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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JCro57, post: 3221779, member: 92083&quot;]Pick something that you like, and read extensively about it. Start with common dates until you get more experience and confidence about all the following below:</p><p><br /></p><p>Why is this person/image on it? Why did this series start and end (if it did) when it did? What years/mintmarks are rare? Are there known counterfeits or altered pieces? Were any dates not minted (and if so, why)? Were there major or subtle alterations to designs or metals (types/varieties)? How do you grade these? How did these tend to wear over time? What attributions are there, if any (full steps, full head, full torch, RD/RB/BN, etc)? How have AU and MS grades auctioned for over time, and how to I check that info out? What are local dealers in your area selling a lot of?</p><p><br /></p><p>These are all helpful to know before you start getting serious at the start.</p><p><br /></p><p>~Joe C[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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