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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.
Experience in the area
Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
Organizations
PCGS, NGC, Rotary
Publications
Physician's Money Digest
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow
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Recent Answers from Joe Hylas
2012-02-01 Knolage:
Check the date. The US did not make $100 bills in 1930. They were made in 1928 and in 1934, then onward. Assuming it's 1934, it all depends upon the condition. In mint condition, they are worth about
2012-01-30 Coin market, valuations (US), sell vs hold:
Hi Bill, First off, I define high premium coins as those that trade for big percentages over their melt value. For example, $20 St Gaudens in MS-66. What I saw happening a few years back has happened
2012-01-29 silver coins:
Chances are that the coins are all common pieces and only trade for their silver content. That said, it may pay to research what you have before selling each coin. Not every company puts serial numbers
2012-01-25 Coin market, valuations (US), sell vs hold:
Hi Bill, First off, let me say that you probably already know the answer to your questions. These coins are all bullion based and trade for close to the bullion value with the exception of the statehood
2012-01-12 pennies:
Hi Phil, There is a small premium on the unopened bag. I assume this is a $50 face value bag? I would say, hold onto them for a few years. You may get $60 for the bag now but delivering it somewhere
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