Systematic accumulation and study of coins, tokens, paper money, and objects of similar form and purpose. The long-held view that coin collecting began with the Italian Renaissance has been challenged by growing evidence that the activity is far more venerable. There exist a variety of literary accounts of collecting from ancient Greek and Roman sources, and there is tangible archaeological evidence that coins have been collected at least from the Roman era. Collecting was perhaps less important during the Middle Ages, but during the 15th – 16th.........
Coin Collecting for Beginners
I've been collecting coins sporadically since I was a little kid. Once I started surfing the web, I expected to find tons of helpful sites. There are many excellent sites out there (see the links page), but I was surprised that relatively few of them cater to beginners. This site will offer advice for newbies on how to get started, how to pursue this hobby even on a low budget, and some suggestions for those who already have some experience in the hobby but want to renew or expand their interest. Click link for the rest of this article.
The complete beginners guide to coin collecting
Coin collecting, though demanding, is a very rewarding task. The pleasure to be derived, the money to be gained and the potential of keeping legacies can propel one into being a coin collector. For individuals who think it involves a great deal to get started, it is important to recall that little drops of water makes the mighty ocean. One can actually be a successful coin collector by following the these steps:
California State Numismatic Association Events and Coin Shows!
This is a link to the current market prices on various precious metals.
Numismatics and Coin Collecting
This is a site on beginning coin collecting, thanks Jacob