Numismatist catalogue

Provides a wide array of services for all collectors, dealing in items ranging from modest value to solo known rarities. Adem's expertise encompasses all world banknotes and coins, but he specializes in Canadian and Asian numismatics. Adem enjoys conversing about coins and banknotes with clients and regularly attends major Canadian and U.S. coin shows. Justin KatzSenior Numismatist, Buyer and Consignment DirectorMiami Justin Katz Justin’s interest in numismatics began at the age of eight when his grandmother gifted him his father’s partially filled coin albums, a collection of Morgan and Peace dollars, and a container of coins that had been saved over the course of 40 years. This early experience ignited a lifelong passion for numismatics. His professional journey began at 16 when he started trading coins. At 19, he gained his first experience working at a numismatic retail establishment, Miami Gold Coins, and since then, he has become a seasoned numismatist through continuous work and dedication to the industry. Over his career, he has operated his own numismatic company and served as Senior Numismatist at a well-known numismatic firm, Pegasus Coin and Jewelry. He is a long-time member and current life member of both the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Florida United Numismatists (FUN), and he is a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). Born and raised in Miami, Justin is a graduate of Gulliver Preparatory School and earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida. He has been an avid collector of Franklin half dollars with Full Bell Lines and has handled tens of thousands of Uncirculated examples. John KraljevichDirector of Numismatic AmericanaVirginia John Kraljevich A native of historic Chester County Pennsylvania and a graduate of the University of Virginia, John h​as been sought out for his expertise on early numismatic Americana since his teen years. For over a decade, he has been a popular annual instructor on early American topics at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar. As a regular columnist in the ANA journal​ The Numismatist ​​and the national bi-weekly ​Coin World​​ , John has been honored for his research

And writing by the ANA and the Numismatic Literary Guild. Several auction catalogs penned by John have become classic reference works, including The LaRiviere Collection of Betts and Indian Peace medals, The Eliasberg Collection of World Gold Coins, and The Roehrs Collection of Regulated Gold. John has been elected by his peers as a member of the Rittenhouse Society, an honorary fraternity of numismatic researchers, and as a Fellow of the American Numismatic Society. His counsel has been sought by institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution, Colonial Williamsburg, The Massachusetts Historical Society, Monticello, and others, and he has been quoted on numismatic topics by mainstream media around the world, including CNN, The Associated Press, National Public Radio, and BBC.​​​​​​​ Nirat LertchitvikulDirector of Asian OperationsHong Kong, China Nirat Lertchitvikul Nirat Lertchitvikul has been a major force in the Asian coin and paper money market since becoming a full-time numismatist in 1979. He has traveled extensively, seeking rarities from China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Straits Settlements, Korea, and other Asian countries, aided by his vast numismatic knowledge and his ability to communicate fluently in several languages.​ Ping LertchitvikulManager of Asian OperationsHong Kong, China Ping Lertchitvikul Over the past two decades, Ping Lertchit has traveled across Asia as one of the leading female numismatists, bringing her expertise to collectors across dozens of countries and executing the sale of some of Asia's top collections. Using her vast knowledge of Asian history paired with her fluency in many languages, she is a premier expert in both the numismatic industry as well as the development of the hobby. In 2020, she was a key player in the record breaking 10 year anniversary SBPHK auction. Chris MaisanoNumismatistPennsylvania Chris Maisano ​Chris joined the Stack’s Bowers Galleries team in the summer of 2021 as a numismatist for the newly opened Philadelphia gallery. Since 2013, Chris has been avidly collecting coins, traveling to shows and immersing himself in the hobby. He became a lifetime member of the ANA in 2017, has attended the ANA summer seminar from 2015 through 2019, and was the 2015 PNG Young Numismatist Scholarship Award winner. Chris

On a personal level.Is Coin Collecting Profitable?Yes! Many collectors simply love the hobby, and aren't in it to make big profits. Yet collecting coins and holding them for several years is often a viable investment strategy.This may be due to the melt value of the coins rising over time (if they are made of silver or gold). Coins can also appreciate in value due to their popularity or because of a limited mintage (scarcity).As a general rule of thumb, it's advisable to collect the highest-grade coins (i.e. coins in exceptionally good condition) that you can afford. These are the coins that tend to have the highest profit potential.How Can You Tell If A Coin Is Rare?You will usually have to consult a numismatist or numismatic expert to ascertain the rarity of a coin. The numismatist will be able to identify what type of coin you have, and determine whether it is a rare coin or commonplace pocket change.How Do I Know If My Coin Is Worth Money?You will have to correctly identify what coin you have to figure out its value. Once you know what the coin is, there are many price guides you can reference to get a general idea of how much the coin is worth. Here are some of the most reliable price guides used by collectors:A Guide Book of United States Coins (known as The Official "Red Book"), updated each year by Whitman PublishingPCGS Price GuideNGC Price GuideUSA CoinBookThe information on this page does not constitute

