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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.
Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG
Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News
Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964 BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968
Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.
What do you like about this subject?
Understanding how coins and currency are made, and sharing my knowledge of errors and varieties with others.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will | 02/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Clint | 02/09/12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
| Mirza Beck | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Sir, for your advise.God ..... |
| Jess | 02/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very professional response and timely |
| md | 02/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the information. You provided several ..... |
Recent Answers from Ronald Fern
2012-02-10 1940 Quarter:
Will: Which is it? 1840 or 1940? I'm guessing it's a 1840-O seated liberty quarter. Ebay has one in good condition for $59.99. See: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1840-O-LARGE-O-NO-DRAPERY-SEATED-QUARTER-25c-VG-/2807505
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
2012-02-06 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
2012-01-31 1968D Penny Yellow tint:
Jon: There are known incidences of coins being struck by mixed metal copper planchet. They can range from red to yellow in color, and some are mixed with both colors. The error is a result of the metals
2012-01-31 Silver dollar:
Clint: A true MS65 1881-S Morgan Dollar would retail for about $125. There is a big jump between MS-64 and MS-65. The MS-64 only retails for about $65, less than half of the value for a coin one point
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