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15 to 40% Off Sale Plus 500+ Numismatic Listings Will Be Added This Week

My freshman year at Seton Hall will come to an end this week. It has been a great experience and I am looking forward to next year as things open up with Covid hopefully being behind us by then and it becomes a more normal college experience.

I have placed about 1/3 of the 1800 eBay numismatic listings on sale. You will find sale items from 15 to 40% off including all of the numismatic literature listings. You are welcome to make fair offers on all of the other listings.

Later this week, I will be purchasing between 500 and 600 coins from my usual suppliers plus from an estate of a local collector who sadly passed a couple of months ago. He collected quality coins and I will be spending a couple of days with a dealer viewing the coins and making purchases.

I will begin listing these coins, currency, and bullion this Wednesday and should have all of them up by next Sunday (May 23, 2021). In the meantime, I invite you to visit my store to view the present listing and to take advantage of the sale. When you click on the below link, you will see a link to add me to your favorite sellers (save this seller). Please add me so you will receive a notice once I begin adding the new listings so you will be part of the early group viewing the coins.

Thank you to the many past purchasers. I really appreciate it.

Kenny

https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

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Numismatics with Kenny eBay Store Sale – Books, World/US Coins, & Currency

I am having a 10 day sale on all numismatic books (very eclectic group of books) and five hundred of my coin, currency, and exonumia listings. Up to 25% off! You are also welcome to make fair offers on any listing you see. I do combine ship to save you money.

International buyers – I do ship internationally using eBay’s Global Shipping Program.

Please use the category links on the left side of the store to more easily navigate the listings. I also welcome your to save me as a seller as I continually purchase collections and add new listings frequently.

I recently purchase approximately 100 non-numismatic collecting books on a number of topics. Those books are also on sale.

To visit my store, please click on this link: https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

Thank you,

Kenny

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Numismatic eBay Store Holiday Update Books, Coins, Exonumia, & Bullion Sale

There are just two more weeks until my 40% off all numismatic book/literature sale is over. More than 350 titles to choose from covering all numismatic interests.

Here is a link to take you directly to the book section of the store:

https://www.ebay.com/str/Numismatics-with-Kenny/Numismatic-Books-Literature/_i.html?_storecat=29010782014

I have added several hundred US and World Coin listings over the past week and will be listing another 100 today. Although I am not having a sale on coins, I will consider all fair offers so take a look. Here is a link to the main store page. While you are there, please follow my store so you will be one of the first alerted to new additions.

https://ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

As I noted in my last post, I purchased more than 3000 transit tokens. It takes a lot of time to list each one and hope to have all the listings completed in the next few weeks. They are selling quickly and I believe there are more than seven hundred now up and unsold. If you collect tokens, please take a look. The direct link to the token’s section is:

https://www.ebay.com/str/Numismatics-with-Kenny/Tokens/_i.html?_storecat=33643586014

Again, I hope to have the rest up soon so please check back to see if your state/city tokens are up.

I do have some world and US currency listings. It is my goal to add more currency in 2021.

Thank you for taking a look at my store and I wish everyone Happy Holidays. It will be nice to have 2020 behind us.

Kenny

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My Numismatic eBay Store Update – Many New Additions 2500+ Listings

Yesterday, I spent several enjoyable hours with a good friend and long-time knowledgeable collector. He has built a large and impressive collection. Each time I visit, he gives me an opportunity to go through a part of his collection and pick out several hundred coins to purchase. As he knows these are coins will mostly be for my eBay store (I do keep some for my collection), his prices are very reasonable and allow for me to price them fairly and still make a small profit.

I am about 40 % of the way through listing these newly purchased coins on my store. They should all be up by tomorrow (Monday night). If you have not been to my eBay store or if it has been a while, please take a look.

Many of these newly listed coins will be purchased very quickly as I did my best in picking out sought after coins.

The main eBay store url link is:

https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

I do combine ship and package the coins with the best packing materials. While visiting my store, be sure to click on the save this seller button so you will be made aware of when I add new listings. 

You will find 500+ numismatic book listings all at 50% off for the Holidays. It is a very eclectic group of titles so I invite everyone to view them no matter what you collect. Here is a link to my book category:

https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny/Numismatic-Books-Literature/_i.html?_storecat=29010782014

For my token collectors, I am about 1/3 of the way through listing the 3100-transit token collection I purchased a couple of weeks ago. The collection has tokens from every state. As I am just getting into collecting tokens, I did not realize how many token collectors are out there and how popular these transit tokens are. Sales have been very brisk. It is my goal to have the rest of the collection up within the next three weeks. I am listing the tokens by state (alphabetically) so if you do not see the state you are looking for, I will get them up as soon as I can.

