Coin School?

[apush]

Hello All,
Like everyone else on this particular forum, I love coins and the study of numistics (sic?)/numismatics. Obviously it would take years of study and a devoted life time to become an expert even in one particular field of a specific coin denomination (or era). I was curious if there were any "schools" or places of study for the "novice?" Just wondering how the expert graders get to be expert graders? I know that many community colleges (at least in my area) have classes in precious stones/jewelry, but I have never seen a college offer a "Coins 101" course.

I just think it would be fun and highly informative.

apush

 

[Abt12]

There are a few places that offer courses, like this one from the American Numismatic Association:

http://www.money.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ExploretheWorldofMoney/Education/default.htm

There are also universities out there that have awarded Bachelors and PhD's in numismatics, but it isn't a generally offered course track from what I could find. After reading the profiles of a lot of those in the industry, experience and self-guided research have been the main qualifications!

 

[Red James Cash]

Learn by doing. Find and read every book you can on the subject. You'll be amazed at what you can teach yourself if you put your mind to it.

 

[waseeker]

Learn by doing. Find and read every book you can on the subject. You'll be amazed at what you can teach yourself if you put your mind to it.

I agree - read, read, read. Also consider a subscription to Coin World. It is a weekly paper with lots of information for new collectors. also consider joining a local coin club. You can get lots of information from fellow collectors and maybe even a mentor who will assist you in gaining knowledge. You might even be able to find someone to agree to teach a class at the local community college or adult education program.