Coin and Paper Money Collecting/What is a numismatist

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Expert: - 4/17/2009


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What qualifies a person as and how does one become a Professional Nnumismatist?

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Hello Byron,
A numismatist is a person who studies, and is knowledgable about coins.
Actaully, anyone can be a "professional" numismatist.  That merely means that they do it for a living.
However, experience is very important when choosing a numismatist to work with.  I have been a professional for 31 years, and that was based on 13 years of collecting.
Normally, someone looking to get into the field would work for a professional, almost as an apprentice to learn the trade.  Once they are confident with their skills, they can hang out their own shingle and start their own business.

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Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
Omega Precious Metals, Inc.

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow

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