Do you like the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)?
Absolutely. The practice of third-party grading instills confidence in collectors as far as authenticity and the condition of the coin. It’s an imperative and invaluable part of the hobby of coin collecting.
What drew you to collect coins and do you collect anything else?
When I was a kid, I would go through rolls of pennies and coins looking for ’43 steel pennies. As a young man, I saved silver dollars while working during the summers. Then in my 30s, I started to collect type sets. It wasn’t until 2016 that I was able to start purchasing Saint-Gaudens double eagle gold pieces from local coin dealers.
Now [collecting coins] is much more than a hobby. It’s part of who I am. And it’s an important investment that will support others when I am no longer here.
This story is from the June - July 2023 edition of COINage Magazine.
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