Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins Seminar
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 10-11, 2026
Baltimore, MD
In conjunction with the Whitman Expos Baltimore Fall Expo (November 12-14, 2026)
Sharpen your grading skills! Knowledge of coin grading not only makes you more confident on the bourse floor, but also adds to your enjoyment of the hobby by helping take the worry out of numismatic purchases.
Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins Seminar
Learn how U.S. coins should be graded according to the latest ANA and market standards. The seminar covers many topics and emphasizes the fundamental principles of grading circulated U.S. coins, including the history and evolution of grading standards, analysis of a coin’s focal points, technical and market grading, how to determine initial signs of wear, and evaluating surface marks, strike, luster and eye appeal.
Instructors: Keith Moon, former grader/finalizer for ANACS, NGC, and PCGS; Owen Seymour, cofounder of Rarity7, former grader at PCGS
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ANA Member Rate: $300 | Non-Member Price: $400
Not an ANA member? Join now to take advantage of this seminar’s member rate!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2026