Ep.56 - Tony Littlejohn - The Everyman Coin Collector #numismatics #pcgs #silver

In this episode of the Cabbage Coins podcast, host Tony Gryckiewicz welcomes back Tony Littlejohn to discuss his journey in coin collecting, particularly focusing on the Everyman set and the nuances of AU58 and AU58+ coins. They explore the market trends, pricing, and the importance of eye appeal in coin grading, while also highlighting specific coins from Littlejohn's collection. The conversation also touches on the subjectivity of grading and the impact of registry sets on coin values. They explore strategies for auctioning collections, the challenges of competing with other collectors, and the significance of personal connections in the coin market. The discussion wraps up with reflections on future collecting plans and the unique experiences that come from engaging with the coin community.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cabbage Coins Podcast 01:01 Tony Littlejohn's Coin Collecting Journey 02:22 Understanding the Everyman Set 05:21 The Evolution of the Everyman Collection 09:06 Market Trends and Pricing of AU58 Coins 15:11 The Appeal of AU58+ Coins 21:39 Highlights from the Collection 24:25 The Importance of Eye Appeal in Coins 30:53 Coin Collection Insights 34:46 The Value of Premium Coins 38:53 Exploring Gold Coins 42:21 Understanding Grading and Plus Coins 47:54 Subjectivity in Coin Grading 50:18 The Joy of Collecting Coins 53:00 Building and Valuing Coin Sets 56:25 The Auction Dilemma: Selling as a Set vs. Individually 60:51 Future Plans and Ongoing Collections 63:39 The Importance of Coin Shows 70:41 Closing Thoughts and Future ConversationsWhere to find Tony and Cabbage Coins: https://cabbagecoins.com/ Email: tony@cabbagecoins.com IG: @cabbage_coinsCheck out www.cabbagecoins.com for great US numismatics