If you have recently inherited a coin collection and are feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and watch this short video series before you do anything else.
I've been buying, selling, and appraising coin collections for decades. Let me introduce you to some common concepts and themes I use in determining coin values.
I'll give you an overview of how we grade coins.
We will explore the S.C.A.D. acronym and how it helps determine the value of coins.
Then we'll conclude with some tips about selling your collection, should you reach that position with the help of your legal and financial professionals.
Parts I and II of this series will be of interest to anyone in the position of evaluating a coin collection for the first time--but also for those who are collectors who might need ideas for what happens with their collections. Part III will help you navigate the slightly more complex world of gold coins should your collection contain them.