When I started coin collecting, I had a two-cent piece that was different from the other two cent pieces that the guys in the club had. There were two guys and charge of the group then it were longtime collectors. One of the guys offered me $30 for my $0.02 piece. That time in 1979 $30 was a lot of money to a kid just out of high school with newborn son. Fortunately for me the other guy that was in charge of the club said that if that was a coin he thought it was it was a lot more valuable than $30 and he wouldn't allow him to make that deal with me. Turned out my coin is actually very valuable and rare. Thank goodness someone stood up to someone that was willing to take advantage of the beginner
@@kamoroso94 on the back of it the eagle is holding arrows in its hand. The cheaper one of the tool is holding eight arrows, four in each claw and the one that I have is holding 13 arrows representing the original 13 colonies. They made about 1000 of them 20 years ago. It was worth about $2500. But I’m not sure what it’s worth now I haven’t checked that stuff out. I’ve been really cool they’re actually about the sized of the half dollar.
My grandpa was sad when my older brother showed no interest in coins and was thrilled when he learned me and my sister liked collecting so far my oldest coin is a penny from 1961
I used to love how they looked when I was younger and I would collect those that were randomly found around the house and sometimes buy them, but I kept losing them because instead of putting them somewhere safe I loved them so much that I always had them with me so I would often lose them, now I only have 2 left! One of them is the British 10 pence, which I’m proud of because i live in the Middle East and the UK is very far away! The other one I have is my favorite it’s a 2000 irani riyal coin, which is a bit bigger than the British one and way more beautiful and detailed.
I see you, MTG! lol My mother got me into coin collecting when I was young and in my mid-20's my collection was stolen and I gave up. I'm almost 50 now and giving it another go, because I've never really lost my interest. There's a lot of very cool history in coins. Thanks for your videos!
May have been able to claim a homeowners insurance claim and get back maybe a few thousand? I’m just starting to really considering getting into it. Idk how you should start organizing to streamline? By type and years? Look for known errors that way? What about new errors discovered? Do you have to go back and review all your coins? Should you waste time trying to discover new unknown errors? So many opportunities I’d be worried I missed. I’ve been burned before for thousands selling an object so.. 😄
@chaddsteinberg3758 I'd say the higher value errors are fairly well known. You just need a list of dates and types of whatever series you want to collect. And you can catalog them however you like. By dates, years, countries, errors, or all the above..you'll find a system that works for you. And even though I've gone through my collection many times, I found a Franklin Bugs Bunny half in an old mint set. Also a 1962 "hanging 2" Canadian penny. Sometimes you don't see something until your looking for it specifically.
Ive been collecting for almost twenty years. I always tell newbies that collecting coins is not about getting rich , it's about the love of collecting. I also tell people that you don't have to be rich to collect coins I'm far from Rich and over the last 20 years I've amassed a very impressive collection with some very valuable coins. When I say valuable that can sometimes mean valuable as in money but most the time I mean valuable to me. As an example I love halftimes and they're not worth much money but they're valuable to me and I also love ancient coins from the Roman era and they are extremely cheap but they're so cool so my advice to any new collector would be have fun and whatever you do no matter what never clean your coins.
Loved the video, but as a quick note to beginners: not every coin with a low montage will become a key or semi-key date. It all depends on how many were preserved. For example, many Carson City Morgan dollars aren’t very hard to find, despite the mintages being low. In contrast, some Morgan dollars from other mints are harder to find, despite the fact that more were made.
Great video even for the long term collector. Glad you mentioned your other videos and that coin communities like yours exists.. You are a great resource to us all. Thanks for putting the time into making this video.
coin collecting is not about getting rich. it's about the love of collecting. videos like this will help enlighten more people as you all know. i'm more inspired
I just started coin collecting yesterday afternoon and hopefully this will be the video that teaches me what I can’t seem to figure out when I watch all the other videos because the terminology is just so far over my hands right now.
