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This site came about due to our journey of learning more about numismatics and wanting to teach others about the hobby. We clearly see that while information about coins is readily available on the internet, not all of it is accurate, nor complete enough to help someone without numismatic training answer the three questions...
- What do I have?
- Is it valuable?
- Where can I turn it into to get the value for it?
Unfortunately, with all the hype on YouTube videos and articles exclaiming "This coin is worth $180,000 and can be found in your pocket change!" people are left wondering whether they too have struck it rich with something odd in their pocket change. The truth is, those coins in the videos and articles are often ultra-rare, with only a few examples known in billions of coins minted. That being said, you can truly find valuable coins in circulation, something usually done by studious folks who really know what to look for. Did you know there are over 3,500 documented varieties in the Lincoln Wheat cent? Most are worth a few dollars at most, but a niche in the hobby is being able to identify these varieties, label them, and decide what to do with them. Along the way, one must learn how to handle coins, store coins, and examine coins without inflicting additional damage upon them. Learn to become a steward of the coins you handle so they continue to be the special prizes they are to someone else who may obtain that coin from you in the future.
The challenge for us is how to get those folks with the spark of interest to take the next step and learn enough that they too become part of a wonderful community of people involved in the many different niches within the coin collecting hobby. Niches such as hobby collector, high grade coin hunter, variety and error coin hunter, attributor, collectioin appraiser, wholesaler, coin dealer, Local Coin Shop (LCS) owner, bullion collector, or investor are just a few areas people become interested. Sometimes its as simple as someone wanting to search through coins to possibly sell just to earn a little extra money each month to help pay the electric bill. That last one is the one we expect holds the most among the widest audience. So, how do we teach them to be able to handle the coin, identify the coin, figure out the value, and where to go to turn it into more money than what it says on the coin?
We setup a panel of collectors with various experience levels to share their perspectives and evaluate coins that come to us live on YouTube! We get to learn together just like the tide raises all boats in the harbor, we all learn about different aspects of the hobby.
Many coins submitted to us are just well circulated and often damaged coins. In fact, when we tell someone their coin anomaly is just damage, the first response is quite often one of denial, because they have convinced themselves the coin is going to bring them out of their current situation financially. We certainly wish that they could have that happen, we often want to do the same, and many of us spend quite a bit of time searching, hoping to find or cherry pick a great variety. Its the thrill of the hunt, and finally capturing the prize that can be a once in a lifetime achievement!
Thank you so much for being part of this community. There are plenty of ways that you can become more involved. Join our facebook group, participate in the live YouTube streams, explore the panelist YouTube channels and blogs and we'll introduce you to things you never thought about or knew about coins.
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Meet the Panel
Coin and Card Hobbyist
Coin and Card Hobbyist
Coin and Card Hobbyist
Amanda Broadrick
I have been collecting coins for almost 9 years now and studying Die varieties and Mint Errors for about 4 years now. As of right now, my specialty is U.S. Washington Quarters and World Coins. My YouTube channel is mainly focused on Coin Collecting, Coin Roll Hunting, Collectibles such as Sportscards, and also Metal Detecting!
Mantic Coins
Coin and Card Hobbyist
Coin and Card Hobbyist
Shay Hoffmaster
Hi, I'm Shay Hoffmaster, I have a YouTube channel called Mantic Coins where I coin roll hunt for half dollars and quarters. I show and teach about the varieties that can be found while hunting beyond looking for silver.
When I was young, my grandfather collected coins, but like most adolescents, I had other things to focus
Shay Hoffmaster
Hi, I'm Shay Hoffmaster, I have a YouTube channel called Mantic Coins where I coin roll hunt for half dollars and quarters. I show and teach about the varieties that can be found while hunting beyond looking for silver.
When I was young, my grandfather collected coins, but like most adolescents, I had other things to focus on. In 2016, I happened to catch a YouTube video about varieties you can find in your pocket change. This video sent me on the journey I'm on now, coin roll hunting, collecting, learning, and teaching about coins! I dream about making a solid contribution to this hobby, so every day I follow that dream and do what is needed to improve myself from yesterday, prepare for tomorrow, and make sure I have the knowledge required when I meet the next coin opportunity.
