Upcoming Numismatic Seminars & Workshops
The American Numismatic Association has built a reputation for high-quality, hands-on numismatic learning opportunities through our Technical Series Seminars.
Hands-On Numismatic Seminars
Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins
January 7-8, 2025 |
Orlando, FL
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, owner of Gem Mint Coin LLC, and former grader for ANACS, NGC and PCGS and Bob Mellor, ANA District Representative, advanced numismatist, educator, and author
Location / Time: Orange County Convention Center, North/South Building in Orlando, FL | January 7-8, 2025 | 9a.m. – 5p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE PASSED.
Counterfeit Detection: Classic Fakes & Chinese-Made Counterfeits
February 25-26, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
This class will debut one of the largest collections of Chinese-made counterfeits of United States colonials, coins, tokens, bullion and bars. This seminar will teach counterfeit detection of Key Date and Mintmarked coins, U.S. gold coins, and the latest wave of deceptive Chinese-made counterfeits.
Instructors: Brian Silliman, professional numismatist, Brian Silliman Rare Coins, and former NGC grader/conserver and ANA authenticator/conserver and Keith Moon, former Senior Grading Finalizer with NGC.
Location / Time: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy | Atlanta, GA | February 25-26; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JANUARY 24, 2025
Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins
February 25-26, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
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.
Instructor: Bob Mellor, ANA District Representative, advanced numismatist, educator, and author
Location / Time: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy | Atlanta, GA | February 25-26; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JANUARY 24, 2025