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The Seattle Coin Club established itself in 1936 and has maintained a website since 2011. We announce the launch of our new site under the SCC name in August 2026. WordPress powers this site, the open-source platform for millions of websites worldwide. (That’s according to their own website at https://wordpress.org/.) Discover the vibrant community of…
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The Pacific Northwest has a rich numismatic history dating back to the colonial period. For example, the original Nor’westers were members of the North West Company, organized in 1783 and well-known for their 1820-dated tokens valued at one beaver pelt. See the article on the PNNA website. As the 19th century progressed, Oregon became a…
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Probably the most common question posed to numismatic clubs and organizations is “What’s it worth?” often followed by “How do I sell it?” especially if it’s part of an estate. We’ll deal with selling in more detail in another article and concentrate on valuation and appraisal here. As noted on our Resources page, “Once your…
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If you’re new to collecting, before reading this post, consider reading my other post about “Starting Your Journey into Rare Coin Collecting.” Then check out the PNNA reference section, where you’ll find some articles I’ve written about topics such as “coin buying and selling,” and “collecting vs. investing and market trends.” From my PNNA article…
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You can bet that the Seattle Coin Club will have lots more to say about this topic, but for now take a look at our history (A Brief History of Pacific Northwest Numismatics), attend one of our meetings, and decide for yourself. The internet is great, but there’s no substitute for personal interaction, and many…
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This is an extremely important topic. To get started, review my “Introduction to Numismatics” presentation on our Resources page. This presentation makes reference to useful ANA publications, including a guide to numismatic estates. According to the ANA, “It is best to store coins individually in containers designed to limit exposure to detrimental elements as much as possible.…
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You can also see what information is available elsewhere on the internet to help you get started, including the ANA and PNNA websites. Your webmaster, who now lives in Oregon, has added an “Introduction to Numismatics” talk given at a local library. (See the PDF viewer window on the Resources page.) This talk covers many important topics…