Thanks for the video! I got out of the hobby about 10 years ago (I can’t collect everything!) and was looking to get back into it. But I feel like I’ve forgotten so much. Great to learn some things!
@ Pat: Basically you have to go to dealers or a coin show for the "old coins." However, I was lucky enough to find an 1850s silver 3¢ piece in a trash bin near a Coinstar machine,
Thanks for the videos. I've been a hobbyist for years with lots of wholes in my knowledge. I've been making my way through your videos as I work during the day. Learning a ton!
The entire reason I'm thinking about getting into coin collecting, is because I just found a 1945 Wheat penny just like yours, not as shiny of course. But I found it pretty neat.
Thanks bro. I inherited a coin collection a year ago and looked at it when I got it but didn’t really know what to do. Now I’m gonna collect but I’m naive. The oldest coin I received I believe was 1885. Tons of early 1900’s dimes/Pennie’s.
My father did the same! He left me 3 months ago and There is SOOOO much and he left no instructions or descriptions!! No clue where to start! I did notice I have many that he spoke about and referenced in this video so that’s good I guess lol
I love your clarity when you're explaining things it's real gift. But I would appreciate it if you could talk to us about the types of error coins that are out I think that's would be important information for a. New collector.
Hi Christian, I enjoyed your video, nice over view for the novice. I have collected type coins for many years, off and on, but also major mint errors. You might consider doing a video on the different kinds of error coins. Thanks again, Bill
I hope he has made some since you commented this because I'm mainly only interested in collecting the error coins! I'll have to sub and check his videos for ones about errors.
Thanks I just found a cool looking 1946 no mint mark wheat penny in some spare change Finding a cool coin motivates me to check every nick and dent in all my coins trynna find something cool
as a new collector,i appreaciate a young expert who devotes his time to the public.as a novice in coins and ebay,i bought a few things and love grab bags which u mentioned.the problem is the guys aren't fair.can u supply me with the honest guys?thnx.
@ Josh: A majority of e-Bay sellers are "Wanna bees" looking for a "quick buck." I usually stay out of e-Bay. Some coin shop dealers (and vendors at Coin Shows) have 1 Pound "Grab Bags" for (about) $10 -$12.50.
I’m hooked. I refuse to spend any change I get before looking at them. This isn’t good because I’m saving too many ! How do you decide what to keep and I mean in hope of resealing for a profit or gain ? I need advice before I’m consumed in coinage !
Low-key just made the video to flex those coins on us😂 Jkjk I think you did a great job showing the different types, varieties and other aspects. I wish I had this video when I first began!
I started with collecting coins of my country, one coin from each year of minting since new currency was released, when I collect all 259 of them I will move on older ones, I don't like to spend more than $5 per coin but I got extremely lucky when I bought a bulk of 200 coins from all over the world for just $20 and found couple old ones of wich oldest is 200BC wich alone is worth way more than I paid for and Its so exiting to search through hundreds of them and find rare ones
🇨🇦thanks for clear instructions. I found container of Canadian pennies in storage. I appreciate may not have much value, but their not in use anymore. but I imagine in time they will be. can you suggest a strategy or any counsel. thank you. I will stay in touch with you.
You can tell if pennies are pre 1982 by doing a drop test, the pre 1982 ones have a higher ringing sound while the post 1982 ones will sound sort of like a low pitched clunk
I was waiting eagerly for the M in your collection to see what coin from Mexico (my country) you have, I was trying to guess if you have a 5 pesos or 10 pesos or 2 pesos... and I was surprised for this rare 10 pesos coin in your collection, I didn't now it. What year is this coin?
I just got my first old bill, which has pushed me into coins. I just feel like i am not rich enough to collect the good stuff. I am just going to attain the stuff i like.
