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Coin collecting is a truly fun hobby to get into, especially as you become more and more familiar with different coin types, their respective age, and how limited the production is. However, not all coins are available to the public. The rarest and most valuable ones are often just sold in high-end auctions or kept in museums (finding ones for sale is reason enough to think they might be fakes). Hereunder are some of the most collectible ones that should make the devout numismatist’s mouth water. 1913 Liberty Head nickel What makes this nickel highly sought-after is that it was pressed without the permission of the U.S. mint, which had changed the design to that of a Native American. Only five pieces became available to the market, and the most expensive piece was sold for $3.7 million (and it wasn’t even in mint condition). Image source : ngccoin.com 2007 C$1m coin This massive, 100-kg coin was specially minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. It ...

The industry of coin collecting is huge and dynamic, with an estimated net worth of $5 billion in the United States alone. While many people would like to get their hands onto as many types of coins as they want, some enthusiasts have categorized themselves as a certain type of coin collector to have a great knowledge on which clubs they should be part of and which kinds of coin dealers they should find.  Image source: coinsonline.com Type collectors are the ones who choose to collect one example of every coin, denomination, metal, or design from a certain period. These collectors may decide to collect one of each coin from his or her chosen century.  Error collectors look for coins that have minting errors. They keep an eye on coins that have been struck in parts, those that have not been struck at all, or coins that were clipped during the minting process. Many collectors and dealers focus their attention on coins with minting errors.  Novelt...

Coin collecting takes a lot of time and effort. Connoisseurs know that having connections can make things easy and accessible to trades and exchanges. But looking at the hobby as a mere investment robs the collector of the joy of having owning a set of ancient coins. Wanting to become a coin collector for the right reasons can help one stay the course and become more enthusiastic over time. Image source: money.org Successful coin collectors have long studied the coins in their keep, and are aware of the education required before diving into the industry. Some of them collect as this was a hobby of their families for generations. Most of them have their own specialization and focus on a certain coinage. This directs their path in collecting a definite set. Wanting varying sets of coins could be too much of a folly and might lead to frustration.  Connoisseurship requires tons of patience. One cannot learn about numismatics overnight. Dedicating one’s time a...

Unless you are already connected to an established art gallery that acquires artifacts and antiquities directly from estates and collections, it could be quite difficult to lay your hands on the ancient art that you desire. Here’s a quick step by step to make it happen. Preliminary research Have a good idea of what kind of ancient art you’d like to collect, whether from ancient Greece or perhaps the pre-Columbian worlds, or whether glass, stone, metal, pottery, or another form. Read coffee table books as well as high-quality internet resources. Image source : Pixabay.com Catalog research Refer to auction catalogs to get critical information on what have been available for sale and how much people have paid for them. There are plenty of auction companies that handle ancient art, and with their help you can assess quality of art, item condition, provenance, and related factors. Establish a budget Your budget should be entirely up to you,...

Image source: Facebook.com/Sadigh Gallery Ancient Art Collecting ancient artifacts and coins is a worthwhile hobby. However, this activity requires a good eye since there are many stores (especially online) that sell fraudulent items. Instead of wasting time and money on these rip-off items, collectors should first confirm the authenticity of the artifact in their hands. Here are some of the ways to ensure that their prized item is genuine: Have it appraised by archeologists Whether in museums, galleries or schools, archeology students and professionals have been trained to know which items are truly from centuries ago. When an ancient artifact has been with the collector’s family for years or an item has been given as a gift, it’s still practical to have these items appraised to make sure that what they have is not fake. Seek the expertise of an independent appraiser Of course, there are also independent appraisers who are just as skilled as thos...