Home› U.S. Coin Forum
Options

If you could have any coin-related job, what would it be...and why?

RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
in U.S. Coin Forum
Dealer? No way! I suck at selling. I could not sell beer to Cardinals baseball fans at the stadium on a 100 degree summer day if I were the only vendor in the park.

My dream job in coins would be a cataloger for an auction firm. Imagine all the cool coins that would pass through your hands, the reference libraries to be able to access, and the pride in the finish product. For a guy who reads X-rays, it seems pretty glamorous!

What would you be? Photographer, author, publisher, convention organizer, consignment director, grader, ...
My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
«1

Comments

  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Buyer.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • LouisLouis Posts: 3,687
    CEO of Collectors Universe. image
    image

    image
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Duke of the Treasury
    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • RKKayRKKay Posts: 3,017 ✭✭✭
    Would I just get the job title or the job as well?image
    Rick Kay
    Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns

    <
  • foodudefoodude Posts: 3,577 ✭✭✭
    Marty's Assistant

    Russ, NCNE


    image
    Greg Allen Coins, LLC Show Schedule: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/573044/our-show-schedule-updated-10-2-16 Authorized dealer for NGC, PCGS, CAC, and QA. Member of PNG, RTT (Founding Platinum Member), FUN, MSNS, and NCBA (formerly ICTA); Life Member of ANA and CSNS. NCBA Board member. "GA3" on CCE.
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Coin picture taker to the stars. No WIDGETS allowed.
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • WhizzardWhizzard Posts: 955
    Buyer, I love negotiating.

    Or grader...
    What do you think, Mr. Bigglesworth?
    image
  • rec78rec78 Posts: 5,861 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Treasure recoverer and cataloguer--i would love to go on the boat where a sunken treasure (coins of course) was found and be the first to see them as they arrive out of the water and then catalogue them and record the findings. Heck, they wouldn't even have to pay me-i would do something like this for free for just the thrill of being the first to see them.
    image
  • Musky1011Musky1011 Posts: 3,904 ✭✭✭✭
    Lobbiest

    All the bribe monies


    Jim
    Pilgrim Clock and Gift Shop.. Expert clock repair since 1844

    Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Senior Shoe Polisher at all major conventions.
    Lead Holder cracker-outer at PCGS.

    roadrunner
    Barbarous Relic No More, LSCC -GoldSeek--shadow stats--SafeHaven--321gold
  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,775 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A buyer for a large firm!
  • JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    I would like to be chief numismatic counsel to the Bill Gates collection.

    I have always wanted to build a complete US collection including colonial, patterns, private gold, and while I am at it might very well add currency, as well.
    PNG member, numismatic dealer since 1965. Operates a retail store, also has exhibited at over 1000 shows.
    I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.

    eBaystore
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would like to be chief numismatic counsel to the Bill Gates collection.

    I thought you already were. imageimage
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • majorbigtimemajorbigtime Posts: 2,937 ✭
    "Chief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer".....

    Paraphrasing the movie title, it has "The Smell of Money"
  • DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭
    Convention organizer , I can not begin to imagine the numerous problems encountered , image

    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Collector

    I enjoy these things- I am not in it for the money or the investment- just the hobby.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • GemineyeGemineye Posts: 5,374 ✭
    I would like to be a the chief press operator for the mint......and operate the coin presses.........image
    I get to set the presses and inspect the coins and dies before production begins......image
    ......Larry........image
  • DentuckDentuck Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭
    Publisher, Whitman Publishing, LLC!

    Because I love books and numismatics.
  • ram1946ram1946 Posts: 762 ✭✭
    Czar
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,570 ✭✭✭✭✭
    a new "wizard of oz" song for numismatists:


    "....If I only had a job" (can you hear the song of the scarecrow, tin man and lion ?) a brain, a heart and courage !