No no no do not clean your coins it takes away the value of the coin even if your not going to sell eventually it will mess a coin up if you don't no what your doin
Thanks, I'm a green horn. Had had a bucket of change. I'm overwhelmed, didn't know we're to begin. Is there any tools or how to store? I don't have money's two spend lol. Right now cheapest route
Thank you, Christian! Really enjoyed the video. A couple of question: 1. Any eBay store that you could recommend to buy graded coins? 2. Once coins encapsulated, I have read it at NGC the grade certifications stand for 10 years, what happens next if I bought it just 1 month before expiry? Do I need to regrade it or how does it go?
Okay. Great video and you seem to know your stuff. I don’t want to get that “involved”. I just want to know if the change I got from the store is potentially worth more then face value. Like a quick guide. And I’m speaking in terms of::: I got .35 cents in change, 3 dimes 1 nickel, are any of the 4 coins worth even 1¢ more then it’s face value! How do I find this out?
I love to see videos explaining the basics of coin collecting. It definitely helps people join this fantastic hobby.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
@@TreasureTownCoins You're very welcome!
Where does one start?
When I started coin collecting, I had a two-cent piece that was different from the other two cent pieces that the guys in the club had. There were two guys and charge of the group then it were longtime collectors. One of the guys offered me $30 for my $0.02 piece. That time in 1979 $30 was a lot of money to a kid just out of high school with newborn son. Fortunately for me the other guy that was in charge of the club said that if that was a coin he thought it was it was a lot more valuable than $30 and he wouldn't allow him to make that deal with me. Turned out my coin is actually very valuable and rare. Thank goodness someone stood up to someone that was willing to take advantage of the beginner
What made it so valuable?
@@kamoroso94 on the back of it the eagle is holding arrows in its hand. The cheaper one of the tool is holding eight arrows, four in each claw and the one that I have is holding 13 arrows representing the original 13 colonies. They made about 1000 of them 20 years ago. It was worth about $2500. But I’m not sure what it’s worth now I haven’t checked that stuff out. I’ve been really cool they’re actually about the sized of the half dollar.
It's worth about $35,000 now
My grandpa was sad when my older brother showed no interest in coins and was thrilled when he learned me and my sister liked collecting so far my oldest coin is a penny from 1961
damn mine is a hammered coin from 17th century and 2 east india trading company coins from 1835 and 1858
Have you collected anything older lately? What do you like to collect?
I want to hear about your journey.
Mine started with my granddad, too.
All i know is that the older copper pennies sound cooler when you flip them through the air
Try a real silver coin
I know this is a year later...but this cracked me up
Really, I need to try now
Make sure you check every 1983 penny this way!
I used to love how they looked when I was younger and I would collect those that were randomly found around the house and sometimes buy them, but I kept losing them because instead of putting them somewhere safe I loved them so much that I always had them with me so I would often lose them, now I only have 2 left! One of them is the British 10 pence, which I’m proud of because i live in the Middle East and the UK is very far away! The other one I have is my favorite it’s a 2000 irani riyal coin, which is a bit bigger than the British one and way more beautiful and detailed.
Where do you live?
@@royshamir7977iraqi kurdistan.
I see you, MTG! lol My mother got me into coin collecting when I was young and in my mid-20's my collection was stolen and I gave up. I'm almost 50 now and giving it another go, because I've never really lost my interest. There's a lot of very cool history in coins. Thanks for your videos!
Thanks for sharing!! And it's a great game!
May have been able to claim a homeowners insurance claim and get back maybe a few thousand? I’m just starting to really considering getting into it. Idk how you should start organizing to streamline? By type and years? Look for known errors that way? What about new errors discovered? Do you have to go back and review all your coins? Should you waste time trying to discover new unknown errors? So many opportunities I’d be worried I missed. I’ve been burned before for thousands selling an object so.. 😄
@chaddsteinberg3758
I'd say the higher value errors are fairly well known. You just need a list of dates and types of whatever series you want to collect.
And you can catalog them however you like. By dates, years, countries, errors, or all the above..you'll find a system that works for you.