Here is the token category link:

https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny/Tokens/_i.html?_storecat=33643586014

There are now over 2500 world/US coin, books, bullion, and exonumia listings. I hope you consider shopping at my eBay store for a holiday gift for your favorite collector or better yet, for yourself!

If you live outside the United States, I do ship internationally through eBay’s Global Shipping program.

Happy Holidays!!!

Kenny

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Numismatic Book/Literature Holiday Sale – 40% OFF!

As we head into the holiday season, I am offering 40% off on all 400+ numismatic books/literature listings on my eBay store. Whether the books are a gift for your favorite numismatist or yourself, I know they will be enjoyed!


While you are visiting my store, please take a look at the thousands of coin, bullion, and exonumia listings.

I just purchased a 3000 plus token collection and will be creating listings over the next several weeks so if you are a tokens collector, I invite you to take a look. In a future blog post, I will describe the collection in detail and will include photos.

 
Here is a link to my book sale:
https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny/Numismatic-Books-Literature/_i.html?_storecat=29010782014

I ship internationally through eBay’s global shipping program.

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Alto – The Alternative IRA – Investing in Real Estate – Start-Ups, Cryptocurrnecy and more.

This post is not about numismatics although some numismatists like to invest in non-traditional assets and if possible, invest in them through their IRAs.    Thanks to my affiliate marketing ventures and my numismatic eBay store, I put away as much as I can into my regular and retirement savings.

My parents have taught me to have a diversified portfolio so my investments are spread out between stocks, bonds, real estate, precious metals, collector coins, and alternative investments such as start up companies.

One of the companies I invested in is Alto IRA and since investing, I have begun using their service for investing in start-ups, real estate, and other alternative investments that you can now include in your IRA. Most recently I opened up a Cripto IRA. As I am new to the criptocurrencies, I will only be putting a small percentage of my money in that account until I learn more.   If you are looking for additional ways to invest your money, I invite you to look at Alto. This link will take you to their site and provide you with a $75 fee credit and an opportunity to watch their video and view the FAQs.   

You can open up a Traditional, ROTH, or a SEP IRA. Click here to learn more      

Here is a screen shot of their welcome page:

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Explore Alternative Assets

With our easy-to-use platform, you can invest in alternative assets — things like startups, growth companies, cryptocurrency, real-estate, and more with endless possibilities.

Make an investment through one of our 21 partners, or invest in any private deal you have on your radar!

Tax-Advantaged Investing

By using an IRA to fund your investments, you maintain the tax benefits that come with qualified retirement accounts — resulting in greater effective returns for you. 

With Alto, you choose your IRA type — Traditional, Roth, or SEP:
• Traditional or SEP? Pay no taxes on gains until you take a distribution.1
• Roth IRA? Pay no taxes on gains.1

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Low Fees and Transparent Pricing

You’ll keep more of what you earn on your investments. That’s because Alto has lower fees than other self-directed IRA custodians. Plus, we don’t believe in hidden charges, investment minimums, or set-up fees.

With Alto, there are only 2 fees:
• Highest monthly account fee is $30 per month, no matter your account size
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You can open up a Traditional, ROTH, or a SEP IRA. Click here to learn more      

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1000+ US & World Numismatic Books for Sale

I recently purchased a collection of more than 1200 United States and World numismatic books covering a wide range of numismatic topics. Most books are in English but there are a number of books written in other languages.

I am in the process of listing the books on my eBay store. I anticipate it will take me two to three weeks to get all of the books listed. Here is a link that will take you directly to the numismatic book section of my numismatic eBay store:

https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny/Numismatic-Books-Literature/_i.html?_storecat=29010782014

I will write another post when I have finished adding all the listings but welcome you to view the listings I have up already. If you do not want to wait and desire a particular title, email me at numismatistkenny@gmail.com. I will let you know if I have that particular title(s) and what the cost will be.

All international sales will go through eBay’s International Shipping Program. eBay is responsible for determining fees/custom charges. I have no control over those costs.

