In this conversation, Tony Gryckiewicz, Mike Nottelmann, Ben TheCoinGeek and David Tine discuss current trends in the coin market, particularly focusing on the US Mint's recent releases. The discussion covers the state of coin shops, the excitement and challenges surrounding bullion sales, and a detailed critique of various mint products, including innovative designs and disappointing releases. The hosts share their ratings and opinions on several coins, providing insights into the collector's perspective and market dynamics. They explore specific coins, including the Breast Cancer Awareness coin, Enhanced Reverse Proof coins, and the recent DC Comics series, highlighting the balance between aesthetics, rarity, and market trends. The redesign of classic coins, such as the dime, is also examined, with insights into how these changes resonate with collectors. In this conversation, the participants discuss various aspects of coin design, focusing on recent US Mint products. They explore the artistic interpretations of coin designs, the significance of commemorative coins, and the aesthetics of modern coins. The discussion also touches on the concept of retreads in coin design, the innovation of curved coins, and the mixed reception of the Best of the Mint series. Finally, they provide recommendations for collectors on which coins to consider for their collections.
00:00 - Show Introduction and Guest Lineup
01:05 - Coin Shop Updates and Bullion Market Trends
03:36 - Introducing the US Mint Product Discussion
04:45 - Liberty Bell Gold Coin Review and Ratings
09:46 - 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Concave Coin
13:53 - 2017 Enhanced Uncirculated Set Critique
18:12 - 2021 High-Relief Gold Eagle Assessment
23:00 - US Mint Pricing Strategies and Market Impact
25:34 - V75 WWII Anniversary Coin and Privy-Mark Gold Eagle
28:09 - Half-Ounce Gold Medal and Rare Gold Eagle Variants
30:38 - 2018 Breast Cancer Rose-Gold Coin Review
35:15 - 2019 S-Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle
38:48 - DC Superhero Coin Design Critique
44:08 - Design Critiques: 2001 Buffalo Nickel and 2026 Pilgrim Quarter
49:32 - Negative Review of the 2001 Buffalo Coin
50:55 - V75 Gold Eagle Rarity and Market Performance
53:57 - Final Thoughts on the 2026 Pilgrim Quarter Series
55:31 - Second Curved Coin: The Astronaut Design
57:13 - More on the Astronaut Curved Coin
1:00:59 - Best of the Mint: The 1804 Dollar Debate
1:02:26 - More on the Best of the Mint 1804 Dollar
1:05:40 - Recommendation: 2008 Quarter-Ounce Gold Buffalo
1:07:14 - 2007 Proof Platinum Frosted Freedom Mint Error
1:08:08 - Collector Advice and Underappreciated Mint Coins
1:11:27 - Closing Remarks and Thanks
1:45:08 - Outro
Ben TheCoinGeek
Host of “TheCoinGeek” YouTube Channel
https://www.oldpueblocoin.com/
email: staff@oldpueblocoin.com
Mike Nottelmann
Co-Host of “The Coin Show Podcast” on YouTube
https://coinshowradio.com/
email: miken@hjbltd.com
David Tine
Owner of Eagle Coin & Precious Metals – Eagle, ID
https://eaglecoinshop.com/
email: eaglecoinandpm@outlook.com
Tony Gryckiewicz
Owner of Cabbage Coins
https://cabbagecoins.com/
email: tony@cabbagecoins.com
“Video editing and post-production by Manuel — specializing in podcast, YouTube, and digital content editing.”
Intro/Outro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz
