Coin Collecting For Beginners - Intro To Coin Collecting 101: What You Need To Know To Start Coins

WATCH THIS VIDEO BEFORE YOU START COLLECTING COINS! This is an informational resource that should give you a brief overview of everything there is to know for a starting coin collector. It's not structured with a lot of presentations, more just like a conversation that jumps around from topic to topic to provide what you need to know to start out. Very brief treatment of world/ancient coins and paper money (I really don't know much at all about ancients) but the main focus is on US coinage. Mint marks, different iconic coins (mainly the recent stuff from the 19th century with a few weird denominations), grading, places to buy and sell coins, understanding the third party grading companies, different strike types, different problem coin features, and general tips for a newbie.
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[@danmeek928]

When I started coin collecting, I had a two-cent piece that was different from the other two cent pieces that the guys in the club had. There were two guys and charge of the group then it were longtime collectors. One of the guys offered me $30 for my $0.02 piece. That time in 1979 $30 was a lot of money to a kid just out of high school with newborn son. Fortunately for me the other guy that was in charge of the club said that if that was a coin he thought it was it was a lot more valuable than $30 and he wouldn't allow him to make that deal with me. Turned out my coin is actually very valuable and rare. Thank goodness someone stood up to someone that was willing to take advantage of the beginner

[@kamoroso94]

What made it so valuable?

[@danmeek928]

@@kamoroso94 on the back of it the eagle is holding arrows in its hand. The cheaper one of the tool is holding eight arrows, four in each claw and the one that I have is holding 13 arrows representing the original 13 colonies. They made about 1000 of them 20 years ago. It was worth about $2500. But I’m not sure what it’s worth now I haven’t checked that stuff out. I’ve been really cool they’re actually about the sized of the half dollar.

[@bigbadgruff9733]

It's worth about $35,000 now

[@felixdavids8972]

My grandpa was sad when my older brother showed no interest in coins and was thrilled when he learned me and my sister liked collecting so far my oldest coin is a penny from 1961

[@Booklover225]

damn mine is a hammered coin from 17th century and 2 east india trading company coins from 1835 and 1858

[@radsfromabove514]

I love to see videos explaining the basics of coin collecting. It definitely helps people join this fantastic hobby.

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@radsfromabove514]

@@TreasureTownCoins You're very welcome!

[@javialmazan2332]

Where does one start?

[@OrbitalLizardStudios]

All i know is that the older copper pennies sound cooler when you flip them through the air

[@briand.reynolds474]

Try a real silver coin

[@ChaoticDestiny1]

I know this is a year later...but this cracked me up

[@magicspaghettti]

Really, I need to try now

[@kamoroso94]

Make sure you check every 1983 penny this way!

[@tommykincaid4162]

Ive been collecting for almost twenty years. I always tell newbies that collecting coins is not about getting rich , it's about the love of collecting. I also tell people that you don't have to be rich to collect coins I'm far from Rich and over the last 20 years I've amassed a very impressive collection with some very valuable coins. When I say valuable that can sometimes mean valuable as in money but most the time I mean valuable to me. As an example I love halftimes and they're not worth much money but they're valuable to me and I also love ancient coins from the Roman era and they are extremely cheap but they're so cool so my advice to any new collector would be have fun and whatever you do no matter what never clean your coins.

[@bdulrahmanarzani27]

I used to love how they looked when I was younger and I would collect those that were randomly found around the house and sometimes buy them, but I kept losing them because instead of putting them somewhere safe I loved them so much that I always had them with me so I would often lose them, now I only have 2 left! One of them is the British 10 pence, which I’m proud of because i live in the Middle East and the UK is very far away! The other one I have is my favorite it’s a 2000 irani riyal coin, which is a bit bigger than the British one and way more beautiful and detailed.

[@royshamir7977]

Where do you live?

[@bdulrahmanarzani27]

@@royshamir7977iraqi kurdistan.

[@davidhall7497]

Loved the video, but as a quick note to beginners: not every coin with a low montage will become a key or semi-key date. It all depends on how many were preserved. For example, many Carson City Morgan dollars aren’t very hard to find, despite the mintages being low. In contrast, some Morgan dollars from other mints are harder to find, despite the fact that more were made.

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Great point!

[@jclark2317]

I see you, MTG! lol My mother got me into coin collecting when I was young and in my mid-20's my collection was stolen and I gave up. I'm almost 50 now and giving it another go, because I've never really lost my interest. There's a lot of very cool history in coins. Thanks for your videos!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks for sharing!! And it's a great game!

[@chaddsteinberg3758]

May have been able to claim a homeowners insurance claim and get back maybe a few thousand? I’m just starting to really considering getting into it. Idk how you should start organizing to streamline? By type and years? Look for known errors that way? What about new errors discovered? Do you have to go back and review all your coins? Should you waste time trying to discover new unknown errors? So many opportunities I’d be worried I missed. I’ve been burned before for thousands selling an object so.. 😄

[@ronguth]

Great video! We need to encourage more people to become coin collectors and to help them along the way.

[@bigteezim2639]

I want to become a coin collector I do I even begin

[@TimeTravelersCoinExchange]

Great video even for the long term collector. Glad you mentioned your other videos and that coin communities like yours exists.. You are a great resource to us all. Thanks for putting the time into making this video.

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thank you!

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

I'm always trying to get people into collecting coins and these types of videos help a lot, thanks.

[@timothyadams2996]

This is a great introductory video for those new to collecting!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks!

[@idiotpunk123]

Thanks for the video! I got out of the hobby about 10 years ago (I can’t collect everything!) and was looking to get back into it. But I feel like I’ve forgotten so much. Great to learn some things!

[@markh8739]

Thanks for the videos. I've been a hobbyist for years with lots of wholes in my knowledge. I've been making my way through your videos as I work during the day. Learning a ton!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Great to hear!

[@creativehub1611]

This was super helpful! Even though I am in Canada, the same things apply. Great job, I am a big fan!

[@jbs0227]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to checking out your other videos.

[@ProSanityMan-gr7sq]

I just started coin collecting yesterday afternoon and hopefully this will be the video that teaches me what I can’t seem to figure out when I watch all the other videos because the terminology is just so far over my hands right now.

[@felipehinojosajr3501]

Just started collecting and started following you I am learning alot from your videos thank you so much and I think I have seen you on whatnot

[@iatia723]

Awesome video, I look forward to hearing more from you. Thank you so much.

[@Comicbookrobb]

Thanks for the info... I am thinking of starting to collect coins. This is some great starting info.

[@lindawallace6750]

Merry Christmas to You Kevin !!😊

[@rae2737]

Thank you!! I needed this info.

[@Kitaota]

I have a reproduced 1861 confederate cent it’s from when a guy found the old beat up dies back in 1960s and made a ton

[@GoobNoob]

Neat!

[@parlayproz2488]

Very well put together thank you my friend

[@jasonsims05able]

Thanks for making this!

[@user-si2rr1ut3p]

I love your clarity when you're explaining things it's real gift. But I would appreciate it if you could talk to us about the types of error coins that are out I think that's would be important information for a. New collector.

[@LOVE2Flute]

Good job. Thank you. I’m a dabbling old new collector. Probably making all the mistakes you mentioned. But your video presentation was good.

[@Checkmate777]

Thanks bro. I inherited a coin collection a year ago and looked at it when I got it but didn’t really know what to do. Now I’m gonna collect but I’m naive. The oldest coin I received I believe was 1885. Tons of early 1900’s dimes/Pennie’s.

[@kim.4100]

Thank you. We collected years ago, but we really don't understand it all. You have a wealth of info that can be helpful.

[@justinross2656]

There's sooooo much to learn about coins and errors and types and so much more it's so addictive

[@vinceafan1774]

Just finished watching ur vlog bro, thanks got my answers, keep it up

[@RollerPigg]

I really enjoyed that vid - thanks!

[@patrickjohnson5412]

Those old coins are SO cool. I have been looking for some of those early 1800's coins but haven't had any luck.

[@t.b.willoughby6540]

@ Pat: Basically you have to go to dealers or a coin show for the "old coins." However, I was lucky enough to find an 1850s silver 3¢ piece in a trash bin near a Coinstar machine,

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Good luck! Can be really tough - if you save about $50 you can probably buy a half cent, large cent, 2 cent, and 3 cent which would be pretty sweet!

[@justinross2656]

eBay you will find some good deals on there just be careful of the seller always check the comments

[@ohsochuck1875]

Thanks for the info!! Love the shirt.

[@bigaggiemike4209]

Thanks for the information!

[@coincollectingfun]

Rewatching my friend! Excellent video and thank you so much for sharing!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks again!

[@RealAntek]

Wish I had this when I started out! Great job Christian

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks Antek!

[@zoklev615]

Good video. It helped me a bunch :)

[@Jeepsteve1982]

I am the target viewer. I know nothing about coin collecting but have a passing interest. Thank you.

[@wailinginanger3521]

The entire reason I'm thinking about getting into coin collecting, is because I just found a 1945 Wheat penny just like yours, not as shiny of course. But I found it pretty neat.