And even though I've gone through my collection many times, I found a Franklin Bugs Bunny half in an old mint set. Also a 1962 "hanging 2" Canadian penny. Sometimes you don't see something until your looking for it specifically.
Ive been collecting for almost twenty years. I always tell newbies that collecting coins is not about getting rich , it's about the love of collecting. I also tell people that you don't have to be rich to collect coins I'm far from Rich and over the last 20 years I've amassed a very impressive collection with some very valuable coins. When I say valuable that can sometimes mean valuable as in money but most the time I mean valuable to me. As an example I love halftimes and they're not worth much money but they're valuable to me and I also love ancient coins from the Roman era and they are extremely cheap but they're so cool so my advice to any new collector would be have fun and whatever you do no matter what never clean your coins.
Thank you
Loved the video, but as a quick note to beginners: not every coin with a low montage will become a key or semi-key date. It all depends on how many were preserved. For example, many Carson City Morgan dollars aren’t very hard to find, despite the mintages being low. In contrast, some Morgan dollars from other mints are harder to find, despite the fact that more were made.
Great point!
Great video! We need to encourage more people to become coin collectors and to help them along the way.
I want to become a coin collector I do I even begin
@@bigteezim2639
Got a pocket full Iod change? 😄
Have you begun, yet?
This is a great introductory video for those new to collecting!
Thanks!
I'm always trying to get people into collecting coins and these types of videos help a lot, thanks.
Great video even for the long term collector. Glad you mentioned your other videos and that coin communities like yours exists.. You are a great resource to us all. Thanks for putting the time into making this video.
Thank you!
coin collecting is not about getting rich. it's about the love of collecting. videos like this will help enlighten more people as you all know. i'm more inspired
Merry Christmas to You Kevin !!😊
I just started coin collecting yesterday afternoon and hopefully this will be the video that teaches me what I can’t seem to figure out when I watch all the other videos because the terminology is just so far over my hands right now.
Just started collecting and started following you I am learning alot from your videos thank you so much and I think I have seen you on whatnot
Thanks for the video! I got out of the hobby about 10 years ago (I can’t collect everything!) and was looking to get back into it. But I feel like I’ve forgotten so much. Great to learn some things!
I am the target viewer. I know nothing about coin collecting but have a passing interest. Thank you.
Great hobby for young and old, beginners and advanced!
Rewatching my friend! Excellent video and thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks again!
This was super helpful! Even though I am in Canada, the same things apply. Great job, I am a big fan!
Those old coins are SO cool. I have been looking for some of those early 1800's coins but haven't had any luck.
@ Pat: Basically you have to go to dealers or a coin show for the "old coins." However, I was lucky enough to find an 1850s silver 3¢ piece in a trash bin near a Coinstar machine,
Good luck! Can be really tough - if you save about $50 you can probably buy a half cent, large cent, 2 cent, and 3 cent which would be pretty sweet!
eBay you will find some good deals on there just be careful of the seller always check the comments
Yep, you know you stuff about coins!!
Anyone new should definitely subscribe!!
Have a GREAT Day!!!
Thanks Shane!
Awesome video, I look forward to hearing more from you. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to checking out your other videos.
I have a reproduced 1861 confederate cent it’s from when a guy found the old beat up dies back in 1960s and made a ton
Neat!
Thanks for the info... I am thinking of starting to collect coins. This is some great starting info.
Thanks for the videos. I've been a hobbyist for years with lots of wholes in my knowledge. I've been making my way through your videos as I work during the day. Learning a ton!
Great to hear!
Hey I just started collecting coins thank you so much!!!!!
Awesome!! Have fun with it!
Thank you. We collected years ago, but we really don't understand it all. You have a wealth of info that can be helpful.
There's sooooo much to learn about coins and errors and types and so much more it's so addictive
The entire reason I'm thinking about getting into coin collecting, is because I just found a 1945 Wheat penny just like yours, not as shiny of course. But I found it pretty neat.
