Numismatic Services
Specialist guidance for the coins you own, the pieces you seek, and the collection you want to build.
Selling
Explore coins offered by Mint State Rarities, including current consignments at GreatCollections. Bidding and checkout for auction coins take place with the auction house.
DISCUSS SELLING ↗Trading
Discuss a trade involving quality copper coins, with attention to the pieces you own and the direction you want your collection to take.
DISCUSS TRADING ↗Buying
Mint State Rarities buys individual coins and collections, with particular interest in exceptional Lincoln cents, Indian Head cents, and Mint State copper.
DISCUSS BUYING ↗Appraisals
Understand your coins and their market context. Contact Alex to discuss the purpose and scope of a valuation.
DISCUSS APPRAISALS ↗Consignments
Plan the sale of an individual rarity or a collection, including guidance on an appropriate auction venue and presentation.
DISCUSS CONSIGNMENTS ↗Auction Representation
Receive help evaluating auction opportunities and representation in the bidding process, tailored to your collecting goals.
DISCUSS AUCTION REPRESENTATION ↗Registry Set Building
Build a collection issue by issue with a specialist who has assembled landmark Lincoln cent sets, including Whispering Pines and the Bolt collections.
DISCUSS REGISTRY SET BUILDING ↗Want Lists
Share the dates, varieties, grades, and qualities you are seeking. Alex can help pursue pieces that fit your collection.
DISCUSS WANT LISTS ↗Authentication Guidance
Discuss authenticity concerns and the appropriate path for professional third-party review. Final certification is provided by the grading service.
DISCUSS AUTHENTICATION GUIDANCE ↗Grading & Regrades
Draw on Alex’s experience evaluating surfaces, luster, strike, color, and eye appeal when considering grading, regrade, or resubmission options. Grading outcomes are determined by the certification service.
DISCUSS GRADING & REGRADES ↗Let’s discuss your next step.
Whether your focus is one exceptional coin or a complete Registry set, start with a conversation about your goals.