[@teetoo3790]

Awesome. Just subscribed.

[@shaneyork300]

Yep, you know you stuff about coins!! Anyone new should definitely subscribe!! Have a GREAT Day!!!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks Shane!

[@Test6792]

Hey I just started collecting coins thank you so much!!!!!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Awesome!! Have fun with it!

[@michaelwhalen4337]

Good Job young Man !!🙏🙏

[@b.anonymous8120]

Great intro to coin collecting ... learned a lot

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@matthewmillet3807]

Awesome video!

[@vm.999]

Thanks for the video brother 🙏

[@xoSailorMoonoxRocks]

Thanks so much for such a great video 🥰 my father in law passed and left all these amazing (and some jumbled coins) hah I had no idea where to start!

[@michellekassarjian]

My father did the same! He left me 3 months ago and There is SOOOO much and he left no instructions or descriptions!! No clue where to start! I did notice I have many that he spoke about and referenced in this video so that’s good I guess lol

[@justinross2656]

I always start by sorting them out in this situation then go from there

[@gabrielavalles3091]

Great video, very informative. Thank you!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Hockeyarcadeandcoins]

Saving this video for my kids haha! Great video!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@coindoctor5035]

good video. Let's encourage the next generation of collectors to save the hobby.

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Agreed!

[@Tynal]

Great video

[@cheresimmons6170]

Great info 👍

[@christiancampbell8252]

Low-key just made the video to flex those coins on us😂 Jkjk I think you did a great job showing the different types, varieties and other aspects. I wish I had this video when I first began!

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Hahaha had to happen at some point!

[@MAGA_Extremist]

Greate video dude

[@keeskraijenpord602]

Thanks for the video and informaton about US coins and collect them. Greatings from Holland

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williamj.rieger8965]

Hi Christian, I enjoyed your video, nice over view for the novice. I have collected type coins for many years, off and on, but also major mint errors. You might consider doing a video on the different kinds of error coins. Thanks again, Bill

[@TreasureTownCoins]

That's great! I think I will in the long term - definitely a good topic.

[@nicksshitbro]

I hope he has made some since you commented this because I'm mainly only interested in collecting the error coins! I'll have to sub and check his videos for ones about errors.

[@RareFields]

I recently got into coin collecting the past 6 months and Iove it

[@noahcarter4743]

Can u help me please

[@justinross2656]

It's so addictive and fun so much to learn I've been collecting for about three and a half years and still I learn something new like daily

[@justinross2656]

​@@noahcarter4743 what do you need help with

[@davidkalman5691]

Great summary, thanks

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennifermorris3797]

Thanks for beginner overview. :)

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thecuriouscoinkid268]

very helpful

[@iainsimons395]

i love this so much thank you

[@TreasureTownCoins]

I'm glad you like it!

[@loudenrangel8815]

cool video i think its a nice intro to any new coin collector

[@t.b.willoughby6540]

"Refresher" for "oldtimers" as well.🧓

[@TreasureTownCoins]

I appreciate it!

[@timowen74]

Great info….well presented

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jonathan-qk5ne]

Homie got a haircut for the end. I see you 👀 😂

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Hahaha tried to edit out the barber noises

[@DrCory48]

Cool video

[@ADivineFellow]

You've gained a subscriber, 6hanks for the cool vid.

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks Ethan!

[@mikeconnors1599]

I don't know what happened but I've been subscribed to you for over a year and I just had to subscribe to your channel again today hmmm

[@johnschmitt754]

Nice typeset. I also use proof coins for the modern (after 1964) issues

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks! I think it's a cool addition to the set!

[@ezrarose5922]

Nice WOTS booster box in the back

[@skinwalker0246]

Thanks for the lesson. The video was precise , informative, and a great intro to the coin collecting world. Will subscribe and view your other videos.

[@adamgladfelter8762]

Well made. Thank you. New subby!

[@Thecoinmanproof]

I like it

[@joshberman9318]

as a new collector,i appreaciate a young expert who devotes his time to the public.as a novice in coins and ebay,i bought a few things and love grab bags which u mentioned.the problem is the guys aren't fair.can u supply me with the honest guys?thnx.

[@t.b.willoughby6540]

@ Josh: A majority of e-Bay sellers are "Wanna bees" looking for a "quick buck." I usually stay out of e-Bay. Some coin shop dealers (and vendors at Coin Shows) have 1 Pound "Grab Bags" for (about) $10 -$12.50.

[@TreasureTownCoins]

A lot of eBay sellers rip people off. I'd see how Coincrate pans out (if it does well or not, more videos from other people are coming soon).

