CAC Coins Bring Premiums in November 2023

CAC approved coins fared well in many public sales during November 2023 and in live auctions in New Jersey, Texas and California. Here are...
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8 Secrets of Coin Dealers

Coin dealers can seem intimidating but with inside knowledge of how coin dealers work you can use this knowledge to your advantage. Here are...
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PCGS Coin of the Month: 1792 Copper Disme

The 1792 Copper Disme, Judd-10, Pollock-11, Rarity-6+ Copper, PCGS MS62BN is the Professional Grading Service’s (PCGS) Coin of the Month. The early United States coinage system...
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15 Tips to Safely Buy Coins Online

If you buy coins online it's important to be safe to protect yourself and your investment. With eBay and online sites offering collectible coins...
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Ultimate Coin Collectors Gift List

Gift and wish lists for coin collectors are top of mind this holiday season. Here’s a list of magnificent coins worthy of any list,...
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Numismatist of the Century – David Hall

Numismatist of the Century award recipient David Hall, 76, is the coin field’s greatest promoter and a brilliant wealth creator. He transformed the coin...
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Numismatist of the Century – John Albanese

Numismatist of the Century award winner John Albanese is the rare coin market’s most forceful leader and number one professional numismatist. Albanese has over 40...
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CAC Coins Bring Premiums in October

CAC coin grading approved coins fared well in many public sales during the month of October. Here are ten examples, which were selected from...
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Market Report: Storm Clouds & Gold

It looks like all of the stars are aligned for the storm clouds to form over the global financial horizon. But these are clouds...
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PCGS Coin of the Month: 1877 Morgan Half Dollar in Silver

The 1877 Morgan Half Dollar in Silver, PCGS PR66CAM is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. While United States pattern coinage has long...

Gold Commemorative Coins

Vintage gold commemorative coins were minted by the United States from 1903 to 1926. These coins honor persons, places, or events and are sold...
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Examining Early Gold Coins

Classic American gold coins or “old tenor gold coins” (1795- 1834) are the ultimate collector coins. This has been one of the most stable...
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Four Philadelphia Mints

Many numismatists enjoy the Old West romance of the Carson City and Denver Mints, the Gold Rush fervor that inspired the San Francisco Mint,...
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Ancient Coins – Tetradrachm

In the late 6th century B.C., the tetradrachm emerged as a large silver coin that became popular among the city-states of Greece. It represented...
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What to Do With a Coin Jar Inheritance

Ten years ago, a family turned to Ian Russell when they discovered that their grandmother was not telling tales when she talked about a...
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PCGS Coin of the Month: 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter Type II

The 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter Type II, PCGS MS68FH is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. The 1917 Type II Standing Liberty quarter...
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COINage Confidential – Christine Karstedt

Christine Karstedt is Executive Vice President of Stack’s Bowers Galleries and has been a fixture at coin conventions and auctions for over 25 years....
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Top Modern Commemorative Coins

Modern U.S. commemorative coins are purchased by many for the pure joy of collecting. They own the coins because they like them, not because...
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Modern Commemorative Coin Best Buys

All of the modern commemorative Uncirculated silver dollars manufactured by the U.S. Mint will advance in value if and when the price of silver...
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PCGS Coin of the Month: 1907 High Relief Double Eagle

The 1907 High Relief Double Eagle, PCGS MS65+ is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. Many longtime numismatists and art connoisseurs agree that...