In this engaging collaboration, Tony from Cabbage Coins joins Noah Lehmann-Haupt, Owen Seymour, and Ben TheCoinGeek to discuss the current state and future directions of coin collecting and dealing. They cover market trends, show circuit health, the impact of live streaming platforms, upcoming US Mint releases, and hot topics in numismatics for 2026.

Key Topics:
The landscape of major coin shows and projections through 2026
The rise of live streaming platforms and their effect on the coin market
Market health and dealer perspectives on recent shows such as Savannah and Baltimore
Analysis of current popular coin series: Seated dollars, early silver, CAC-approved coins, and the decline of Carson City coins
The potential of underpriced coin series like Buffalo nickels and trade dollars
Insights into US Mint's 2026 releases, including the semiquincentennials
Market growth in gold coins versus rare gold and key date gold investments
Overrated and underrated coin series, with a focus on how market dynamics and collector interest evolve
Ethical considerations and misrepresentation issues in live streams and online platforms
The influence of market psychology, bubbles, and the importance of informed buying

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Industry panel discusses current trends in coin shows and markets
02:00 - The future of coin shows: Which regions are underserved?
06:37 - Market health insights from major show attendees Owen and Noah
10:03 - Buying experiences and dealer perspectives at recent shows
16:26 - The impact and risks of live streaming platforms
20:05 - Concerns about misrepresentation and ethics in online coin sales
33:56 - The role of authentic grading and policing in live streams
38:15 - Preview of US Mint's 2026 commemorative and series coins
45:00 - Thoughts on modern minting technology and design quality
50:35 - Hot series and market trends for 2026: Seated dollars, early busts, and more
55:35 - Market analysis: undervalued series and potential investment opportunities
58:26 - Gold coins: opportunities amid rising gold prices
61:02 - The decline of Carson City coins and focus on other series like buffalo nickels and proof Jeffersons
63:49 - The importance of understanding market segmentation and consumer demand
66:17 - Final thoughts: The future of numismatics and how collectors can navigate upcoming trends

Resources & Links:
Cabbage Coins
https://www.youtube.com/@UCRx-Dzt15Jwr6QBCTO3JXLg 
www.cabbagecoins.com

Ben TheCoinGeek YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@UCWSftPPYpkOR9gQD0nwtd5A 

Rarity7
https://www.youtube.com/@UC_Lb7g09sGAwSfXgXz3QSRA 
https://www.rarity7.com/

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we dive deeper into specific series and numismatic trends. Leave your questions below for future Q&A sessions!