Articles by Jeff Garrett

In today's technological world, numismatic collectors have plenty of resources to help ensure long-term success in the hobby. If you have a coin question or topic, email [email protected], and he may write about it in a future column. There has [...]

It's a great time to be involved with numismatics as a collector or dealer, and the recent ANA show proved just that. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is one of the most anticipated conventions of the [...]

After the recent unearthing of numismatic rarities in the remains of an old brewery in Belgium, what other discoveries are still waiting to be found? My first chore each day is to plow through emails received overnight. This morning's routine [...]

Now more than ever, the eye appeal of toning is a wildcard that must be considered when pricing rare coins. Someone once said, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." This sublime statement has become a reality in the [...]

Not all coins with the same grade are equal, as each coin's appearance can make a big difference in value. Earlier this week, I was asked to present a podcast on eye appeal. My PowerPoint for the presentation was one [...]

Peace Dollars offer an attractive collecting option, and this date-by-date analysis of the coins emphasizes why the series should be considered. One of the reasons that Peace Dollars are a popular series among collectors is that many consider it to [...]

If you’ve been given a coin collection, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are some answers. What should you do when you inherit a coin collection? If you are a novice who might not know what the collection [...]

Peace Dollars are an excellent option for a silver coin series to collect; here's why. For some reason, one of the most collected coin series in all numismatics is Morgan Silver Dollars, which were struck from 1878 to 1921. These [...]

Rare coins didn't just get more expensive overnight. There were several factors that led to a long-term increase in price. As Senior Editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book), and owner of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, I [...]

Auction results for the 19th century patterns continue to be nothing short of stellar. Yesterday’s Heritage Auctions Platinum Session featured a group of coins that rarely cross the auction block at the same time: a complete set of $4 Stellas. [...]