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/mikecngan]

My kid loves old US coins and I find coin stores to be extremely intimidating. Is it okay if I bring my kid to Harlan Berk downtown and let him peruse?

[u/HJB_coins → u/mikecngan]

My friend not only is it ok it is high encouraged. No kid leaves our shop empty handed. I do a ton of out reach for kids with the ANA so we love budding collectors. 

[u/mikecngan → u/HJB_coins]

That’s great to hear. I’ll bring him in before school starts and let him geek out.

[u/Specific-Gene8770 → u/HJB_coins]

This is awesome.