[@LevinCreations]

Nice coin collection video.

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Thanks 👍

[@LevinCreations]

Thanks for your nice reply. Watch our videos and say your valuable comments. Thanks for your great support

[@solarpowerusa8613]

Nice channel

[@anitaanil]

How much money have you invested so far in coins? Good collection!

[@coincollectingfun]

Big like 1.1K++++ AWESOME information and absolutely amazing looking coins!!

[@paulmichael6891]

Hey my coin collecting family!! . i just picked up some b.u. 1/4 balboas 1947 i have 10 of them for sale...17$ shipped

[@carolfredenburg8331]

I’m hooked. I refuse to spend any change I get before looking at them. This isn’t good because I’m saving too many ! How do you decide what to keep and I mean in hope of resealing for a profit or gain ? I need advice before I’m consumed in coinage !

[@rahza010utubenz]

Been doing this 30 years sunny

[@gm1847]

🇨🇦thanks for clear instructions. I found container of Canadian pennies in storage. I appreciate may not have much value, but their not in use anymore. but I imagine in time they will be. can you suggest a strategy or any counsel. thank you. I will stay in touch with you.

[@ValueOfNick]

I have seen that poster in the background above your left shoulder a few times. Any chance you can reference where to purchase one?

[@mdavidson6680]

I just got my first old bill, which has pushed me into coins. I just feel like i am not rich enough to collect the good stuff. I am just going to attain the stuff i like.

[@MatejB69]

I started with collecting coins of my country, one coin from each year of minting since new currency was released, when I collect all 259 of them I will move on older ones, I don't like to spend more than $5 per coin but I got extremely lucky when I bought a bulk of 200 coins from all over the world for just $20 and found couple old ones of wich oldest is 200BC wich alone is worth way more than I paid for and Its so exiting to search through hundreds of them and find rare ones

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Interesting! That is exciting.

[@classiccarlover3302]

I wish i could watch this when i started

[@ethanh3421]

I’m just starting! Any specific advice??

[@MBT06]

I just like the way silver coins sound

[@lukequinn2170]

You didnt really explain how to get started with coin collecting but thanks for the help

[@charliesebren197]

I am just getting into the hobby do you know of any specific coins or notes I should be looking for or any I should be staying away from and places on buying coins or notes

[@Buzzy5600]

You can tell if pennies are pre 1982 by doing a drop test, the pre 1982 ones have a higher ringing sound while the post 1982 ones will sound sort of like a low pitched clunk

[@user-ms7lj2no5s]

What book is that that you have in the background? I would like to start collecting coins for that book.

[@enzochozenokamoto]

Thanks, I'm a green horn. Had had a bucket of change. I'm overwhelmed, didn't know we're to begin. Is there any tools or how to store? I don't have money's two spend lol. Right now cheapest route

[@mitshua]

"This on is AU50" Me: Hmmm yes gold "Which means about uncirculated" Oh

[@potat8089]

Wow, it must be cool to own a peace dollar!

[@HollySpears-qc5dk]

I would like to know what a 1948 D wheat penny would be worth? Thank you , Holly S.

[@ASa-qk7kq]

Figuritively speaking, if you were handed two coins. One is a gold liberty coin from 2000, the other is a steel coin from the debris of 1993 World Trade Center bombing that was made from the material. Which coin would have more value and meaning? This is figurative of course, no one would make a steel coin from that event probably. But would the steel coin be more valuable or would the gold liberty coin?

[@sngs9565]

Thank you, Christian! Really enjoyed the video. A couple of question: 1. Any eBay store that you could recommend to buy graded coins? 2. Once coins encapsulated, I have read it at NGC the grade certifications stand for 10 years, what happens next if I bought it just 1 month before expiry? Do I need to regrade it or how does it go?

[@TreasureTownCoins]

Not necessarily for eBay, but avoid Russia/Asian sellers on raw US coins because of fakes... the NGC coins can stay in the holder forever!

[@sunfishallen9843]

What if you want to do metal detecting have any tips on that?

[@mfmn]

I'm very new to this hobby and think i have found some possibly valuable coins. Is there somewhere to go to assure i have something valuable before sending it out to get graded? Please help I'm lost and don't know what steps to take next before spending the money to get them graded and them possibly not even be worth the grading fees.

[@raimis1p]

Hello, is there any good methods how to renew coin by myself to increase it's value if it looks like 8:10 ?

[@franegolf2032]

I have a 2007 sacagawea looks good in front but was never filled in the back so its hollow in the back with a silhouette of her