Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 57 minutes ago
In this fascinating episode of the Greysheet Podcast, John Feigenbaum sits down with John McGrath of Charleston Rare Coins to explore the high-stakes, sometimes unpredictable world of rare coin collecting and dealing.
John McGrath shares how his lifelong passion for coins evolved into a major rare-coin business, what it takes to operate at the highest levels of the market, and why trust and integrity can be worth more than a contract in the rare coin business.
The conversation also dives into one of the wildest stories in the hobby: a $2 million 1894-S Barber dime, a last-minute deal, and a cross-country journey involving a multimillion-dollar coin.
You'll also hear about:
• How serious coin dealers manage six- and seven-figure inventory
• Why relationships and reputation matter so much in rare coins
• The legendary 1894-S dime
• The rare 1876-CC 20-cent piece and its dramatic doubled Liberty
• CAC stickers, grading, regrading and the coin market
• Why classic U.S. coins may offer opportunities for collectors
• How beginners can start learning the rare coin business
• Why attending coin shows can be one of the best forms of education
• Building a collection without treating coins simply as an investment
• Mentoring the next generation of young coin collectors and dealers
• Where AI may take the rare coin industry next
Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more numismatic content!
greysheet.com for price guides and data
whitman.com for numismatic books and supplies
whitmanexpo.com - come be part of our coin shows.
charlestonrarecoins.com
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In this fascinating episode of the Greysheet Podcast, John Feigenbaum sits down with John McGrath of Charleston Rare Coins to explore the high-stakes, sometimes unpredictable world of rare coin collecting and dealing.
John McGrath shares how his lifelong passion for coins evolved into a major rare-coin business, what it takes to operate at the highest levels of the market, and why trust and integrity can be worth more than a contract in the rare coin business.
The conversation also dives into one of the wildest stories in the hobby: a $2 million 1894-S Barber dime, a last-minute deal, and a cross-country journey involving a multimillion-dollar coin.
You'll also hear about:
• How serious coin dealers manage six- and seven-figure inventory
• Why relationships and reputation matter so much in rare coins
• The legendary 1894-S dime
• The rare 1876-CC 20-cent piece and its dramatic doubled Liberty
• CAC stickers, grading, regrading and the coin market
• Why classic U.S. coins may offer opportunities for collectors
• How beginners can start learning the rare coin business
• Why attending coin shows can be one of the best forms of education
• Building a collection without treating coins simply as an investment
• Mentoring the next generation of young coin collectors and dealers
• Where AI may take the rare coin industry next
Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more numismatic content!
greysheet.com for price guides and data
whitman.com for numismatic books and supplies
whitmanexpo.com - come be part of our coin shows.
charlestonrarecoins.com
#rarecoins #coincollecting #numismatics #uscoins #coincollector #ancientcoins #morgandollar #dimes #coininvesting #coinshow #coindealer #rarecoinmarket #coinauctions #grading #pcgs #ngc #vintagecoins #collecting #currency #CharlestonRareCoin #franchising #history
