A coin’s grade is the number one factor in determining price, and even the smallest flaw can result in it being valued at thousands of dollars less. Although any individual can learn to grade coins with accuracy using online services and training, few learn to grade with the pinpoint precision required to become a professional.

1. By Kenneth Goldman

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President of Kenneth Goldman Inc, Kenneth
Goldman has over 50 years of experience in
rare coin collecting. A qualified appraiser for
the Federal Trade Commission, he is an
expert witness for appraisal and valuation of
rare coins, antiques, and currency.
Values of rare coins depend on condition-the
better the condition, the higher the value.

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Coin grading is a process during which the
physical condition of the piece is evaluated.
Grades range from poor to perfect
uncirculated, and most fit somewhere between
the two. In most cases, coins that are considered
uncirculated or in “mint state” were properly
stored and handled immediately after being
minted. Additionally, even coins that are
uncirculated carry different grades depending on
whether they came in contact with other coins
during storage or the minting process.

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A coin’s grade is the number one factor in
determining price, and even the smallest flaw can
result in it being valued at thousands of dollars
less. Although any individual can learn to grade
coins with accuracy using online services and
training, few learn to grade with the pinpoint
precision required to become a professional.
As well as knowing the grade or condition of a
coin, only years of experience can determine how
to sell a coin--to obtain the highest possible sale
price.

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As an example, Mr. Goldman was instrumental in
arranging the sale, from start to finish, of the legendary
1975 No S Proof Roosevelt Dime. This coin, which had
never appeared an ANY public auction sale--- sold for the
unbelievable sum of $349.600.00, a record price paid at
auction for ANY modern US Coin. A great part of this
tremendous result has to do with Mr. Goldman’s expertise
in knowing how, where and when to market this coin for
its maximum selling price. When Mr. Goldman initially had
this coin, he discovered that this would be its first public
appearance. Mr. Goldman capitalized on that fact that
nearly no one else in the entire field was aware of. The
results, as mentioned above, will be forever remembered
by the entire numismatic field. Even other competitors
have mentioned the sale of this coin in their columns and
blogs.

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Mr. Goldman has done this countless times
for his clients. Time and time again, the
results that Mr. Goldman provided to his
clients, far exceeded other offers by self
claimed “experts”---people who had only a
fraction of the experience that Mr. Goldman
has. Mr. Goldman’s theory is that “You can
only sell things once” This advice has led
numerous people to realize much more for
his clients than many other dealers never
thought possible.

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Kenneth Goldman can be reached at:
Address: PO Box 920404 | Needham, MA 02492
Phone number: (781) 449-0058
Email: KenGoldman@aol.com
PNG dealer in Boston area
Professional Numismatics Guild member in
Boston area.
Rare coin appraisal in Boston area