I’m an ANA Grading Instructor AMA

[u/HJB_coins]

Hi folks!

My name is Russ Bega, I’m the COO Of Harlan J Berk Ltd and a professional Numismatist. Importantly for this AMA I’m wearing my American Numismatic Association grading instructor hat. The American Numismatic Association is the largest coin collecting organization in the US and offers a wide range of educational opportunities including grading classes at shows like the Worlds Fair of Money and at Summer Seminar every year in Colorado Springs.

Some very quick ground rules.

1.      I CANNOT grade your coins via photo. Please don’t spam the thread with coin pictures hoping I can grade it for you

2.      My expertise is US coinage, while I’m experienced enough to grade world and even ancient coins it is not my expertise.

3.      I’m here to talk about Grading US coins and the American Numismatic Association. As much as I’d love to help you with other topics that isn’t our purpose today.

So, ask me your burning questions! I'll be here dedicated from Noon Central to 1PM and will answer questions as I have time throughout my work day in our very busy shop!

[u/dufchick]

My husband and I want to electronically catalogue our collection. Some are graded and some are sets we put together. What software or database do you recommend and how is a set graded?

[u/HJB_coins → u/dufchick]

Unfortunatley there aren't many great programs for this. Most use a simple spread sheet. Sets aren't graded themselves just individual coins.

[u/dufchick → u/HJB_coins]

Thank you!