antique store in this free video on coin collecting.

Expert: Rui Farius
Bio: Rui Farias has over 20 years of experience in collecting antiques and coins, and 15 years of experience in buying and selling antiques.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:2:40


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20 Responses to “Coin Collecting : How to Start a Coin Collection”

  1. JanAppeldorn151 Says:

    got a roll of …
    got a roll of buffalo nickels !
    not so special in USA , but in Holland …

  2. Razor7581 Says:

    Here’s the thing …
    Here’s the thing about plastic & coins:
    What you want to avoid are the plastic holders that contain PVC, which, nowadays, are hard to come by. Otherwise, plastic holders are just fine.

  3. Wolfvitacus Says:

    I have half a roll …
    I have half a roll of Large Cents from early 1800s, Half Cents, 2-Cent Coin, 3-Cent pieces, – For very old dates – quality isn’t a problem with me. I have some MS-65s from the 30s up, but that’s about as low as my dates go lol for the earlier high quality. I recommend Proof sets for beginner collectors. You can get a 1957 proof set off ebay for under $35 – Totally worth it

  4. Nosfeast Says:

    @TheZiar I went to …
    @TheZiar I went to my local coin shop and bought 4 for my collection I paid $1.45 each for them though.

  5. millerboys31 Says:

    i hav a tare fox …
    i hav a tare fox coin

  6. experthowto Says:

    Wrong. An ANACS …
    Wrong. An ANACS graded 1909 S VDB penny is worth much more when not encased by the ANACS grading company since their grading isn’t as trusted as other companies such as NGC or PCGS. Or, take the 1956 proof set: Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Lincoln Penny, Jefferson Nickel, and Franklin Half Dollar. You might buy it for $60.00. But, you buy the half on its own for $40, the quarter for $20, dime $12, nickel $10, etc.. Breaking the package and selling them separately can make you a profit.

  7. 0PaulVaughn0 Says:

    are you suggesting …
    are you suggesting coins were born in plastic cases? Or that the mint places all it’s coins directly into a plastic case? You’re crazy.

  8. 807DeadPenguins Says:

    Does your uncle …
    Does your uncle also have one of the biggest cawks in Australia? If so, you’re a lucky little boy!

  9. jon204 Says:

    I HAVE A 1880 …
    I HAVE A 1880 INDIAN HEAD PENNY

  10. Poonard Says:

    how can you not …
    how can you not though. I take the diverse road myself and it makes me happy because i leave one type on to another and so on and so forth. I have a lot more fun taking this road even though it might take more organization and timing. Plus, it helps me expand my knowledge and reach into coins. I only have a small collection for now but I feel I have a good sense of what and what not to do. Happy Collecting!

  11. sharpie443 Says:

    I’m way to random …
    I’m way to random in my collection. I collect anything silver. i collect world coins but I only have 2 full sets because i lose interest and find another nationality I like. The only ones I’m constantly looking for are Prussian coins and Imperial Russian coins.

  12. rhiordan88 Says:

    I collect coins and …
    I collect coins and my uncle has one of the biggest coin collections in Australia

  13. xCTx13 Says:

    What the is …
    What the is this bullshit? You never should take a coin out of a plastic case if it came that way. Most of the time as soon as you open the case the coin will decrease in value.

  14. rollingstones129 Says:

    you can usually …
    you can usually find them at coin shop just ask the employee for some indian coins and they might have them

  15. TheZiar Says:

    where or how do you …
    where or how do you get an indian head penny??

  16. HIGHSKOOLx123 Says:

    i just started …
    i just started collecting i have 2 coins and there both from te 1800’s ones a 2 cent coin and ones a indian head penny

  17. JacobRudduck Says:

    I’m a collector too …
    I’m a collector too. I Have a rather large collection, and I am looking to expand it more seriously..

  18. thecoincollective Says:

    This is good advice …
    This is good advice. I’ve been a bit too erratic in my collection.

  19. Paymandie Says:

    That’s a good tip …
    That’s a good tip at the end because i’ve got some silver coins in plastic casings. Guess i’ll have to transfer them too.

  20. sfdpiggy Says:

    what is a good …
    what is a good websit to see the value of coins?

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