Coin grading is the process by which a certified numismatist determines the grade, or physical condition, of an existing coin. Once the grade is determined, the value of the coin can then be ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (CN) - A federal judge has tossed a class action against eBay, finding that it would not make economic sense for the auction site to run a price-fixing conspiracy on coin-grading ...

(CN) - A coin collector who invented an "eye appeal" grading method can sue companies that he says broke their deal not to use his ideas as their own, a federal judge ruled. Duane Blake, attorney and ...

Here's what one expert looks for when scouting for rare and valuable coins. Keep your eyes peeled -- you might just have some ...

MIAMI -- To avid collectors, coins that stand out as rare or of exceptional quality are worth more than their weight in platinum, silver or gold. Numismatic enthusiasts are often willing to pay a ...

For most of his life, Merced's Jim Stofle has been interested in coins. His knowledge and appreciation of coins have led to a much-heralded ability to evaluate rare examples. When Stofle was about 8 ...

Here are the seven most common mistakes you’ll always want to avoid as a first-time coin collector, according to Biltmore Loan and Jewelry: Making dead-end investments: A detail you’ll find in many ...

So you’ve decided to enter into the fun, challenging world of coin collecting when suddenly words begin getting tossed at you from all angles. Words like, “Numismatist,” “Red Book,” “slabbed,” etc.