The Wright Coins Podcast: Recent Episodes

The Wright Channel Joshua Wright

I try to answer questions people may have about the numismatic community. I also am trying to increase my knowledge of coin collecting while I answer questions. I will also talk about topics that I find interesting and about articles or books I want to share about.

Contact via email thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week I am going to talk about ways of collecting coins. We also have a new coin of the week and some of the general shenanigans that go on when its just one guy in a room talking to himself and a microphone.

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Links for this episode: https://coinweek.com/dealers-companies/pcgs-dealers-companies/collecting-us-coins-type-vs-variety-vs/ https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n48a14.html

Have a coin or bill that you want to know about use this form to tell me and I will get it into an episode, so stay tuned and listen for it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7S2Ig9mqOFweCkXTwXY1Mtw4XP1Q6exzYmHNjTQs98empkQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Check out the podcast's discord server: https://discord.gg/5JRWtUM

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This week I am going to talk about an article on the Coin Week website that goes into depth about the early days of numerical coin grading. I am also going to brainstorm some ideas to you guys and talk about a new coin of the week. Pi is a new digital currency being developed by a group of Stanford PhDs. For a limited time, you can join the beta to earn Pi and help grow the network. To join Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/thewrightchannel and use my username (thewrightchannel) as your invitation code. Use my code and we both get a bonus.

Links for this episode: https://coinweek.com/education/coin-grading/the-early-days-of-numerical-coin-grading/ https://moderncommemoratives.com/2005-marine-corps-silver-dollar/

Have a coin or bill that you want to know about use this form to tell me and I will get it into an episode, so stay tuned and listen for it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7S2Ig9mqOFweCkXTwXY1Mtw4XP1Q6exzYmHNjTQs98empkQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Check out the podcast's discord server: https://discord.gg/5JRWtUM

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This week I am going to discuss some of the better apps that a coin collector should use or have on their phone or other electronic device. There is also another new coin of the week. And for a brand new previously mentioned segment we have the “In the Mail” segment.

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This week on the Wright Coin Podcast we talk about the world’s smartest piece of gold.And maybe a little about E=MC2. With a little more news from the Swiss Mint. And we are continuing with the Coin of the Week segment.

Pi is a new digital currency being developed by a group of Stanford PhDs. For a limited time, you can join the beta to earn Pi and help grow the network. To join Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/thewrightchannel and use my username (thewrightchannel) as your invitation code. Use my code and we both get a bonus.

Links for this episode: https://coinweek.com/world-coins/swiss-mint-issues-worlds-smallest-gold-coin/

Have a coin or bill that you want to know about use this form to tell me and I will get it into an episode, so stay tuned and listen for it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7S2Ig9mqOFweCkXTwXY1Mtw4XP1Q6exzYmHNjTQs98empkQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week I am going to talk about the history of love tokens since today is Valentine’s Day. And we have a brand new coin of the week.

Pi is a new digital currency being developed by a group of Stanford PhDs. For a limited time, you can join the beta to earn Pi and help grow the network. To join Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/thewrightchannel and use my username (thewrightchannel) as your invitation code. Use my code and we both get a bonus.

Links for this episode: https://www.pobjoy.com/us/blog/the-history-behind-love-tokens https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/2014/02/love-tokens-where-cold-hard-cash-and-romance-meet.html https://coinweek.com/coins/medals-and-tokens/interesting-coins-love-tokens/

Have a coin or bill that you want to know about use this form to tell me and I will get it into an episode, so stay tuned and listen for it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7S2Ig9mqOFweCkXTwXY1Mtw4XP1Q6exzYmHNjTQs98empkQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Check out the podcast's discord server: https://discord.gg/5JRWtUM

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This week I am going to talk about the planned small denomination coin design changes planned for 2026. I am also going to introduce a new segment / take away a couple of previous segments.

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Pi is a new digital currency being developed by a group of Stanford PhDs. For a limited time, you can join the beta to earn Pi and help grow the network. To join Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/thewrightchannel and use my username (thewrightchannel) as your invitation code. Use my code and we both get a bonus.

Links for this episode: https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coi...

https://www.coincollectorguide.com/ba...

