Coin collecting requires keen knowledge of numismatics, from how coins are made to how to collect, grade and sell coins. Proxiblog wants to foster love of the hobby. Unlike clickbait and scam sites, promising riches from pocket change, we give fact-based information from experts on coin identification, counterfeits, errors and varieties and more. Before you begin your hobbyist journey, be sure to read these basic articles that prepare you for more advanced practices like holdering coins, identifying rarities and bidding on eBay, High Bid and other platforms.
Learn the Lingo of Coin Collecting
From “Alloy” to “Zinc Rot,” learn to apply numismatic terms to your coins.
How Coins Are Made
To understand errors and varieties, you first must know the minting process and what, exactly, constitutes an error or variety.
How to Collect Coins
This beginning post explains everything you will need to begin enjoying the hobby.
How to Grade Coins
It is easy to get scammed buying coins on the internet. It’s even riskier to bid on them in online auctions. See this important post to avoid costly errors.
How to Sell Coins
It’s easy to be scammed when you buy coins. But when you sell coins, the risks are even higher. Read this essential article.
How to Detect Counterfeits
One of the worst experiences for a beginning hobbyists is spending your hard-earn money on a fake coin. The internet is full of fakes from China as well as replicas or rarities. This is a must-read article.
Cleaning Coins
In general, you should never clean a coin as that decreases value dramatically. But there are ways to clean minor spots, grits and verdigris from silver coins.
What Makes Coins Valuable?
Too often on social media, click-bait sites claim you can find valuable coins in pocket change. But what makes coins valuable? This article informs you.
Inherited Coins
You inherited a relatives coin collection and have no idea now what to do with these. This article includes a step-by-step method to catalogue and dispense of the collection.
Error and Variety Directory
If you intend to sell or grade your suspected error or variety, it is best to know which ones are recognized by dealers and holdering companies. This comprehensive directory includes links to articles and PCGS CoinFacts for retail values.