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Gordon Petersen

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions regarding grading,condition and value for United States Coins. I can also answer questions about selling coins on Ebay. I cannot answer questions about paper money or coins from other countries. In almost every situation, I will need to see at least a picture or a scan of any specific coin submitted, so please don't ask what a coin is worth without send a clear image of it along with your question.

Jim Lawniczak

U.S.
Available
I will answer your questions about encased coins (lucky pennies), which are advertising and event tokens with coins, unually cents, struck with the token.

David McConaghy

U.S.
Available
I can answer most questions about coin identification, grading and counterfeit detection. I can answer questions about US and Foreign coins & currency, ancient coins too.

Ronald Fern

U.S.
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I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.

barry cutts

France
Available
Renowned technology and business copywriter as well as established specialist in British and French coins; of any period for British but post 1780-ish for French; and any denomination....Origins and history of British silver coins (crowns, halfcrowns and florins) primarily from the reign of Charles I onwards. Matters relating to their value, saleability, condition, desirability and related issues. Broadly speaking I am pretty clued-up on most European coins too. Not American coins at all.

Steven T. Feltner

U.S.
Available
I can answer most questions regarding United States coinage from colonial times to present. I am aware of current market values and can usually give a close estimate as to the value of a coin. If you could send a picture it makes it easier to place a value. I am not educated in the area of world coins or any type of currency. I am an avid researcher and would love to tackle any questions you may have for me!

Lazar Trivunovic

Slovenia
Available
I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1987. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Dr Kavan Ratnatunga

Sri Lanka
Available
I can only answer any question regarding Paper Money, coins and Tokens that circulated in Ceylon/Sri Lanka of any era which extends back to 300 BCE. I maintain website coins.lakdiva.org which may help you identify your coin. If Country is any other or unknown, coin should have been found in Sri Lanka. Please Do not ask questions about any coins or currency of other countries including USA. Thank You.

Joe Hylas

U.S.
Available
Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

Miroslav Rusinov

Bulgaria
Available
I can answer to every question about Roman and Greek coins.

Dmitry Livshits

U.S.
Available
My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.

Dan Moore

U.S.
Available
My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

Greg Davis

U.S.
Available
US paper money is my hobby and passion.

Troy Thoreson

U.S.
Available
Please, no error coin questions unless your coin is dated 1955 or before. I can answer questions regarding all U.S. Coins, Gold & Silver bullion, including regular mint and proof issue coins and currency. Since 2009, I have been contributing to the Red Book, "A Guide Book of United States Coins", by R.S. Yeoman along with two other publications. I currently run two coin shops in California.

Recent Answers

2012-02-08 HONG KONG COIN SET 1997:

Doug:    World coins are not my strong point. I passed on the question the first time. I suggest you re-ask the question to a world coin expert. Review the experts profile, and pick the best one.     I

2012-02-08 Old nickel found:

Hi Jennifer,    Most of the V-Nickels I see have a full rim on the front (notice the circle framing towards its edge on the front), and a partial rim on the back.  Most likely you cannot read any letters

2012-02-08 Kwang Tung Coin:

Hello Katrina,    Unless you have really really really really good provenance on this coin I am 99.99% sure that this is not real.    You can get this weighed; and if it comes out between 26.8 and 27.4

2012-02-07 maria theresia 1780:

Hi Bhargav,  Your coin appears to have two tail feathers in the center row of the tail. It is difficult to see for sure from the picture. This would make it the Calcutta or Bombay type, possibly the Birmingham

2012-02-06 1970 s DDO? New Varaiety!:

Beck:    I can't see the doubling you speak of on the attached photo. I'm not familiar with all the new DD coins that are found. Your best bet would be to try John Wexler at http://doubleddie.com/ as new

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