United States buyers will find the shipping cost noted in the eBay listing. I do combine ship to keep shipping costs as low as possible. Additionally, many of the books have collector value in addition to their great information. I am pricing the books below what others are selling them for as the books were sold to me at a reasonable cost.

Thank you for reading and visiting my eBay store. After you have looked through the numismatic book listings, I invite you to view the more than 1500 coins and sets I have for sale.

https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny/Numismatic-Books-Literature/_i.html?_storecat=29010782014

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ANA eLearning Academy 2020 Summer Seminar Course Samples June 29-July 10

Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity that offers collectors a varied selection of week-long courses designed for discovery or continued study. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 event. But you can still get a taste of the program by sampling one or more FREE condensed courses from the new ANA eLearning Academy:

Click the link go directly to the ANA registration page to sign up for any of the courses you wish. https://info.money.org/elearning

I will be one of the course presenters – Engaging Young Collectors Now and in the Years to Come. I welcome you to sign up for that one.

Engaging Young Collectors Now and in Years to Come

There is no one-size-fits-all approach for getting kids or adults interested in numismatics.  With that in mind, this presentation will provide several approaches on how to draw friends and relatives of all ages into our hobby.Join us for this one-hour Coin Chat with four young collectors and rising stars in the world of numismatics.

Panelists include ANA Young Numismatists Kellen Hoard, Kenny Sammut, Garrett Ziss and Abby Zechman. 

When: June 29, 2020 | 12:30-1:30 PM MDT

Grading 101

Explore the philosophy behind learning how to grade with this 2-hour eLearning Essentials course. Review the characteristics of the four basic metals used in minting coins in the United States.  Instruction will consist of a lecture, a PowerPoint presentation, and question and answer periods.  ANA grading standards will be stressed. Gain the confidence needed to accurately assess potential coins for your collection. Instructor: Rod Gillis Education Director, American Numismatic Association

When: June 30, 2020 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM MDT

CAC and its “Green Beans”

The story behind the emergence of CAC as a driving force in numismatics today, and how CAC has helped point coin collectors and investors toward their acquisition of coins that are “solid for the grade” or better.
Instructor: Bob Bair, avid collector and coin dealer with specialization in the history of US Coinage

When: July 1, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM MDT

Detection of Counterfeit and Altered Coins

Learn the often-subtle differences between genuine, counterfeit, and altered coins. Topics will include counterfeit-coin production, types of counterfeit dies and castings, date and mintmark alterations, specific gravity testing, and Chinese-made counterfeits.  Instructors: Brian Silliman, professional numismatist, Brian Silliman Rare Coins, and former NGC grader/conserver and ANA authenticator/conserver; and Jim Robinson, professional numismatist, APMEX When: July 2, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Italian Numismatics: Insights Through Modern History

This session will cover Italian numismatics, offering some intriguing starting points for coin collectors, amateurs, and scholars. Through the lens of history and research, the instructor will assess a series of peculiar Italian coinages, mostly relevant to Sicily between the 16th and 19th centuries, and the Kingdom of Italy (1861-46). The instructor will demonstrate how Italian numismatics can offer much information on historical backgrounds, kings, and dictators from the Spanish rulers in Sicily to Mussolini. Instructor: Antonino ‘Nino’ Crisà, numismatist, historian, and archaeologist, currently Marie Curie Skłodowska Research Fellow at Ghent University (Belgium).  When: July 3, 2020 | 10:00-11:00 AM MDT

Introduction to Early U.S. Paper Currency: 1765 to 1865

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate students and will divide U.S. paper money into three periods: the end of the colonial period and the Revolution; the obsolete period; and the Civil War, with the introduction of federal issues up to 1865. Examples from the ANA’s holdings (including parts of the Bebee collection) will be shown to illustrate the fascinating and important role of paper currency in the early economic development of the United States as well as how such notes can provide a window into the history of the period.  Instructors: Richard L. Horst, paper-currency specialist; and Douglas Mudd, museum director, and curator, Edward C. Rochette Money Museum When: July 6, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Understanding the Art of Rare Coin Submissions

Submitting coins for third party certification is not as simple as it appears.  Grading fees are substantial, and without the correct knowledge, a great deal of time and money can be wasted.  We will also discuss what coins can come back as no-grades, which cause many collectors grief and disappointment.  The entire process of rare coin submissions will be discussed. Instructor: Jeff Garrett, President of Mid-American Rare Coin Gallery, Inc.; Past President ANA When: July 6, 2020 | 2:30-4:30 PM MDT

