Christine-Karstedt

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...
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How to Buy Bullion & Store It

How to buy bullion and properly store it has been a subject of recent scrutiny. Here are tips for safely storing and buying bullion...

Ancient Coins: Value and Rarity

Ancient coins' value and rarity can be overwhelming with a wide range as these coins were hand struck for over 1,000 years. Some rare types...
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Safe Coin Collecting Storage

Safe coin collecting storage is a speciality for Victor J. Gonzalez as he's been involved in the insurance industry since 1985. After a successful...
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PCGS Coin of the Month: 1836 Gobrecht Dollar

The 1836 Gobrecht Dollar, PCGS PR64 is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. Is the Gobrecht dollar best considered a pattern or a...
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Coin Collecting with a Summer Theme

Coin collecting with a summer theme can be a way to honor memories while building a coin collection. Summer has always had a special...
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Investing in Platinum

Investing in platinum is something many wonder whether it is a wise decision. The same questions are asked about investing in silver, gold coins...