    I'd be the supervisor over all the graders and you guys would not be squawking about UNFAIR grading practices ever again because it would be RIGHT every time.

    edit to add: Even if I had to poll the forum to get it right image

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • LeianaLeiana Posts: 4,349 ✭
    Professional Grader of Buffalo Nickels and Old Copper Cents. No dimes allowed.

    -Amanda
    image

    I'm a YN working on a type set!

    My Buffalo Nickel Website Home of the Quirky Buffaloes Collection!

    Proud member of the CUFYNA
  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭
    I'd be the curator for the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian.
  • librtyheadlibrtyhead Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭
    Owner of "coinstar"..........
  • SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭
    CEO of Shop At Home Network. Coin Vault makes a killin!
    image
    To support LordM's European Trip, click here!
  • dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,490 ✭✭✭
    Toll Collector, Coin Star Machine coin sorter, Bank teller....
    Follow me - Cards_and_Coins on Instagram



    They call me "Pack the Ripper"
  • FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭
    Doctor, just so I could learn all the tricks and how to identify their work. Oh, and I bet the money ain't bad either.image
  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭
    cataloger/researcher
  • ArtistArtist Posts: 2,013 ✭✭✭
    Artist

    image
    image
    >>>My Collection
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Midnight Minter image

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My dream job is open!

    From Heritage's enewsletter:

    Help Wanted: Coin Cataloger

    With the Dallas, FUN and spring Long Beach Signature Auctions coming up over the next few months, we are looking for at least two people to help us describe the lots in these sales. You must know U.S. coins and be able to express your knowledge in written form. These are contract positions based in Dallas. If you are interested, please contact Paul@HeritageAuctions.com

    Now if I can only get the time off and the okey-dokey from Mrs. RYK... image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,775 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A buyer,

    Becuase I love dealing in coins, have a good eye and it would be exciting.

    jim
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Maybe I should send them a sample.



    << <i>When we consider modern production, it's mind-boggling to realize that in the 19th Century the US Mint was generating runs of proof coins in such limited numbers. Proof coins if this era are genuinely scarce, rather than just the "condition" scarcity that is so commonly promoted in today's market.

    The grade limiting factor for this specimen is some hairlines likely borne of cabinet friction. These are of little distraction, and are all that prevent this example from residing in a significantly more expensive Gem holder. The overall surface tone is a pretty golden hue with areas of russet color, and lovely blue green at the periphery. The nicely mirrored fields provide a pale blue appearance and a light cameo contrast when viewed directly, and a bit of a tilt under the light reveals the colors. A splendid example of a coin that is rarely offered on eBay. >>



    That was an 1864 NGC PF64 Seated Dollar, BTW.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • headsplitter2headsplitter2 Posts: 463 ✭✭✭
    A sculptor for the mint.
    "Only 2 things are certain
    Death and Taxes" ~~ Ben Franklin
    https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/mint-sets/1945-mint-set/publishedset/21067
    Knutson's 45' Set 2009 Winner
  • ROBERTBROBERTB Posts: 1,016
    Fort Knox security tester image
    Everything I write is my opinion.

    Looking for alot of crap.
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    Owner of a large auction firm. It pays the most.

    However, I would probably be more adept (not to mention poorer) at being a photographer...Mike
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355 ✭
    appraiser/first dibs-er
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

    image
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Maybe I should send them a sample.



    << <i>When we consider modern production, it's mind-boggling to realize that in the 19th Century the US Mint was generating runs of proof coins in such limited numbers. Proof coins if this era are genuinely scarce, rather than just the "condition" scarcity that is so commonly promoted in today's market.

