Tell us a little about your business. – I work for Lincoln Coin & Bullion (LincolnCoinandBullion.com) as a professional numismatist and I work with our rare coins. I oversee the collections we have and our expanded coin-division.

How did you get started in the business? – After getting a degree is museum studies, I went to work for a few different museums with their coin and medal collection. Before coming to Lincoln Coin & Bullion, I helped curate museums exhibits and wrote numismatic articles. I worked at the American Numismatic Association for eight years, worked for the Western Heritage Museum in Omaha and independently consults with other museums.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – I would have to say ethical issues. When some people want to sell “rare” coins, some are fake and staying one step ahead of the bad guys is a challenge.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? – I helped discover a 1913 nickel worth $6 million. It had gotten lost during a car accident and was sitting on a man’s bedside table for years, obviously not knowing its value. It is one of five made.

Tell us a little about your family. – My wife died at 50 years old from cancer, leaving me with two young kids. Her passing changed the direction of my life. I raised two successful kids who are growing up into wonderful adults. They are my biggest accomplishment.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – Deciding to go back to school. It took me a while to get my PhD.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – Read. I try to read 2-3 books a week.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – I collect coal mining scrips.

Who inspires you? – People who overcome hardships and end up successful.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – “Be deliberate in all the actions you take in life.”

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Funny.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? – Time travel.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? – I am a fountain of useless information.

Which talent would you most like to have? – Mathematical abilities.

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – History teacher.

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with? – I support Christian ministries and Good Neighbor Community Center and Christian Record.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? – Thriller books and the Jack Reacher series.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – You can contact me via larry@lincolncoinandbullion.com. Our website is LincolnCoinandBullion.com.