The Modern Minting Process: Errors and Varieties

Explore the minting process and learn how each procedure can lead to the possible creation of collectible errors and varieties. Topics include identification and description, the art of cherrypicking, and various types of damage that may be confused for errors. This will only be a short overview of the full version of the class held each year during our annual Summer Seminar Please note that while the regular class fulfills the “Modern Minting Process/U.S. Minting Errors and Varieties” course requirement for the ANA Numismatic Diploma Program, this brief version of the class does not fulfill this requirement.           Instructor: Sam Gelberd, ANA numismatic educator and avid collector When: July 7, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Collecting and Investing in Morgan Dollars: A Comprehensive Approach

This course will provide a professional overview of collecting and investing in Morgan silver dollars. Students will learn the subtle nuances of dates and mintmarks, grading, varieties, die states, roofline, and deep-mirror prooflike coins. Whether you are a beginner, dealer, or seasoned Morgan collector, the knowledge gained from this class will serve you well as you collect and invest in the most popular series in numismatics. Instructors: John Baumgart, owner, Variety Slabbing Service, Past President of the Society of Silver Dollar Collectors; and Michael S. Fey, Ph.D., president of Rare Coin Investments (RCI), and co-author, Top 100 Morgan Dollars and co-founder and Past President of the new Society of Silver Dollar Collectors (SSDC) When: July 8, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Mexican Voices in Metal and Paper

This course examines the general perspective of coins, some medals, and paper money that compose Mexican Numismatics, covering the period from 1492 to 1925. The highlights of this topic are the coinage of  Charles and Johanna (1536 – 1571), cobs (1572 – 1733), and klippes (1733 – 1734), on the oddly shaped coinage. We will glance at the Pillar series (1732 – 1771), busts (1772 – 1810), and War of Independence (1810 – 1822) reviewing the issues made by the Emergency Mints outside of Mexico City. Once Mexico gained its independence from Spain we will touch on Iturbide’s coinage and some of the 14 Republican Mints (1822 – 1905). During the French Invasion, coins on behalf of Maximilian were made as the Emperor of Mexico (1863 – 1867), followed by the Republican issues (1867 – 1905). The establishment of the banking system appeared in 1864 and with that the first issues of paper money walked on the streets of Mexico City, extending to the rest of the Republic (1864 – 1915). In 1905 a Monetary Reform occurred and the coin design changed some. By 1913 the first issues of the Mexican Revolución appeared in coins and paper money, ending in 1917 altogether. We will stop this meteoric review with the establishment of the Banco de México, the equivalent of the Federal Reserve, in 1925. Instructor: Ricardo de Leon Tallavas, author and Mexican coinage expert When: July 9, 2020 | 1:00-3:00 PM MDT

Creating a Great Club Newsletter

This presentation will discuss the development of a newsletter publication people will want to read! It will briefly address newsletter objectives, the use of layout, font, and colors to better meet your objectives. Photo use and placement will be discussed, as well as selection of software used for publishing, photo editing, and PDF editing.


Instructor: Phil Vitale, President, Albuquerque Coin Club; Editor of the award-winning Pocket Change newsletterWhen: July 10, 2020 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MDT

Explore more great FREE courses coming soon!

Introduction to Paper Money Production and Counterfeit Detection

This class will cover printing technologies used by security printers and the more likely technologies used by counterfeiters.

Instructor: Joe Boling, co-author, World War II Remembered: History in your Hands, a Numismatic Study

When: Jul 18, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

When the Die is Wrong: Wrong Die Varieties That Can be Found and Collected

We will be talking about coins that were struck with dies that should have been used on a different coin. Think Proofs, circulations, different years, and denominations (like mules). From Flying Eagle cents to Bullion Silver eagles we will go over more than 50 different coins in this fascinating subset of variety collecting. Some of these coins can carry a price tag worth far more than a normal coin. All attendees will have the opportunity to receive a PDF file of the coins that we talk about. Instructor: John H. Miller Jr., variety expert for more than 20 years

When: Jul 28, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Click the link go directly to the ANA registration page to sign up for any of the courses you wish. https://info.money.org/elearning

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NumisNews – George HW Bush Presidential Dollar Design Selection – Numismatics with Kenny

NumisNews – George HW Bush Presidential Dollar Design Selection – Numismatics with Kenny

I invite you to visit my numismatic eBay store:
https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

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