Coin World Podcast

Larry and Jeff return one last time before the end of the year, and Jeff drops some big news. The hosts review Coin World from 2003 and learn about the Peace dollar. All that and more on this episode.

Jeff and Larry speak with paper money expert Dennis Hengeveld, a return guest, about his new book on California bank notes.

Dr. Ellen Feingold, curator of the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History returns to the show to discuss a refresh of the museum's Value of Money exhibit. Larry and Jeff discuss the Flowing Hair gold $1 just released by the U.S. Mint, and dive into numismatic history.

David Vagi, Director of Ancients at NGC, discusses Civil War dog tags with the Coin World podcast. Learn about this fascinating quasi-numismatic area that is rich in history and meaning. The guys also discuss inaugural medals, the Christmas wish list, and more. 

Dealer Eddie Bruner of Glasgow, Kentucky, explains how a local collector found an expensive 20th-century rarity in pocket change, and the hosts discuss musicians on coins and more. 

Kyle Ponterio comes to the Coin World Podcast to discuss his recent travel to the Philippines for a coin show. Ponterio explained his interest in countermarks and shared his experience at the gathering, which brought experts from around the globe. 

Beth Deisher, Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, discusses the surge in counterfeits in recent months, and efforts to keep these from entering the hobby.Larry and Jeff talk about how collectors can avoid overpaying, and look back at an issue of Coin World from 1984. 

Greg Holloway was on the ground floor of the U.S. coin grading market, and has handled numerous United States and British rarities. He discusses this journey, and his award-winning book, The King of Coins. 

Larry interviews Shannon Rajkitkul of Paradime Coins to discuss collecting certified U.S. coins, and Jeff and Larry explore the numismatic connection to James Earl Jones and other celebrity connections. In addition, the guys talk about one of the rarest modern silver American Eagles, and the first appearance of In God We Trust on American paper money.

Donald Scarinci discusses the annual Coin of the Year awards, presenting their history and some behind-the-scenes details about coin design selection and more. Jeff and Larry explore the 1982 George Washington silver half dollar commemorative, and more. 

The first Great American Coin & Collectibles Show will be taking place in Tampa Sept. 11-14. Jeff and Larry welcome show organizers Larry Shepherd of Shepherd Expos Management and Rick Amos of Amos Media to learn more.

Blake Alma of Coinhub Media joins the Coin World Podcast, explaining to Larry and Jeff his journey in the numismatic industry and building a business based on faith. The hosts also explore the latest issue of Coin World, and one from 2020, among other highlights. 

Larry and Jeff recap their experiences at the ANA World's Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois, recently, and give shoutouts to some podcast listeners. The guys also look back at when the current Philadelphia Mint opened, and dive back into the stacks to review a Coin World issue from 1979.

Larry and Jeff discuss their plans for the ANA show in Rosemont, and continue looking back at numismatic history of Olympics and election years. 

Larry and Jeff discuss the Olympics, Olympic coins and goings-on in the coin world, as well as exploring a Coin World issue from another Olympic year, 1996. 

The Coin World Podcast welcomes the Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink of the Concordia Historical Institute to discuss a new exhibit of Reformation coins and medals, and the Institute's collection and publications. Listen to the rest of the show to learn about the time more than 44,000 Trade dollars were melted, and learn about Olympic medals.

George Cuhaj, curator of the Higgins Museum of National Bank Notes in Okoboji, Iowa, joins the Coin World Podcast to discuss a seminar being hosted there in a few weeks. Jeff and Larry explore a Coin World issue from 1978, and discuss the consolidation in the hobby recently. 

David Heinrich and Patrick Hipple discuss the cooperation between Osborne Coinage and the Cincinnati Numismatic Association that will be on display at the CNA's annual show. Jeff and Larry also delve into an issue from 1983, and a Cincinnati-related coin.

Justin Hinh, the Dansco Dude on Instagram, joins Jeff and Larry to discuss the fun that can be had in searching out rare coin albums. The guys explore the usual menu of nuggets of history. 

Larry and Jeff explore the circulation of world coins inside the United States before the American Revolution, and discuss the 1933 gold $20 double eagle. In addition, postcards and shows are part of the conversation.

Larry and Jeff discuss the future of coin shops, coins for the Paris Olympic Games, and the Great American Coin & Collectibles Show in Tampa in September, and the coins that will be launched there. All that and more in this episode.

Larry and Jeff discuss recent efforts to focus in on the important aspects of their collection, and explore what was happening in the world of coins in the 1960s.

Dr. Alan Stahl returns to the podcast to discuss his recent work with the Grouville Hoard on the Isle of Jersey, explaining the significance of this find and the long road to understanding its secrets. The hosts look back to an issue from 2012, and discuss the world coins that circulated in the United States up to 1857.