Thanks bro. I inherited a coin collection a year ago and looked at it when I got it but didn’t really know what to do. Now I’m gonna collect but I’m naive. The oldest coin I received I believe was 1885. Tons of early 1900’s dimes/Pennie’s.
Thanks for the info!! Love the shirt.
Thanks so much for such a great video 🥰 my father in law passed and left all these amazing (and some jumbled coins) hah I had no idea where to start!
My father did the same! He left me 3 months ago and There is SOOOO much and he left no instructions or descriptions!! No clue where to start! I did notice I have many that he spoke about and referenced in this video so that’s good I guess lol
I always start by sorting them out in this situation then go from there
I recently got into coin collecting the past 6 months and Iove it
Can u help me please
It's so addictive and fun so much to learn I've been collecting for about three and a half years and still I learn something new like daily
@@noahcarter4743 what do you need help with
good video. Let's encourage the next generation of collectors to save the hobby.
Agreed!
Thank you for sharing. I had a $500 bill one time no idea, and wheat pennies, I lost collectibles… Now I’m learning.
I really enjoyed that vid - thanks!
I love your clarity when you're explaining things it's real gift. But I would appreciate it if you could talk to us about the types of error coins that are out I think that's would be important information for a. New collector.
Good job. Thank you. I’m a dabbling old new collector. Probably making all the mistakes you mentioned. But your video presentation was good.
Thanks for the information!
Very well put together thank you my friend
Thank you!! I needed this info.
Thanks for making this!
Homie got a haircut for the end. I see you 👀 😂
Hahaha tried to edit out the barber noises
Great video, very informative. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Just finished watching ur vlog bro, thanks got my answers, keep it up
Awesome video!
cool video i think its a nice intro to any new coin collector
"Refresher" for "oldtimers" as well.🧓
I appreciate it!
Awesome. Just subscribed.
Hi Christian, I enjoyed your video, nice over view for the novice. I have collected type coins for many years, off and on, but also major mint errors. You might consider doing a video on the different kinds of error coins. Thanks again, Bill
That's great! I think I will in the long term - definitely a good topic.
I hope he has made some since you commented this because I'm mainly only interested in collecting the error coins! I'll have to sub and check his videos for ones about errors.
Good video. It helped me a bunch :)
Thanks for the video and informaton about US coins and collect them. Greatings from Holland
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good Job young Man !!🙏🙏
Thanks
I just found a cool looking 1946 no mint mark wheat penny in some spare change
Finding a cool coin motivates me to check every nick and dent in all my coins trynna find something cool
Big like 1.1K++++ AWESOME information and absolutely amazing looking coins!!
"This on is AU50"
Me: Hmmm yes gold
"Which means about uncirculated"
Oh
Thanks for the video brother 🙏
Great intro to coin collecting ... learned a lot
Awesome! Thank you!
Great summary, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for beginner overview. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Wish I had this when I started out! Great job Christian
Thanks Antek!
How much money have you invested so far in coins?
Good collection!
Great video
Great info….well presented
Glad it was helpful!
Nice WOTS booster box in the back
I just like the way silver coins sound
I don't know what happened but I've been subscribed to you for over a year and I just had to subscribe to your channel again today hmmm
Greate video dude
as a new collector,i appreaciate a young expert who devotes his time to the public.as a novice in coins and ebay,i bought a few things and love grab bags which u mentioned.the problem is the guys aren't fair.can u supply me with the honest guys?thnx.
@ Josh: A majority of e-Bay sellers are "Wanna bees" looking for a "quick buck." I usually stay out of e-Bay. Some coin shop dealers (and vendors at Coin Shows) have 1 Pound "Grab Bags" for (about) $10 -$12.50.
A lot of eBay sellers rip people off. I'd see how Coincrate pans out (if it does well or not, more videos from other people are coming soon).
I wish i could watch this when i started
I’m just starting! Any specific advice??
