These are the professional bodies, standards and publications that inform the work presented on this site. They open in a new tab.
American Society of Appraisers
The international, not-for-profit appraisal society that accredits Joel J. Forman as an Accredited Senior Appraiser in numismatics.
www.appraisers.orgAmerican Numismatic Association
The national numismatic society; Joel J. Forman is a Life Member. Education, conventions and collector resources.
www.money.orgThe Appraisal Foundation — USPAP
Home of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the standards an ASA appraiser is examined on and follows.
www.appraisalfoundation.orgProfessional Grading Services
For rare or uncirculated coins, the appraiser may recommend submission to a professional grading service such as PCGS or NGC.
pcgs.comNumismatic Guaranty Company
Independent third-party grading and authentication — one of the services an appraisal may recommend for select coins.
www.ngccoin.comCoin World
Leading numismatic news publication in which Joel J. Forman has published many articles over the years.
www.coinworld.comQuestions about your own collection?
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