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

Ep.46 - What's Going on at the Coin Show with Greg Allen #numismatics #rarecoins #coincollecting

In this episode, Greg Allen, a seasoned coin dealer and former attorney, shares insider insights on navigating coin shows, dealer strategies, and the nuances of the numismatic market. Discover how to optimize your experience, understand dealer behaviors, and learn the secrets behind successful coin trading. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cabbage Coins Podcast 01:10 Greg Allen's Journey into Coin Collecting 02:56 Understanding Coin Shows and Dealer Strategies 04:56 Types of Coin Shows and Their Purposes 09:11 Different Types of Dealers at Coin Shows 13:06 Retail vs. Wholesale Transactions 18:55 Building Relationships in the Coin Market 24:39 The Dynamics of Coin Grading and Upgrading 26:02 Diverse Dealer Specializations at Coin Shows 28:04 Strategies for Selling Coins Effectively 28:53 Understanding the Concept of Splitting in Coin Deals 30:29 Types of Buyers in the Coin Market 34:29 Pre-Show Activities and Dealer Strategies 36:45 Setup Day: The Calm Before the Show 38:49 The Importance of Staying Until the End of the Show 41:29 The Auction Landscape: Changes and Adaptations 50:06 Public Show Hours and Security Measures 50:32 The Importance of Dinners in Coin Collecting 51:52 Formal Dinners and Networking Opportunities 52:12 Understanding Dealer Dynamics at Shows 55:01 The Economics of Show Pricing and Bargains https://www.pngdealers.org/ https://www.money.org/ https://www.gacc.show/ Where to find Tony and Cabbage Coins: https://cabbagecoins.com/ Email: tony@cabbagecoins.com IG: @cabbage_coins How to contact Greg Allen: Email: gregallencoins@aol.com https://cabbagecoins.com/collectorservices/ Intro/Outro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz

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