Jeff and Larry discuss the many variables and outlets to determine world coin pricing, before delving into an issue from 1970, and exploring the first Lincoln cents struck at the Denver Mint.

Derek Higgins of the Society of Paper Money Collectors discusses the National Bank Note gathering hosted in Dallas recently by Heritage Auctions. Jeff explores factors affecting the modern world coin market, and the hosts delve into a Coin World issue from 1978.

Keith Twitchell, the new executive director of the Ancient Coin Collectors Guild, joins the Coin World Podcast to discuss the ongoing threat to collecting ancient coins in the United States. The hosts also look back in time to 1970, and many years earlier, for historical highlights from numismatic history.

Author and collector Ed Fuhrman joins the Coin World Podcast to discuss half cents. The noted expert has written six books about the "Little half sisters" and explains their allure and some things to know before collecting them.

Larry and Jeff preview the Central States Numismatic Society show in a few weeks, and explore early American coin history, a British connection to a scientist, and look at what was happening in 1972.

Joseph Cronin, author of a new book about Henning Nickels, sits down to chat with Jeff. Larry and Jeff explore the connection between U.S. and Panamanian coinage, and more, in this episode.

Jeff discusses his experience learning about J.S.G. Boggs at a lecture in St. Louis, and Larry and Jeff discuss numismatic history, including the special way designer Glenna Goodacre was paid for her Sacagawea dollar design. 

Jeff interviews Gitta Kuenker of Numisstaxx to learn about her company's digital coin solutions for collectors. Larry and Jeff rewind the discussion to what was happening in the hobby two years ago, and share advice for flea market hunting.

Larry and Jeff discuss some developments in the hobby in recent weeks, and talk about some shows that are happening. The hosts also explore numismatic history and trivia as usual.

Larry and Jeff speak with James Morris of CIT to discuss the company's winter coin launch and trends in the modern coin market. The hosts also engage in their usual foray into numismatic history.

Larry and Jeff interview Prof. William Pressly, author of a new book about how America's paper money served as a canvas for an emerging nation in the 19th century. Jeff explains what world coin poundage is, and both hosts delve into numismatic history.

Larry and Jeff interview the CEO of the app Coiniverse, to learn how collectors can benefit from this new digital tool. In addition the hosts explore numismatic history as usual.

Larry discusses the Greatest Generation commemorative coins with the executive director of the Friends of the National War War II Memorial, and both Jeff and Larry dive into numismatic history.

Sebastian Wieschowski joins Jeff to discuss the World Money Fair in Berlin, and Jeff and Larry provide their usual look back at the hobby. 

Larry and Jeff interview Ron Drzewucki. President of CAC Grading, to discuss the hobby's response to their efforts in the marketplace. In addition, the hosts explore an issue of Coin World from 1986 and discuss numismatic history.

Larry and Jeff recap their experiences at the FUN and NYINC coin shows that kicked off 2024. The guys explore coin history and look back at an issue of Coin World from 2007. 

Larry and Jeff discuss plans for 2024 as they wrap the final show of 2023. They also explore the usual bits of history and trivia.

Larry and Jeff are back with another episode, discussing recent events and historical trends in the hobby. Jeff also presents some connections to the hobby that he found at Pearl Harbor. 

Larry and Jeff discuss Civil War Tokens with Tim Webb, incoming Vice President of the Civil War Token Society. The guys also explore this week in numismatic history, and this week in Coin World history. 

Larry and Jeff interview John Feigenbaum and Amanda Blattel about the Professional Numismatists Guild's NextGen program to serve new, younger dealers. The hosts also explore numismatic history and trivia. 

Larry and Jeff discuss the potential of AI as it relates to coin grading, with Justin Hinh, creator of Numi, a new AI-based product to answer questions about coins and their grades. The hosts also explore their usual range of historical and trivia-related topics. 

Jeff and Larry talk about spending winter getting your collection organized. In addition, the usual dive into numismatic history has the guys looking back at events in 1943 and 1983.

Larry and Jeff are back after a brief hiatus, and discuss coin prices, a new show coming to Tampa, and more. Find out what happened in numismatic history, too!

Jeff comes back from the Mint Directors Conference in Ottawa and recounts his trip, while both he and Larry explore coin history and take a look at a past issue of Coin World.

Taya Pobjoy of the Pobjoy Mint makes a big announcement, and Larry and Jeff explore the usual bevy of historic coin news and relate it to the modern day. 

Larry and Jeff speak with Kenneth W. Rendell, author and expert in historical documents (and a one-time coin dealer). The hosts also discuss a famed coin heist and more. 

Larry and Jeff ponder the role that Artificial Intelligence may end up taking in the coin grading space. The hosts also explore world coins and U.S. coin history.