Have a coin or bill that you want to know about use this form to tell me and I will get it into an episode, so stay tuned and listen for it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Check out the podcast's discord server: https://discord.gg/5JRWtUM

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This is a continuation of last week’s episode where I started talking about the 20 biggest gold heists in history

Links for this episode: https://coinweek.com/people-in-the-news/crime-and-fraud/the-biggest-gold-heists-of-all-time-part-ii/

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Check out the podcast's discord server: https://discord.gg/5JRWtUM

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This week I am going to look at some of the largest gold heists in history. I thought that this would be a good break from what coins are coming out and who is doing what in the numismatic world. So, we are going back to basics, talking about people who decided to steal stuff. This will be part 1 of a 2 week/2 part series of articles published by CoinWeek on their website.

Links for this episode: https://coinweek.com/bullion-report/the-biggest-gold-heists-of-all-time-part-i/

https://www.currencyandcoin.com/rare-coin-report/us-mint-focus-the-d-before-denver/

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week I am going to talk about the “tools” you should have when you are collecting coins. None of these are required just some suggestions that I have gotten from various places about what you should use and that are helpful.

Links for this episode: https://www.providentmetals.com/knowledge-center/collectible-coins/coin-collecting-tools.html

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week I read an article written by Jeff Garrett as he talks about what he thinks are some of the reasons for declines in coin show attendance.

Links for this episode: https://coinweek.com/coin-shows/jeff-garrett-the-future-of-coin-conventions/

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week the article is talking about the change that is planned for the American Silver and Gold Eagles. I am also going to give some background for the weight that they are measured in with the term of the week. And I have some American Silver Eagle trivia. I also have a special announcement about a new segment that I think will be interesting.

Links for this episode: https://coinweek.com/us-mint-news/new-american-gold-silver-eagle-reverses-coming-in-2021/

https://www.currencyandcoin.com/rare-coin-report/why-are-coins-measured-in-troy-ounces/ For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week I am going to talk about how coins became a medium of exchange.Their beginnings as common a common currency as they first appeared in the ancient world’s culture.

Links for this episode: https://coinweek.com/ancient-coins/ancient-coins-beginning-coinage/

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week I am going to talk about an article written on Talk About Coins.com. In the article he talks about what coins he recommends getting to start collecting coins.

Links for this episode: https://www.talkaboutcoins.com/what-are-the-best-coins-to-start-a-collection-with/

https://www.pcgs.com/prices/detail/lincoln-cent-modern/47/most-active

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week I am going to talk about an article on the Coin World website, where there is a hoard of Morgan dollars that have been off the market for 55 years. The term of the week also deals with this because it is talking about what a coin hoard is.

Links for this episode: https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/13-000-new-orleans-mint-morgan-dollars-surface-after-55-years

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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In this episode I discuss how the Bahamas is planning on getting rid of their penny or 1 cent coin. I also talk about how people see this as a sign the United States should get rid of their penny. I also mention my opinion about how I think that the United States should deal with paying for its 1 cent coins.

The article I used and talked about: https://coinweek.com/world-coins/baha...

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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In this episode I discuss what is planned for United States quarters when the America the Beautiful quarter program is finished in 2021. The article I used: https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coi... Coin World's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoinWorld/

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I talk about how the bill for the 2021 dollars came about. If you want this bill to go through make sure to get in touch with your Congressional house representative by going to www.thehouse.gov

Keep track of the bill at govtrack.us It is bill H.R 3757 All the links I used: Coin World Article: https://www.coinworld.com/news/precio...

Coin Week Article: https://coinweek.com/modern-coins/a-c...

If you have any questions that you would like for me to address in future episodes make sure to email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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This week I am going to talk about an article written on Talk About Coins.com. In the article he talks about what coins he recommends getting to start collecting coins.

Links for this episode: https://www.talkaboutcoins.com/what-are-the-best-coins-to-start-a-collection-with/

https://www.pcgs.com/prices/detail/lincoln-cent-modern/47/most-active

For any questions or helpful critiques email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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I talk about ways that are recommended for finding coins to fill your collection. For any questions email me at thewrightcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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In this episode I discuss the basics of coin grading and how each grade is determined.

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I talk about my plan for this podcast, and what I am going to do