    The grade limiting factor for this specimen is some hairlines likely borne of cabinet friction. These are of little distraction, and are all that prevent this example from residing in a significantly more expensive Gem holder. The overall surface tone is a pretty golden hue with areas of russet color, and lovely blue green at the periphery. The nicely mirrored fields provide a pale blue appearance and a light cameo contrast when viewed directly, and a bit of a tilt under the light reveals the colors. A splendid example of a coin that is rarely offered on eBay. >>



    That was an 1864 NGC PF64 Seated Dollar, BTW.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    Not bad, but can you keep that up for 1000 lots of mostly dealer rejects and collector cast-offs?
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Not bad, but can you keep that up for 1000 lots of mostly dealer rejects and collector cast-offs? >>



    No. I only feel inspired to write descriptions like that when the value of the coin is going to net me an extra fat commission. image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • Coin FinderCoin Finder Posts: 7,391 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Internal affairs for ANA.
  • JdurgJdurg Posts: 997 ✭
    Assayer of the bullion and planchets used to make the coins. It would just be fun seeing those huge amounts of precious metals and then being able to assay them.
    I collect the elements on the periodic table, and some coins. I have a complete Roosevelt set, and am putting together a set of coins from 1880.
  • DrPeteDrPete Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭
    Time traveler. Go back to the mints in the 1700's and 1800's and pick up a few goodies as made and bring them back. A few boxes full would do nicely.
    Dr. Pete
  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,552 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Internal affairs for ANA. >>



    Well, you would stay busy!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
    Guest Speaker-I don’t mind getting up in front of an audience, can babble on for hours about coins.

    Where: Conventions/Meetings/Roasts: all travel/lodging/meals/stipend for extra curricular activities must be paid in advance (First Class flight accommodations only, 5* Hotels with-in walking distance to assembly area, no Denny‘s or IHOP)

    Certified Facilitator-bonus to Guest Speaker gig

    Organizer/keeping fellow Numismatics on topic during meetings/conventions, hang out with all the other CEO's from other fantasy numismatic companies/organizations.
    Chat Board Lingo

    "Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Publisher, Whitman Publishing, LLC!

    Because I love books and numismatics. >>




    I guess I will have to settle for Assistant Publisher. image
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    You know those "Help Wanted: Numismatist" thing in the emails Heritage sends every week? I'd like to have that job. That would be a cool a$$ job. Been busting my a$$ in the hot son & freezing weather for 35 years in the construction biz and having a sissy inside in the AC job fooling with coins would be the perfect job for. I'm retired now and could use some extra beer & smoke money. I could probably get it too if I wanted to move to Texas, cut my hair & beard and quit looking like Charles Manson just rode in with the Hells Angels.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • LastExitInNYLastExitInNY Posts: 600 ✭
    I worked at the Chase Manhattan currency department out of HS. If I could go back there and do it again I would. The smell of new bills and the weight of the boxes of coins were a real treat. Of course the getaway was harder because of the weight image (j/k)
  • bigbadchad777bigbadchad777 Posts: 1,835 ✭
    I would close those plastic coin capsules that the US Mint places its coins in because whoever is currently doing it SUCKS.
  • LeianaLeiana Posts: 4,349 ✭


    << <i>Professional Grader of Buffalo Nickels and Old Copper Cents. No dimes allowed.

    -Amanda >>



    I changed my mind! I want to be a writer. image

    -Amanda
    image

    I'm a YN working on a type set!

    My Buffalo Nickel Website Home of the Quirky Buffaloes Collection!

    Proud member of the CUFYNA
  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Professional Grader of Buffalo Nickels and Old Copper Cents. No dimes allowed.

    -Amanda >>



    I changed my mind! I want to be a writer. image

    -Amanda >>



    Did you keep the receipt?image
    Chat Board Lingo

    "Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,515 ✭✭✭✭✭
    chair at Stacks in NH
    JR Newsletter Online Edition

Leave a Comment

BoldItalicStrikethroughOrdered listUnordered list
Format
SpoilerCodeQuote
Heading 2Heading 1
Emoji
:):D:(;):/:o:s:p:'(:|B):#:*<3o:)>:)
Url
Image
Align leftAlign centerAlign rightToggle HTML viewToggle full pageToggle lights
Drop image/file
Home • U.S. Coin ForumComment As ...