Paula Bluhm
Coin and Card Hobbyist
Paula Bluhm
Paula Bluhm
Hi, my name is Paula Bluhm. I am a self-proclaimed “Coin Nerd”. I am a USAF veteran, a mother of 2, and a grandmother of 3. I am a late bloomer in this hobby. My interest in Numismatics started in 2016. Since that time I have dedicated countless hours to studying every aspect of the hobby with my main focus being The Minting pr
Paula Bluhm
Hi, my name is Paula Bluhm. I am a self-proclaimed “Coin Nerd”. I am a USAF veteran, a mother of 2, and a grandmother of 3. I am a late bloomer in this hobby. My interest in Numismatics started in 2016. Since that time I have dedicated countless hours to studying every aspect of the hobby with my main focus being The Minting process as well as Errors, and Varieties. My favorite coins to collect are Seated dimes and half dimes as well as 2 Cent. I also enjoy many types of Exonumia. You can find me assisting new collectors in many of the coin related Facebook groups. Education is key in this hobby so it is an honor for me to be a panel member on the Live Coin Q&A. I also have a Youtube channel appropriately named Paula Bluhm where I focus on Coin collecting education, and promotion of the hobby. Myself along with Shay Hoffmaster also do a bi-monthly community sponsored giveaway called The Big Show. Thank you for your interest and support because without all of you none of this would be possible!
BlueRidgeSilverhound
BlueRidgeSilverhound
BlueRidgeSilverhound
Shaun Davidson
I'm Shaun and some of you know me as BlueRidgeSilverHound on Youtube. I've been in numismatics for nearly 30 years growing up with my pops, who was also my mentor in this wonderful hobby. I specialize in U.S. coins and Currency. And I'm now digging deeper into errors and varieties, which has captivated my attention here r
Shaun Davidson
I'm Shaun and some of you know me as BlueRidgeSilverHound on Youtube. I've been in numismatics for nearly 30 years growing up with my pops, who was also my mentor in this wonderful hobby. I specialize in U.S. coins and Currency. And I'm now digging deeper into errors and varieties, which has captivated my attention here recently. I look forward to being a part of the Live Coin Q&A team!
Coins & Ghouls
BlueRidgeSilverhound
BlueRidgeSilverhound
Adam Chambers
Hey Live Coin Q&A YouTubers; Coins & Ghouls here I got into this coin hobby in 2012 living in a historical house in Kansas City with my brother. I was really into metal detecting and started searching the front yard. I dug up an uncirculated 1917 D Mercury Dime. After that I was hooked. I started collecting Morgan Dollars fir
Adam Chambers
Hey Live Coin Q&A YouTubers; Coins & Ghouls here I got into this coin hobby in 2012 living in a historical house in Kansas City with my brother. I was really into metal detecting and started searching the front yard. I dug up an uncirculated 1917 D Mercury Dime. After that I was hooked. I started collecting Morgan Dollars first; I started moving towards other denominations and building my collection. I would say my speciality is Lincoln Cents, Franklin Half’s, and varieties as a whole. I also enjoy the paranormal and checking out very spooky places. Happy Collecting!
Shannon Smith
BlueRidgeSilverhound
Shannon Smith
Hello, I'm Shannon Smith (Shanimal), and I am a coin nerd like my brethren (and sisteren). I have been a hunter and gatherer of coins for most of my life. I really jumped into the hobby full force in 2020. I quickly immersed myself into the coin world on YouTube. I loved meeting new people and especially learning new things. I could
Hello, I'm Shannon Smith (Shanimal), and I am a coin nerd like my brethren (and sisteren). I have been a hunter and gatherer of coins for most of my life. I really jumped into the hobby full force in 2020. I quickly immersed myself into the coin world on YouTube. I loved meeting new people and especially learning new things. I could not get enough of learning, and continue to do so today (as we all continue to learn). One of the happiest days of my life was Jan 3, 2022 when I first joined the Live Coin Q&A team. Since that time, my knowledge has continued to grow, as well as my personal collection. I like to collect many things, but unlike most, I kind of like Roosevelt dimes (#teamdimes). I love errors and varieties on any type of coin. My goal is to try and help anyone who is interested in learning more about coins to get the education that they desire. Let's learn together!!
Christopher Rhodes
Christopher Rhodes
Christopher Rhodes
Hey everybody Chris here. Most of you know me from various Facebook Coin groups. I also run a blog called Adventures in Coin Roll Hunting. I am here to answer all of your questions and look forward to seeing your collections and the different things you will be sending us!
Ken Peavey
Christopher Rhodes
Christopher Rhodes
Ken Peavey
Ken has passed through the pearly gates of coin heaven, but started it all.