Coin Collecting/Expert Profile


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Expertise

I can answer questions regarding all U.S. Coins, Gold & Silver bullion, including regular mint and proof issue coins and currency. I am a contributor to the 2009 & 2010 "A Guide Book of United States Coins", the Red Book, by R.S. Yeoman.

Experience in the area

I have over 30 years experience in Numismatics. I own a coin shop and have examined thousands of coins over the years.

Organizations

My company is an authorized P.C.G.S. and N.G.C. dealer. I am a Life Member of the American Numismatic Association.

Publications

I have written articles for Coin World and the Rare Coin Market Report.

Education/Credentials

I have a certificate of completion from the American Numismatic Association on how to detect counterfeit U.S. Gold Coins and how to Grade U.S. Coins.

Awards and Honors

I am listed as a contributor to the 2009 & 2010 "A Guide Book of United States Coins", the Red Book, by R.S. Yeoman.

Past/Present Clients

My past consulting clients included eBay, Inc., Yahoo! Auctions, and the United States Postal Service.

What do you like about this subject?

I have a real passion for coins and enjoy maximizing value for customers on both the buying and selling side of a transaction.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

My company continues to grow and we have always had the vision to be the largest Numismatic organization in the world. To do this we maintain a high standard of competitiveness and value to our customers.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There is a lot of history that correlates directly with the designs of many coins. Get into coins and you will learn about history and own something that will last forever.

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Recent Answers from Troy Thoreson

2009-11-24 Coin Value:

Hi John, I just sold a couple of these units yesterday at around $20.00 each. The value of this item is its silver value which is around $18.00. I hope this helps. Yes, the following is a canned

2009-11-23 liberty half dollar 1936:

Hi Lynn, Your Half is worth Silver. The Silver value is around $6.00 at current prices. The coin is not rare and they did make millions of examples in 1936. In general, cleaning is not a good idea

2009-11-21 $2 bills:

Hi Dee, I am guessing your bills are the series of 1976. If so they have a liquid value of $3.25 each. Retail is $8.00 and up depending on where the cancel took place and how strong the collector

2009-11-19 Mercury Dimes:

Hi Betty, Without seeing your coins I will gauge my answer on average examples. Average condition common Mercury dimes dated in the late 30's and 40's are currently worth approx $1.30 each depending

2009-11-19 Buffalo Nickels:

Hi Betty, I need to know what mint your coins were produced at. Take a look at the reverse of your coins at around 6'clock just inside the rim. Look just under the words "Five Cents" - you might

 

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