Numismatist of the last 50 years. Beginning in 1953, Dave's contributions to numismatics have continued uninterrupted and unabated to the present day. His work with rare coins is so voluminous and so extraordinary that he was named by COINage magazine in 1999 as one of the "Numismatists of the Century," one of only six living individuals to receive this honor. Dave's dedication to the hobby and his lifelong interest in rare coins, along with his pursuit of scholarly knowledge, have made him one of the most honored and revered numismatists of all time. Dave is the only person to have served as president of both the Professional Numismatists Guild (1977-1979) and the American Numismatic Association (1983-1985). He has received the highest honor from the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), the Founders Award; and from the ANA, he has received its two most distinguished awards — Numismatist of the Year and the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award, and is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. He lectures annually at Harvard University and has appeared on the "Today Show" as well as programs on CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, The Discovery Channel, and The History Channel. Dave is the most prolific numismatic author of our generation, having produced 50 works, hundreds of auction and other catalogs, and several thousand articles, mostly written in the field of rare coins. In 2000-2003 he was central in the marketing of the gold coins and ingots from the vast treasure of the S.S. Central America and wrote the definitive book on the subject, A California Gold Rush History Featuring Treasure from the S.S. Central America. He also serves as numismatic director of Whitman Publishing LLC, where he has produced many other books including more than a half dozen in the very popular Bowers Series. More of Dave’s books have won “Book of the Year” honors from the Numismatic Literary Guild than any other author. From the PNG, he has received the coveted Friedberg Award a record seven times! During his illustrious career, he has cataloged and sold at public auction many of the finest and most valuable and

Numismatic hobby, in 1998 Christensen started his own company and began traveling in Europe to collector shows, buying and selling world paper money. In 2014, he moved to the United States with his wife and family, and participated in American coin and currency shows. Today Henrik lives with his wife and two children on a farm in Nebraska. Stanley ChuBoston Store ManagerMassachusetts Stanley Chu Stanley was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. His interest in coin and paper money collecting started in his youth. After completing his homework and studies, one of his duties in helping at his family bakery in Chinatown was to count and sort coins and currency and prepare them for the bank deposit the next day. He was taught to sort out all the non-U.S. coinage, U.S. silver coinage, and U.S. type coins such Wheat cents, Buffalo nickels, silver certificates, etc. from the general circulating types. Best of all, he got to keep the findings as his reward for identifying them. As his interest in coin and currency collecting grew, his mother brought him to coin shows where he started to collect coins and currency that reflects his heritage, focusing on Chinese and British Hong Kong coins and currency including the British Trade dollar series. After graduating with honors from Suffolk University in Boston with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting, he worked in the accounting field for three years before he started his professional numismatic career. For the next decade, he worked as a numismatist at Colonial Trading Company in Boston prior to joining the Stacks Bowers’ team. Stanley is a life member at the American Numismatic Association, New England Numismatic Association, Nashua Coin Club, and the Florida United Numismatist. Since 2016, he has been a volunteer district representative for the ANA representing the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. While serving as a district representative, in 2019 he also started serving on the membership committee of the ANA. With his dedication and efforts in promoting and educating others in numismatics, he was awarded with the ANA Presidential Award

His superb reputation, strong customer relationships, and numismatic expertise have kept Bill at the top of the field throughout his career. He was the Chief Numismatist at Superior Galleries for four years, a grader at Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) for two years, and a Grader/Finalizer at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for nine years. Bill has been recognized as an Expert Witness in Federal Court cases on several occasions. His commitment to the hobby also includes acting as an instructor of Advanced Grading at the summer seminar sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), one of the leading collector organizations. Among Bill’s other passions are car racing and art from the turn of the century. Andrés CortázarDirector of Consignments, Senior NumismatistMiami Andrés Cortázar Andrés brings to Stack’s Bowers Galleries superb numismatic expertise and a focus on Latin America that has long been recognized in the hobby. His passion for numismatics began when he was only four, as his father kept a small safe in the house for his most important keepsakes, including banknotes from his childhood given to him by his grandmother. Andrés was allowed to view and gently handle the notes, and they instantly captured his interest. He and his father then embarked on building a banknote collection together. As the third generation of collectors, Andrés maintains his family’s tradition of collecting banknotes from Colombia, Venezuela, and other Latin American countries, as well as from around the world. Andrés’ career began with an Industrial and Systems Engineering degree from Florida International University (USA), followed by a master’s degree in economics and international trade from the University of Shanghai (People's Republic of China). As a numismatist, his expertise and talents as a researcher, lecturer, advisor, and author have been highly sought after by a variety of organizations. Andrés was the president of the Numismatic Foundation of Colombia (NUMISCOL) for more than five years and served as a Numismatic Advisor for the Colombian Central Bank and Curator for the Casa de la Moneda de Bogotá Museum. He also served as president of the Third International Convention of Historians and Numismatists Cartagena