Are there any coin grading classes/ programs

I want to learn how to grade coins on a real (not approximate) scale. I wonder if there are any books, computer programs that teach you this on a college level. Either at low or no cost, or if it does cost if it provides tests, and up to date information

 

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Me too, I would like that a lot.

 

Don't know if this is "college level" but one of the courses is just on grading



http://www.money.org/Content/Naviga...ducation/NumismaticDiplomaProgram/default.htm

 

Since grading is highly subjective, and the opinions of the TPGs is just that, an opinion which you pay for, there is nothing exact about grading.

 

O.K., I knew the ANA offered these classes at their conventions, as I am a member. And I also know they are priced way out of most collector's bubget. But, I wasn't aware they were available on h=the web. Has anyone done these on their computer, and know what they cost? I've heard great things about these courses.

 

Any idea on the cost of these courses? My income has taken a beating the last two years, so cost is a definate factor. Thanks in advance!

 

I am just saying there isn't a book titled "Introduction to Coin Grading: The Sheldon Scale" if not there should be

 

The ANA has a distance learning course on grading but, as Doug stated, as good as it is it is not the same as being in a class with an instructor and hundreds of examples of coins to look at.

 

Well then maybe our Cointalk "Top" doggs could create a book in their free time? Just a combine set of knowlege of the Best of the Best @ CT???

We could make it a Wiki side page?


Just saying we have a bunch of knowledgeable people here, and I would love it if they shared some of what they knew

 

Redbook has a section about the grading scale, what has to be seen on the coin to achieve a certain grade, etc. It's not lengthy, but it is basic none the less.

 

There are several threads here on CT which are very helpful, with the same caveat Hobo and Doug have given ~ that you really need the coin in hand and be able to tilt and loupe if necessary and differences will be found. Unfortunately photography isn't good at that. Search for RLM's and others threads on grading a coin. Perhaps those who have interesting threads of such will post links.

Jim

 

I think the guess the grades threads on this forum are very educational. I plan on participating in the next one. It looks like a lot of fun.

Mark

 

I just received my courses in the mail a couple weeks ago. It was $400 for all of them.(you don't have to buy all at once, but there is a discount if you do) There is an introduction to coin collecting, grading and counterfeit detection, grading mint state coins, a book on modern minting procedures and 2 dvds that I haven't watched yet about grading and counterfeit detection. I am reading the Introduction now and although alot of the beginning is basic collecting info, I am learning alot I didn't know about the history of coins. Until I can afford a trip to Colorado, reading books and looking at coins at shows and online is my plan of action.

 

Could someone help me out with there opinion on a coin I have ..maby a possible error

 

Your best bet then would be to post in the "Errors Forum", that's the easiest way for error experts here to help

 

There's my "go-to" book that the ANA put out specifically for grading, every coin made with every possible grade featured... including pictures. Need more info/pics, PM me.