Red Book Podcast

How big is the Morgan Silver Dollar market, and what's really driving demand for GSA Carson City Silver Dollars? In this episode of the Greysheet: Gen X, Gen Z Podcast, John Feigenbaum and Hunter Hicks sit down with Steven Yaffe of Imperial Coin Exchange to get an inside look at one of the busiest segments of the rare coin business.Steven shares his experience as a major wholesale market maker in Morgan Silver Dollars, Peace Dollars, and GSA Carson City Dollars. He reveals just how many silver dollars move through his business, how coins are sorted and priced, and why certain dates and conditions can make a significant difference in value.We also explore the surprising popularity of GSA Carson City Dollars, the impact of eBay Live and Whatnot, the relationship between silver prices and collectible coin premiums, and what dealers are seeing in today's rare coin market.Plus, Steven discusses the challenges of running a wholesale coin business, managing inventory and cash flow, working alongside his father, and the importance of learning from experienced dealers.

What if the coins in your collection could reveal the untold history of America? 🇺🇸🪙In this fascinating episode of the Red Book Podcast, we take a deep dive into the history of American coinage with numismatic researcher and award-winning author Mike Moran, alongside Todd Imhof of Heritage Auctions.Discussing Moran’s book When Coins Were King, this episode explores how gold and silver shaped America's financial system, influenced political power, and helped create some of the most iconic coins in U.S. history.Discover the incredible stories behind the Comstock Lode silver discovery, the gold-versus-silver political battles of the 19th century, and the corruption and financial scandals that rocked the early American Mint system.We also uncover how President Theodore Roosevelt worked with legendary sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to transform American coin designs, including the famous $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle and the $10 Indian Head Gold Eagle.Plus, learn how the Panic of 1907, the Morgan and Peace dollars, and the fascinating history behind America's monetary system continue to influence coin collecting today.

How do you know if an ancient coin is authentic, what makes it valuable, and how has third-party grading changed the world of coin collecting? In this episode of the Greysheet Podcast, host John Feigenbaum sits down with world-renowned ancient coin expert David Vagi of NGC and numismatic authority Ursula Kampmann for a fascinating discussion about ancient coins, coin authentication, grading, and the evolution of the global coin market.David Vagi explains how NGC Ancients developed its unique grading system, evaluating strike quality, surface quality, and wear rather than relying solely on a traditional numerical grade. He also discusses counterfeit detection, the challenges of authenticating ancient coins, and how third-party grading has made ancient coin collecting more accessible to new collectors.The conversation also explores how the internet, digital photography, and online auctions have transformed the rare coin market, along with the differences between American and European approaches to trust, certification, and collecting.Plus, John, Ursula, and David debate an important question: Are we protecting coins as valuable collectibles, or preserving them as historical artifacts?

The rare coin market is heating up! Are rare coins becoming one of the most attractive alternative investments, and how will artificial intelligence change the future of coin collecting?In Part 2 of the Greysheet Market Report, host John Feigenbaum welcomes back John McGrath of Charleston Rare Coin Company for an in-depth discussion about the booming rare coin market, rising CAC premiums, high-end numismatic rarities, and the future of AI coin grading.After the ANA coin show, McGrath shares his firsthand observations about the growing scarcity of premium-quality coins, surging prices for CAC-approved rarities, and the challenges dealers face finding exceptional inventory. He also reveals an extraordinary acquisition: both known examples of an incredibly rare 1875 gold Liberty Head pattern coin!In this episode, you'll discover:🪙 The Rare Coin Market Boom — Why top-quality coins are becoming harder to find and why collectors are paying record premiums for exceptional rarities.💰 CAC Coins vs. Non-CAC Coins — Why CAC-stickered coins can command dramatically higher prices and how grading, quality, and registry sets influence demand.🏆 An Incredible Gold Pattern Rarity — Hear the story behind McGrath acquiring both known examples of a rare Liberty Head gold pattern.📈 Rare Coins as an Investment — Why experienced dealers see opportunities in rare coins as tangible assets, and why research and knowledge remain essential.🤖 AI Coin Grading: The Future of Numismatics — Could artificial intelligence improve grading consistency, detect altered coins, identify rare varieties, and make coin grading more affordable?📣 Marketing the Coin Collecting Hobby — McGrath explains his proposed cooperative advertising campaign to attract new collectors and help rare coins compete with Pokémon cards and other collectibles.🔍 The Future of CAC Grading and Registry Sets — How grading competition, collector preferences, and new registry strategies could reshape the certified coin market.

