Hello fellow numismatists. It’s that time of year again – March Numismadness! In last month’s issue I discussed some of the basics of coin grading which was broken down into 3 basic categories, strike, luster and surface preservation. In this column I will go into detail about the coin grading factor of surface preservation, which […]

In this month’s column I would like to talk about coin grading. Becoming a good coin grader is one of the most difficult aspects of being a proficient buyer or seller of coins. It requires “hands on” experience and not just reading a coin grading book. The fact that coin grading is so difficult and […]

Everyone at Christopher’s Fine Jewelry and Rare Coins sincerely hopes you had a joyous holiday season and wish you all the best in 2018.   Just when you think things couldn’t get crazier- they certainly did. From politics to markets, they all seem to defy predictions for us mere mortals.   The coin and precious […]

It is the gift giving season and I am going to take a break from my normal comments on the coin and precious metals markets and focus on the benefits of buying local. I totally understand that people are busier than they ever have been. It is easy to sit in front of your computer […]