Numismatic Cataloger

Stack's Bowers Galleries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K Plan W/Company Match

Job summary

Stack's Bowers Galleries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a researcher/writer to investigate coin history, minting data, and provenance, and to craft accurate descriptions for catalogs.

You will cross-reference items with standard guides (PCGS/NGC) and use databases and auction software to produce engaging educational text for collectors and publications.

Qualifications

• Experience in numismatic research and writing.

Responsibilities

• Research & Attribute: investigate historical background, origin, minting data, and provenance of diverse numismatic items across multiple time periods.

Skills

Numismatic expertise

Analytical research

Writing skills

Software proficiency

Time management

Education

College degree

Numismatics encouraged

Tools

Auction software

Microsoft Excel

Collection databases

Job description

• Research & Attribute: Investigate the historical background, origin, minting data, and provenance of diverse numismatic items across multiple time periods.
• Write Detailed Descriptions: Craft accurate, descriptive, and engaging text for auction catalogs, collection databases, or educational publications.
• Assign References: Cross-reference physical items with standard numismatic guides and grading systems (such as PCGS, NGC, the Red Book, or Krause).
• Numismatic Expertise: Familiarity with specific historical coinage, mainly World or Ancient Coins.
• Analytical Research & Writing: Exceptional written communication skills capable of transforming raw historical data into clear, persuasive, or academic descriptions.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with professional collection management databases, auction software, and basic office suites (like Microsoft Excel).
• Time Management: Capability to work efficiently under strict deadlines in fast-paced auction environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Research & Attribute: Investigate the historical background, origin, minting data, and provenance of diverse numismatic items across multiple time periods.
• Write Detailed Descriptions: Craft accurate, descriptive, and engaging text for auction catalogs, collection databases, or educational publications.
• Assign References: Cross-reference physical items with standard numismatic guides and grading systems (such as PCGS, NGC, the Red Book, or Krause).

Required Skills & Competencies

• Numismatic Expertise: Familiarity with specific historical coinage, mainly World or Ancient Coins.
• Analytical Research & Writing: Exceptional written communication skills capable of transforming raw historical data into clear, persuasive, or academic descriptions.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with professional collection management databases, auction software, and basic office suites (like Microsoft Excel).
• Time Management: Capability to work efficiently under strict deadlines in fast-paced auction environments.

Education And Experience

Collage degree preferred but not required.

Previous work in numismatics not required but encouraged.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Including: Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, AD& D, Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K Plan W/Company Match

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Costa Mesa, CA 92626: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Work Location: In office

Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in U.S. Thorough background check. This is a full-time position.