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Overview

Track your numismatic collection with detailed fields for country, denomination, year, mint mark, grade, and grading service. Perfect for coin collectors, numismatists, and investors managing rare coins, ancient coinage, and collectible paper currency.

Coin Tracking Features

  • Country and denomination
  • Year minted and mint mark
  • Grade and grading service (PCGS, NGC, etc.)
  • Mintage numbers
  • Certification details
  • Market value tracking

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Adding a Coin

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Navigate to Add Item

Click “Add Item” from your dashboard or go to storehouses.app/add
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Select Coins & Currency

Choose “Coins & Currency” as the category
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Enter Details

Fill in country, denomination, year, mint mark, grade, and grading service
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Add Images

Upload photos of obverse, reverse, and certification slab (if applicable)
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Save

Click “Save Item” to add to your collection

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Coin Fields

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Identification

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Issuing country or authorityExamples:
  • United States
  • Great Britain
  • Roman Empire
  • Ancient Greece
  • China (specify dynasty)
  • Germany (specify period)
For ancient coins, use the issuing authority or empire
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Face value or coin typeExamples:
  • Half Dollar
  • 1 Dollar
  • Denarius
  • Sovereign
  • Double Eagle ($20)
  • Morgan Dollar
Include the full denomination name for clarity
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Year the coin was struckExamples:
  • 1893 (Morgan Dollar key date)
  • 1909-S (VDB Lincoln Cent)
  • 44 BCE (Julius Caesar denarius)
  • 2024 (modern issue)
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Mint of origin identifierUS Mint Marks:
  • P - Philadelphia (often no mark)
  • D - Denver
  • S - San Francisco
  • W - West Point
  • O - New Orleans (historical)
  • CC - Carson City (historical)
Other countries: Varies by nation and era

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Grading

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Numeric or descriptive gradeSheldon Scale (1-70):
  • MS-70 - Perfect uncirculated
  • MS-65 - Gem uncirculated
  • MS-60 - Uncirculated
  • AU-58 - Choice About Uncirculated
  • AU-50 - About Uncirculated
  • EF/XF-40 - Extremely Fine
  • VF-30 - Very Fine
  • F-12 - Fine
  • VG-8 - Very Good
  • G-4 - Good
  • AG-3 - About Good
  • FR-2 - Fair
  • PO-1 - Poor
Proof grades: PF-60 to PF-70
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Third-party grading serviceMajor Services:
  • PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service
  • NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation
  • ANACS - American Numismatic Assoc. Certification Service
  • ICG - Independent Coin Graders
  • CAC - Certified Acceptance Corporation (sticker)
PCGS and NGC certified coins typically command premium prices
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Grading service certification numberUse: Allows verification on grading service website

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Additional Details

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Number of coins mintedWhy it matters: Lower mintage often means higher valueExamples:
  • 1,000 (limited edition proof)
  • 100,000 (key date)
  • 10,000,000 (common circulation coin)
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Die variety or special designationExamples:
  • 1955 DDO (Doubled Die Obverse)
  • VAM-4 (Morgan Dollar variety)
  • Full Steps (Jefferson Nickel)
  • Full Bands (Mercury Dime)
  • Deep Cameo (proof)

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Types of Numismatic Items

US Type Coins

  • Morgan/Peace Dollars
  • Walking Liberty Half Dollars
  • Buffalo Nickels
  • Mercury Dimes
  • Indian Head Cents
  • Gold Eagles

World Coins

  • British Sovereigns
  • Canadian Maple Leafs
  • Mexican Pesos
  • European Crowns
  • Asian coinage

Ancient Coins

  • Roman Denarii
  • Greek Drachmas
  • Byzantine Solidi
  • Medieval coinage

Paper Currency

  • Federal Reserve Notes
  • Large Size Notes
  • Fractional Currency
  • Confederate Currency
  • World Banknotes

Commemoratives

  • US Commemorative coins
  • Olympic coins
  • Special issues
  • Mint sets

Error Coins

  • Doubled dies
  • Off-center strikes
  • Wrong planchet errors
  • Mint mistakes

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Best Practices

For valuable coins ($100+):
  • Use PCGS or NGC for best resale value
  • Certification protects authenticity
  • Graded coins are easier to sell
  • Slabs protect from damage
Record certification numbers in Storehouses for easy verification
Protect your collection:
  • Use coin holders or capsules
  • Keep graded coins in original slabs
  • Control temperature and humidity
  • Never clean your coins
  • Handle by edges only
Cleaning coins destroys value - never clean your coins
Know what you’re buying:
  • Check PCGS/NGC price guides
  • Verify certification numbers online
  • Research mintage figures
  • Understand key dates and varieties
  • Compare to recent auction results
Record for each coin:
  • Full description and specifications
  • Grade and certification details
  • Purchase price and source
  • Photos of both sides
  • Any special designations (CAC, variety)

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Common Questions

Consider grading if:
  • Coin is worth $100+ raw
  • You plan to sell eventually
  • Authenticity is important
  • You want protection from damage
Skip grading if:
  • Common, low-value coins
  • Personal collection not for sale
  • Grading cost exceeds coin value
Valuation resources:
  • PCGS/NGC Price Guides
  • Heritage Auctions archives
  • Red Book (Guide Book of US Coins)
  • eBay completed sales
  • Dealer price lists
Graded coin values differ significantly from raw coin estimates
Both are excellent:
  • PCGS often preferred for US coins
  • NGC strong for world coins
  • Both widely accepted
  • Both have online verification
  • Both offer similar protection
Choose based on: What you collect and personal preference

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Next Steps

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