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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eric Babula, post: 26741628, member: 85976&quot;]I was just pondering my numismatic life, and am kind of embarrassed to admit that I really don’t know much about anything, numismatically! I’ve always been more of a hoarder, dabbling in a little bit of everything: “Jack of all trades, Master of none”, if you will. I&#039;ve come to the determination that I need to read A LOT more, and study A LOT more!!!</p><p><br /></p><p>That got me to thinking, “Who at CoinTalk are considered the ‘experts’ in various coin types, or numismatic topics?” How did they get to be an expert in that area? What made them choose that area to specialize in? &quot;Hey,&quot; I thought to myself, &quot;this could make a good thread! Let&#039;s learn something about the others I talk to about coins!&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>I’ll kick it off. As mentioned, I don’t feel I’m an expert at anything, numismatically. I know a little about a lot of US coins. I feel I’m decent at grading many US coins from the late-1800s thru 1964 – from PO-1 thru MS-65 (I only have two coins graded MS-66, but they’re already slabbed). I don’t collect paper currency, non-US coins, Ancients, medals, tokens, exonumia, etc., but am not against delving into some of those areas some day. If I were forced to claim “expertise” in any area, I could not, but I can emphatically say I’m least incompetent about Morgan Dollars, my favorite US coin type. But, I know there are numerous people on this forum who have much, MUCH more knowledge about Morgan Dollars than I could ever imagine having.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, if you’re willing, would you share if you have specific expertise in any area of numismatics? What are your specialties? What led you to that area of expertise? Have you written articles/books? Do you teach? Do you create video content?</p><p><br /></p><p>Don’t be shy! C’mon, toot your own horn a little! And, don’t just say, “US gold coins” – tell us a little about yourself. Let’s get to know each other a little better…..numismatically.</p><p><br /></p><p>And, please, Please, PLEASE – let’s make this a POSITIVE thread! No downplaying others, or belittling. Just positive vibes, please!!!</p><p><br /></p><p>TIA,</p><p>Eric[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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