Harlan Berk - Numismatist

We talk the art & science of Numismatics with Harlan J. Berk, a man who has been in the business for over 40 years!
harlanjberk.com

[@ctvediting]

One of most interesting persons talking about coins, I have ever heard. I really appreciate Mr Berk's candor when referring to modern coins as tokens. Absolutely.

[@matthewok4490]

It's the unfortunate truth. The new reverse designs for the American gold/silver eagles look like private mint issues from the 1980s. Beyond horrendous.

[@saph100]

I am a numismatist, and I had an Alexander the Great coin just like this from my father. These types of coins can still be found through the dealers in Istanbul.

[@shibbidydoowop]

Totally captivated by this interview clip, what a career to have!! In the background 2:00 you can see gold was at 1400, platinum 1700, palladium 700...wild how that's changed..

[@collectit8362]

Good filming & editing.Cool idea .

[@NickyNiceNumismatic]

As a banknote dealer, I love this coin selection. Saw some in a gallery just like this...

[@zak6617]

What galleries do u tend to visit?

[@NickyNiceNumismatic]

New York and Chicago...

[@zak6617]

Oh.

[@subhasreebanik12]

i am a numismatist and doing my PhD on Gupta gold coins from University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

[@landsurfer66]

Hello Dr. Banik.

[@AnixCo1990]

This is my coin store!

[@MVA74]

I collect ancient coins and avoid modern ones, particularly euros.

[@Numismaticswithkennyt]

Thank you Mr. Berk. I enjoyed your video.

[@urbitanoche1896]

i have 26 pieces of old pennies and i want to sell it

[@ChaplainDaveSparks]

If you think your coin is worth a lot more than you're being offered for it, skip the middleman and list it on Ebay. By the way, was the coin in question a proof 1995-W ASE in PR69DCAM (you said MS69)? If so, the PCGS price guide has it for $3775, currently.

[@Trustedcoins]

Great coins and beautiful office.

[@Irishsilverstack]

loved it

[@kveronicagc9130]

Thank you

[@mambanero7201]

gioielli del tempo.

[@ancientcoincollector]

Interesting portrait of Mr Berk. But I collect and don`t sell. Thats better ;-)

[@ernei1982]

Very cool.

[@NandiCollector]

good video

[@bestfriendsbestfriends7484]

molto bello

[@abaronsnumismatics]

good video !!!! : )

[@anthonyeaster362]

🤝📈

[@subhasreebanik12]

do you have coins of Gupta period, India

[@CFazz]

Hay um, correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm a newbie to coin collecting and learnt right away that you wear gloves when handling coins of any worth, didn't see any gloves on this old timer.

[@iamtiberius]

No such thing as a proof ancient. Also, handling the gold coins with oily hands will in no way effect the metal as gold doesn't tarnish. The only silver coins I wouldn't handle by hand are those in near uncirculated condition. The only coins I saw that would be considered Uncirculated were the 220-260 AD antoninianus that he was handling; they are inexpensive.

[@max3zizo]

+Michael There are proof-like ancient coins, I do own many gold dinars from the early Islamic dynasties, especially from the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties. Even silver dirhams exhibit amazing proof-like details. It is possible to have superb conditions in ancient coins with mirror surfaces. Going back to the original comment, however, gloves are only used by beginners, experts tend to handle a coin carefully from the edges, as it's the proper way of handling coins. Even the guys at NGC and PCGS do not wear gloves when handling our coins that we sent in for grading and certifying.

[@AZML]

Coin dealers shy away from the real benefit of owning a storefront....they do not stay in business to sell you coins; they stay in business to buy your coins. All it takes is the profit earned from buying a customers' inherited coins that consist of one or two rarity; result of possible free lease of keeping the storefront open for the next year or two.

[@harshaslifejourney8577]

my child is only 12 years old and he has a coin from india which is average 1000 years old

[@kumarikumari7053]

Coins take

[@ashwadhwani]

You should collect just 1 coin that you won't sell, Harlan, have some spirit LOL ;)

[@mixorgane7569]

Hello sir my name is Gérard I am in Togo I had a lot of old coins Elizabeth 2 new pence 1971 and Roman coins still euros and one cent in God we trust 1981d I

[@edstud1]

I agree that the design of current US coins has become very mediocre, that is possibly why so many are sitting in vaults.

[@misterTVman]

It's more so because the metal content of coins is cheap now, no real value, no precious metals.

[@widescreen1272]

if i boil a potato with a bit of salt on it, will it make a potato salty and edible?😀

[@samiasamir3182]

I have a lot of stamps Egyptians and Arabic stamps and from all the world and coins very old and rare I want to sell them for you

[@marthaclark802]

I have diffrent coins to show i have a us dime with an arrow threw his face can i show you

[@simonc4764]

He drops a coin onto other coins and it goes ding. He is definately not a collector.

[@chillycheezer96]

This guy crushes strange!!!!!! All the time

[@user-jt7rk7jm3q]

maybe you are interested in coins of the USSR

[@salamsalim8790]

I have a Roman gold coin I want to sell.☺😊

[@widescreen1272]

Yassine Titioo. the greeks said its fake.

[@mikepict9011]

I'll sell my best coins eventual . Really it's how much meat is on the bone . Many of my best coins where bought at or above fair market value and need to mature and grow before I'd sell, if they dont their for my kids . 2nd rate dealer first rate collector bs . First rate man 2nd rate capitalist 3rd rate collector

[@Flyingpies1]

Please don't leave your old roman coins in the same boxes. It is very bad for the condition of them and deteriorates value.