# Ep.36 - Classic Head Gold with Shannon Rajkitkul of Paradime Coins #numismatics #coincollecting

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Podcast: [The Cabbage Coins Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cabbage-coins-podcast-7416085)
Published: 2026-03-25T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://cabbagecoins.transistor.fm/36
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/d4c4088e/8b393a85.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3201

## Resource

Join us as Shannon Rajkitkul from Paradime Coins shares expert insights into the world of Classic Head Gold coins. Whether you're a collector, investor, or enthusiast, learn how to identify key features, grade coins accurately, and understand market dynamics for this iconic series. Main Topics: Origins and key features of the Classic Head Gold series (1834-1839) How to identify and grade Classic Head coins, focusing on MS61 to MS64+ Rarity, market value, and the significance of specific dates like 1838 Charlotte Tips for type collectors and building a balanced collection The impact of market trends and notable collections like Pogue on pricing How grading scales evolve and what deltas like "plus" grades mean in practice Key Insights: The differences in design hubs and die varieties within the series, including Script Eight vs. Block Eight styles Important visual cues for grading, such as luster, strike quality, and signs of circulation or cleaning The significance of mint marks, especially for Charlotte (C) and Dahlonega (D), and their collector appeal The market's current hot streak, with a focus on coins graded MS63 and MS64+ How pedigree and auction history influence coin values, using Pogue collections as examples Practical advice for collectors: balancing rarity, condition, and price points Timestamps: 00:20 - Introduction to the podcast and Shannon’s background in numismatics 01:13 - How Shannon started collecting coins through his grandfather 02:17 - Favorite coin series and collecting preferences 02:59 - The significance of the Fun Show in Florida 03:03 - Preferred US coin series to deal in, especially gold 03:23 - Origin of Paradime Coins and market entry 04:12 - Focus on Classic Head Gold coins: series overview and highlights 04:54 - What makes the 1834 $2.50…

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