Ep.39 - Part 2 Intro to Pioneer Gold Coins with David McCarthy of Kagin's #numismatics #rarecoins

Ep.45 - Commemorative Half Dollars with Larry Shepherd #coin #numismatics #silver #rarecoins

In this episode, Larry Shepherd shares his extensive knowledge of American commemorative coins, their history, design, and the nuances of collecting and grading. Tony Gryckiewicz explores fascinating stories behind rare coins, toning patterns, and market trends, providing valuable insights for collectors and enthusiasts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cabbage Coins Podcast 05:06 Larry Shepherd's Journey in Coin Collecting 09:35 The Antietam Commemorative Half Dollar 13:38 The Isabella Quarter: A Collector's Dream 20:37 The Lafayette Dollar: A Unique Commemorative 23:35 The Dark Ages of Coin Collecting 32:10 Understanding Toning in Commemorative Coins 40:11 California Toning: A Cautionary Tale 40:35 Debunking Myths of Coin Toning 44:07 Understanding Commemorative Coin Variations 48:01 The Significance of Coin Design and History 52:26 Exploring the Rarity and Value of Commemoratives 55:55 The Role of Dealers in Coin Collecting 01:00:06 The Impact of Commemorative Coin Design Choices 01:03:50 Navigating the Market for High-End Commemoratives 01:06:53 The Allure of Hawaiian Commemoratives Where to find Tony and Cabbage Coins: https://cabbagecoins.com/ Email: tony@cabbagecoins.com IG: @cabbage_coins Where to find Larry and SIMCO Numismatics https://simplythefinestcommems.com/ Email: simcocoins@gmail.com Upcoming shows: https://cabbagecoins.com/coinshows/ Intro/Outro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz

Ep.44 - How to Grade Capped Bust Half Dollars with Owen Seymour #numismatics #coin #coins #silver

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Capped Bust Half Dollars with expert Owen Seymour. Learn about grading, identifying problems, and what makes this series a rewarding challenge for collectors and dealers alike. Key Topics History and significance of Capped Bust Half Dollars Grading fundamentals and key indicators Common problems and how to identify them The importance of strike quality and patina Tips for collectors and dealers Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Numismatics and Cabbage Coins Podcast 02:14 Fundamentals of Capped Bust Half Dollars 02:59 Grading Capped Bust Half Dollars: Fine 15 Example 05:41 Grading Capped Bust Half Dollars: VF-30 Example 07:55 Grading Capped Bust Half Dollars: XF-45 Example 12:33 Grading Capped Bust Half Dollars: AU-53 Example 14:55 Grading Capped Bust Half Dollars: AU-58 Example 19:41 Grading Capped Bust Half Dollars: MS-62 Example 22:15 Grading Capped Bust Half Dollars: MS-65 Example 23:43 Proof Capped Bust Half Dollars 25:12 Poorly Struck Capped Bust Half Dollars 25:49 Understanding Die Cracks in Coins 27:51 Evaluating Coin Grades: The Importance of the Reverse 29:54 Identifying Problem Coins: What to Look For 32:31 The Dangers of Artificial Toning 36:08 Recognizing Whizzed Coins and Their Pitfalls 40:00 Terminal Toning: Causes and Consequences 43:01 The Impact of Cleaning on Coin Value 47:55 Understanding Graffiti on Coins 50:38 Final Thoughts on Collecting Capped Bust Half Dollars Where to find Tony and Cabbage Coins: https://cabbagecoins.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21oc28tZmFpeWNiWjNqcFZvS0wtWE9ya0lUZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttTV8wMWtrYTRJUWJ0V29iN2ViRUw4Mm5GMGdUSHA3YlJveWRqSFZKZm5id0dCS3owX1NFUEREd1NuZk92V2NsMGhJekJ1bk9raVR6LTZ4VllTbkRub2EyeHI0Si1QVzVuQmVVR0xTWDdaMFZXdXdTQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcabbagecoins.com%2F&v=9wkENv0wiC0] Email: tony@cabbagecoins.com IG: @cabbage_coins Owen Seymour Co-Owner - Rarity7 Coins and Currency IG: @pa_coins Email: owen@rarity7.com https://www.rarity7.com/ PAN Show May 28-30, 2026 Monroeville PA Tables: Cabbage Coins - 420 Rarity7 Coins - 305 & 307 Intro/Outro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz

Ep.43 - Collecting Early Half Cents with Chad Stachowicz #rarecoins #numismatics #copper #history

In this episode, Tony Gryckiewicz interviews coin expert Chad Stachowicz about coin collecting, grading, and the innovative AI grading model Chad has developed. They explore key series like Half Cents, the importance of original surfaces, and the future of AI in numismatics. Chapters 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI] Introduction to Coin Collecting and AI Grading 02:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=170s] Chad's Journey into Coin Collecting 05:32 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=332s] The Rarity and Significance of the 1796 Half Cent 07:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=460s] Exploring the 1803 Half Cent and Its Historical Context 10:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=650s] The Importance of Originality in Coin Collecting 13:12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=792s] The Role of Grading and CAC Stickers in Coin Value 16:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=969s] Understanding Dipping and Its Effects on Copper Coins 19:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=1154s] The 1807 Half Cent: A Case Study in Rarity 22:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=1321s] The 1793 Half Cent: Design and Aesthetics 26:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=1613s] Understanding Coin Preservation and Aesthetics 29:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=1771s] Exploring Rare Coins and Their Market Value 32:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=1951s] The Importance of Coin Grading and Authenticity 40:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=2440s] Strategies for Building a Coin Collection 44:38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=2678s] Innovations in Coin Grading Technology 48:07 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=2887s] Introduction to AI Coin Grading 49:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=2955s] Understanding Coin Grading Models 52:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=3133s] Practical Applications of AI in Coin Grading 55:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=3302s] Challenges and Limitations of AI Grading 57:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=3477s] The Future of AI in Coin Collecting 01:01:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG7l4B_gCjI&t=3704s] Final Thoughts on Coin Collecting and Grading Where to read Chad's White Paper on Artificial Intelligence Grading: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Rjm... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVA1MEIzZVpGY0oyUGdVSjNfbEFjdzJzMlU4d3xBQ3Jtc0tsZzMyZWdyTVVQTWpQSTE2enhOemtjaEd6TG8zaWtOZmp2V1YxWE0xSERGTGdEXzdBUi1XNzdjcXh2SlU0aVEyS1prTmNQSXV3Mmw0d01WYkI5OFBCbFFxbkVoNEpYdVZIMGNaTXZ2S05NMXBwRGoyUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F12RjmaxeiyLaOukiFyc8CbZ79LLuWGKtd%2Fview&v=wG7l4B_gCjI] Where to find Tony and Cabbage Coins: https://cabbagecoins.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0VfYjhLY0JxMGt5YmIzRnlOdGtyS25IVGtXZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQkx0S1V6b0NkRkRQUXlqcnU4YU5oNzl1eGRNRWtWMkJnUHJKUXVTSlo4enFVU1ZoQ2Yzb3JLZktZempKdnJrQlc3OUVKT05CYUotT0FJTk5RVHlmeHhaUGxIcDgwdnZ6NHhCX2l6ZlhqdWRCNU9GUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcabbagecoins.com%2F&v=wG7l4B_gCjI] Email: tony@cabbagecoins.com IG: @cabbage_coins How to contact Chad:  Email: cstachowicz@cloverhound.com website: www.numisking.com Upcoming Shows: PAN (Pennsylvania Area Numismatists) May 28-30, 2026 Monroeville, PA Baltimore Whitman Expo June 11-13, 2026 Baltimore, MD Intro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz

Ep.42 - Coins of the Bible and the Early Roman Empire with Dean Kinzer #numismatics #coincollecting

