Canada, Europe, ancient coins and how to start.
A stage-by-stage timeline for buying your first ancient coin, from learning the market and setting a budget to checking authenticity before you pay.
A plain-language glossary of world coin terms, from KM catalog numbers and mintmarks to edge types, grade abbreviations and metal finishes.
A month-by-month plan for new world coin collectors: what to buy first, when to narrow your focus, and when to spend on better pieces.
Seven common mistakes beginners make buying world coins, from overpaying for common dates to fakes, cleaning, currency traps and outdated catalog values.
A step-by-step method for identifying an unreadable foreign coin with dates, scripts, symbols, measurements and catalogs, then judging its value.
Most old European coins are worth little more than bulk value. Learn how to sort an inherited collection and spot the rare pieces that matter.