Numismatic Cataloger

Stacks Bowers Galleries
  • Costa Mesa, California
    27 days ago

    Job Description

    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. No recruiters.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCosta Mesa, California

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Internet Auction Softwareunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Office Suitesunmatched
    • Persuasion Skillsunmatched
    • Publicationsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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