Join Tony Gryckiewicz as he interviews Dean Kinzer, a third-generation coin dealer and military veteran, about the fascinating world of ancient coins. Discover the history, significance, and collecting tips for coins from the Roman Empire, biblical times, and beyond. Key Topics Ancient coin types and their historical significance The story of Constantine and the Roman Empire How coins were used for propaganda and propaganda in history The process of coin debasement and inflation in history Collecting tips for beginners in ancient numismatics Chapters 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ] Introduction to Cabbage Coins Podcast 02:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=176s] Meet Dean Kinzer: A Journey into Coin Collecting 05:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=350s] Military Background and Its Influence on Coin Collecting 07:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=445s] Exploring Ancient Coins: The Significance of Judean Currency 10:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=604s] Constantine the Great: The Founding of Constantinople 12:52 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=772s] The Roman Empire's Age of Chaos: Understanding Gallienus 16:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=962s] Commodus: The Gladiator Emperor and His Legacy 18:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=1133s] Hadrian: The Traveler and Builder of Walls 33:47 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=2027s] Metal Detecting and Coin Discoveries 36:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=2166s] Exploring the Roman Emperors 38:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=2315s] The Legacy of Constantine 41:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=2462s] The Rise of Zenobia and Palmyra 43:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=2635s] Diocletian and the Tetrarchy 48:03 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EInLf_D-OzQ&t=2883s] The Artistry of Ancient Coins Where to find Tony and Cabbage Coins: https://cabbagecoins.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZiVGZJc0RsY0h2X21ZelduS0JsR1REVERmQXxBQ3Jtc0ttVnJ6Q3FEWHE3S1hSdlFtN1g1ZFZfcFA3eFZ5TUV3MUFDSWt6YkZHZkhzNlJPdjdyZTJva0Q3WFhmcTFEWmpUcTJLelppemhTNWQtT0c4NU9oOWlrUUV0VW1IaEpMX2taQjNqNEs1QVJWVE1fOUVtUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcabbagecoins.com%2F&v=EInLf_D-OzQ] Email: tony@cabbagecoins.com IG: @cabbage_coins Where to find Dean and Kinzer Coins https://kinzercoins.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG5fX3JJQnZlN3JySHlSRVFQUkV0Rmo4U1FnUXxBQ3Jtc0tsLU9RQ2FaR0N5dWRkd09tbmxrNEtVY0R1WkZHcDlPVWxNWmNTOXoyeGowSTdEQlZQNkVNYmQxcEJIQ0xpc3l3azVPOFhyTUh0TlNuQWZLY1BNLUtFcTNMXzRJS25KX3VNN1N0NFlzUEF3ZExJQzBTYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fkinzercoins.com%2F&v=EInLf_D-OzQ] Email: dean.kinzer@kinzercoins.com IG: @kinzercoins Intro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz

Ep.41 - Collin Delia on Proof Liberty Nickels #numismatics #coincollecting #rarecoins

Join Tony Gryckiewicz and guest Collin Delia as they explore the fascinating world of proof Liberty nickels, including their history, grading, and unique features. Perfect for numismatic enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of this rare series. Key  topics Proof Liberty Nickels Coin Grading and Toning Historical Significance of 1913 Liberty Nickel Chapters 00:00 The Challenges of Striking Coins 10:24 Understanding Deep Cameos and Their Rarity 13:19 The Allure of Proof V-Nickels 16:05 Historical Context of the Liberty V-Nickel 18:38 The Role of Nickel Lobbyists in Coin Production 20:40 Coin Doctoring: The Art of Alteration 23:10 Key Dates in the V-Nickel Series 26:19 The Impact of Alloy Composition on Toning 29:01 The Evolution of the Proof V-Nickel Design 32:15 Understanding Coin Minting and Value 33:50 Collecting Proof Coins: The Journey 36:03 The Role of TrueViews in Coin Photography 39:37 Lighting Techniques for Coin Evaluation 44:15 Dipping and Cleaning Coins: Best Practices 49:14 Current Collecting Trends and Personal Insights Where to find Tony and Cabbage Coins: https://cabbagecoins.com/ Email: tony@cabbagecoins.com IG: @cabbage_coins Intro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz Resources: The Complete Guide to Shield and Liberty Nickels by Gloria Peters and Cynthia Mahone - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J0X0U4