Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

Only Four 1830 Templeton Reid $5 Gold Coins Are in Private Hands

Only Four 1830 Templeton Reid $5 Gold Coins Are in Private Hands

Market News, Rare Coins |
In the late 1820s, gold was discovered in the Georgia woods near a mountain town called Dahlonega. Soon after, the Georgia Gold Rush was in full swing as thousands of Americans descended upon the area in search of riches. The Georgia Gold Rush lasted for over a decade, from 1829 to the early 1840's. In 1831, it was estimated there were as many as 10,000 miners prospecting between the Etowah and Chestatee Rivers alone. Some ... >> Read More        
Draped Bust

How to Get Started in Collecting Rare Coins on a Budget

Market News, Rare Coins |
On a tight budget, the world of rare coin collecting can seem daunting, even to seasoned numismatic enthusiasts. This piece will unveil a treasure trove of strategies and clever tips to invest in a rare coin collection without breaking the bank. Our discussion will focus on: The factors that determine a coin’s rarity. The motivations that drive coin collectors. Rare coin collecting money-saving tips. Watch an expert’s advice on how to collect coins on a ... >> Read More        
Barber Half Dollar

The 1903-S Barber Half Dollar: A Remarkable Coin

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First minted in 1892, the Barber Half Dollar remains a treasured collectible among numismatists due to its historical significance and iconic design. However, as seasoned collectors understand, not all Barbers are created equal. One notable stand-out is the 1903-S Barber Half Dollar. In this article, we delve into different facets of this coin, exploring 1903-S Barber Half Dollar value and more, including: The history of the Barber Half Dollar. Characteristics of the 1903-S Barber Half ... >> Read More        
1870-CC Double Eagle

Top 3 Rarest Carson City Mint Coins

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1870-CC Double Eagle 1871-CC Double Eagle 1876-CC Twenty Cent Piece Many collectors only dream of owning a coin with the famed "CC" mintmark, which stands for the Carson City Mint in Nevada. The western mint was operation for a mere 21 years of remarkable Wild West history. Here's how it all began… In 1857, Henry Comstock laid claim to what eventually became known as the giant Comstock Lode in Nevada. Many prospectors struck it rich ... >> Read More        
1913 Liberty Head Nickel

The Intrigue Behind The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel

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The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, one of the most valuable coins in the world, also has one of the most mysterious backstories in American numismatic history. No one knows exactly how, when, or why these legendary coins were struck. Today, there are only five known 1913 Liberty Head Nickels in existence. One is housed at the Smithsonian, a second at the ANA Money Museum in Colorado, and the remaining three 1913 Liberty Head Nickels are ... >> Read More        
Monnaie de Paris

Top Three Oldest Mints in the World

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Lydia: 7th century BC Monnaie de Paris: AD 864 British Royal Mint: AD 880 Today the U.S. Mint is the largest mint in the world, producing as many as 28 billion coins in a year. The Philadelphia Mint stands as the largest physical site in the U.S., which covers over 650,000 square feet and can produce up to 32 million coins in a year. However, there is a rich history of coin production that spans ... >> Read More        
The Libertas Americana medal

Benjamin Franklin’s Masterpiece: The Libertas Americana Medal

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The Libertas Americana medal, conceived and authorized by Benjamin Franklin, was a tribute to American independence and France's support in that valiant endeavor. The medal's dramatic imagery on the reverse symbolically retells the story of the American Revolution, with the dates 1777 and 1781 inscribed to represent the two greatest American victories at the Gates of Saratoga and Washington at Yorktown. Notably, Franklin commissioned the creation of this medal on his own, not on the ... >> Read More        
One Ounce American Gold Eagle

Top 5 Gold Bullion Coins for Investors

Gold, Market News, Rare Coins |
American Gold Eagle American Gold Buffalo Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Australian Gold Kangaroo Austrian Gold Philharmonic For thousands of years, people around the world built wealth with gold. Today, gold remains a proven strategy for investors to diversify their portfolios and protect and grow their wealth. Owning physical gold has many benefits over "paper" gold like exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mining stocks. ETFs and mining stocks do not always follow the price of gold and ... >> Read More        
1850 $5 Baldwin & Co. Gold Coin

The 1850 $5 Baldwin & Co. Gold Coin is a Throwback to the Era of Private Minting

Gold, Market News, Rare Coins |
The NFTs and cryptocurrencies of today might signify a growing desire to move away from government-issued currency. However, as modern as these innovations may be, the independent spirit behind them has long been part of American history dating back to the California gold rush. During that era (1848–1855) private minting was legal.  There were several reasons for this. First, at the time, the western frontier of the US had very little government oversight. Few laws ... >> Read More        
The Alaska RRC Bingle: A New Deal Era Coin Used by Farmers

The Alaska RRC Bingle: A New Deal Era Coin Used by Farmers

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Imagine you were struggling financially during the Great Depression. In that scenario, a government offer to move you to Alaska to farm a 40-acre plot of land could have sounded like a good deal. Indeed, 203 pioneer families did just that in May 1935 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal plan to help move the country out of the Great Depression through massive public works projects.  The adventuresome pioneers moved to Matanuska ... >> Read More       Â