In this episode of the Red Book Podcast, host Jeff Garrett sits down with So-Called Dollar expert and dealer Jeff Shevlin to explore one of the most interesting and overlooked areas of coin collecting.So-Called Dollars are historically important medals, generally about the size of a silver dollar, that commemorate events in American history. But as Jeff Shevlin explains, these aren't simply ordinary medals—they can feature incredible artwork, famous engravers, fascinating historical stories, extreme rarity, and surprisingly affordable prices.The conversation covers everything from Augustus Saint-Gaudens and George Morgan to the Erie Canal, World's Fairs, the Columbian Exposition, Fort Sumter, and the Wilson Dollar.Jeff Garrett and Jeff Shevlin also discuss why grading and population reports have changed the market, how collectors can get started, and why rare So-Called Dollars can offer dramatically more rarity for the money than many expensive U.S. coins.One incredible example is the 1826 gold Erie Canal medal. Only a handful were struck, with just two known in private collections according to the interview, and examples have sold for tens of thousands of dollars—and as much as $200,000.You'll also hear about a recently discovered gold Wilson Dollar that reportedly sold for around $35,000, plus strategies for building your own “Box of 20” collection.

Ebay is making a major move in the collectible coin market with its new Authenticity Guarantee program — and it could change the way collectors buy and sell coins online.In this episode of the Gen X vs Gen Z: Greysheet Podcast, John Feigenbaum and Hunter Hicks sit down with Heather Kline, eBay’s Director of U.S. Collectibles Expansion, to get the inside story on eBay’s new authentication program and what it means for coin collectors and dealers.The discussion covers $500+ U.S. coins, PCGS authentication, raw vs. graded coins, counterfeit holders, listing accuracy, buyer and seller protections, SNAD returns, bullion, fraud listings, stolen photos, and eBay’s plans for the future.Hunter and John also discuss whether certain coins actually need to be graded, including an 1982 Chinese Panda and an 1861-S $2.50 Quarter Eagle, plus the challenges of selling valuable raw coins online.The conversation then turns to the broader coin market, including rising prices for Walking Liberty Half Dollars, commemorative gold, V-Nickels, Shield Nickels, Liberty Nickels, Indian Cents, Buffalo Nickels, and other circulated and scarce-date coins.John also explains the concept of market making, including the early history of CAC and how aggressive buyers can influence prices and liquidity.

What exactly is a Hobo Nickel — and why can some of these carved coins sell for thousands of dollars? In this episode of the Greysheet Market Report Podcast, John Feigenbaum sits down with longtime collector Candice Kagin to explore the fascinating world of Hobo Nickels — a unique intersection of American history, folk art, and numismatics.Candice shares the story behind her collection of more than 600 Hobo Nickels, including works attributed to legendary carvers Bert Wiegand and George “Bo” Hughes. She explains how these unusual carved Buffalo Nickels originated, the role they played in Hobo culture, how collectors identify unknown carvers, and what makes certain pieces especially valuable.The conversation also explores the difference between classic, modern, and contemporary Hobo Nickel carvings, how these coins are authenticated, what collectors should look for, and why the stories behind individual carvings can be just as fascinating as the coins themselves.Candice is also preparing to sell portions of her collection through multiple auctions, giving collectors an opportunity to own pieces from one of the most unusual areas of American numismatics.

In this episode of the Greysheet Podcast, John Feigenbaum and Patrick recorded live at the 🔥🔥 RED HOT 🔥🔥 2026 FUN showListen to their Expert Insights, Trends & More on the U.S. Rare Coin Market!Join us for a comprehensive breakdown of the FUN Convention In this episode, we discuss the bustling atmosphere of the show, the impact of silver prices, major auction highlights, and the latest in numismatic trends. Listen in as we share insights from dealers, auction dynamics, the influence of live selling platforms like eBay and WhatNot, and the debut of new Whitman Publishing releases. Plus, we touch on the new Mint Director Paul Hollis's potential impact on the industry. Don't miss this vibrant conversation packed with valuable updates for numismatic enthusiasts!

Gold approaching $5,000, silver pushing toward $100, record-breaking coin auctions, and the biggest coin programs in decades — this episode covers it all.In this Greysheet Podcast, John Feigenbaum, CEO of Whitman Brands, takes you behind the scenes of the global coin and precious metals market during one of the most pivotal moments in numismatic history.Recorded just hours before departing for Berlin’s World Money Fair, John shares insights from the FUN Show, the New York International Numismatic Convention, and what’s ahead for collectors, dealers, and investors as spot metal prices skyrocket.

On this episode of the Greysheet Podcast, John Feigenbaum and Ursula Kampmann live from the 20th Berlin World Money Fair, the world’s largest modern coin show, for a fast-paced walkthrough of what’s happening on the floor.This year’s show opened with record-breaking crowds, limited-edition coin releases, and some of the most creative mint booths we’ve ever seen — from towering architectural designs to immersive national mint displays.