Collecting Rare Coins, Making Modest Mistakes

BY RICHARD GIEDROYC

■ I’m new to coin collecting. Should I try to complete a date series, or should I just buy rare coins? There is no right or wrong answer. Collect what pleases you most. You can collect a date series from circulation. If you decide to pursue “rare” coins, consider it will take money and knowledge to succeed. You may want to start slowly and conservatively, then move on to greater challenges after making your mistakes at a modest expense. ■ How will I know I made mistakes when I first get into buying rare coins? You are putting significant sums forward when you purchase rare coins. There are plenty of scarce and desirable coins in circulation that can be collected at face value. Once you have paid a premium to…

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Numismatic News (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 14, 2025

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