Dr. Ryan Barnhardt – Grader
Ryan Barnhardt is a seasoned numismatist with over 17 years of hands-on experience at Independent Coin Graders, a trusted name
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As with diamonds and other rare gems, determining the condition-or grade-of a rare coin is one of the most important
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Counterfeit GSA Found at Summer FUN in Orlando, FL
From 1972 to 1980 the General Services Administration (GSA) sold a group of Uncirculated Carson City Morgan dollars that was
Austin Hutto
President & Finalizer Austin was first introduced to coins at a young age by working for a local coin dealer
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Counterfeit GSA Found at Summer FUN in Orlando, FL
From 1972 to 1980 the General Services Administration (GSA) sold a group of Uncirculated Carson City Morgan dollars that was
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Please try these grading tips at home
F. Michael “Skip” Fazzari (Originally published in the “Making the Grade” column of Numismatic News, August 20, 2013) I’m
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Evolution of Surface Alterations
F. Michael “Skip” Fazzari (Originally published in the “Making the Grade” column of Numismatic News) Early in my career
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The Fabric of Coins
F. Michael “Skip” Fazzari (Originally published in the “Making the Grade” column of Numismatic News) The characteristics of a coin’s
Read moreCounterfeit Slabs and Coins
F. Michael “Skip” Fazzari (Originally published in the “Making the Grade” column of Numismatic News) Our hobby is under
Read moreSome Characteristics of Counterfeits
F. Michael “Skip” Fazzari (Originally published in the “Making the Grade” column of Numismatic News) Recently, I wrote a brief
Read moreKnowing What The Genuine Looks Like
F. Michael “Skip” Fazzari (Originally published in the “Making the Grade” column of Numismatic News) A recent trip to
Read moreKnowledge of Authenticators Ever Expanding
F. Michael “Skip” Fazzari Have you ever heard some form of the expression “History repeats itself?” Did you see
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