I’m hooked. I refuse to spend any change I get before looking at them. This isn’t good because I’m saving too many ! How do you decide what to keep and I mean in hope of resealing for a profit or gain ? I need advice before I’m consumed in coinage !
Saving this video for my kids haha! Great video!
Awesome! Thank you!
very helpful
Hey my coin collecting family!! . i just picked up some b.u. 1/4 balboas 1947 i have 10 of them for sale...17$ shipped
Low-key just made the video to flex those coins on us😂 Jkjk I think you did a great job showing the different types, varieties and other aspects. I wish I had this video when I first began!
Hahaha had to happen at some point!
You've gained a subscriber, 6hanks for the cool vid.
Thanks Ethan!
Do you think Santa will bring you some cool coins Quin ??
I started with collecting coins of my country, one coin from each year of minting since new currency was released, when I collect all 259 of them I will move on older ones, I don't like to spend more than $5 per coin but I got extremely lucky when I bought a bulk of 200 coins from all over the world for just $20 and found couple old ones of wich oldest is 200BC wich alone is worth way more than I paid for and Its so exiting to search through hundreds of them and find rare ones
Interesting! That is exciting.
Nice typeset. I also use proof coins for the modern (after 1964) issues
Thanks! I think it's a cool addition to the set!
🇨🇦thanks for clear instructions. I found container of Canadian pennies in storage. I appreciate may not have much value, but their not in use anymore. but I imagine in time they will be. can you suggest a strategy or any counsel. thank you. I will stay in touch with you.
Great info 👍
I like it
You can tell if pennies are pre 1982 by doing a drop test, the pre 1982 ones have a higher ringing sound while the post 1982 ones will sound sort of like a low pitched clunk
Cool video
I was waiting eagerly for the M in your collection to see what coin from Mexico (my country) you have, I was trying to guess if you have a 5 pesos or 10 pesos or 2 pesos... and I was surprised for this rare 10 pesos coin in your collection, I didn't now it. What year is this coin?
Well made. Thank you. New subby!
You didnt really explain how to get started with coin collecting but thanks for the help
I have seen that poster in the background above your left shoulder a few times. Any chance you can reference where to purchase one?
Nice coin collection video.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for your nice reply. Watch our videos and say your valuable comments. Thanks for your great support
I just got my first old bill, which has pushed me into coins. I just feel like i am not rich enough to collect the good stuff. I am just going to attain the stuff i like.
Is it advisable to clean old coins, if so how and what sort of cleaning method is being used, thanks for ur fascinating vlog.
No no no do not clean your coins it takes away the value of the coin even if your not going to sell eventually it will mess a coin up if you don't no what your doin
Been doing this 30 years sunny
I have a set of world coins
i love this so much thank you
I'm glad you like it!
Thanks for the lesson. The video was precise , informative, and a great intro to the coin collecting world. Will subscribe and view your other videos.
Thanks, I'm a green horn. Had had a bucket of change. I'm overwhelmed, didn't know we're to begin. Is there any tools or how to store? I don't have money's two spend lol. Right now cheapest route
Do you have any ways to outreach for questions? Your content is excellent
If you need help I can help with questions anytime I no your post was from years ago but I can still help if needed
Thank you, Christian! Really enjoyed the video.
A couple of question:
1. Any eBay store that you could recommend to buy graded coins?
2. Once coins encapsulated, I have read it at NGC the grade certifications stand for 10 years, what happens next if I bought it just 1 month before expiry? Do I need to regrade it or how does it go?
Not necessarily for eBay, but avoid Russia/Asian sellers on raw US coins because of fakes... the NGC coins can stay in the holder forever!
Okay. Great video and you seem to know your stuff. I don’t want to get that “involved”. I just want to know if the change I got from the store is potentially worth more then face value. Like a quick guide. And I’m speaking in terms of::: I got .35 cents in change, 3 dimes 1 nickel, are any of the 4 coins worth even 1¢ more then it’s face value! How do I find this out?