Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

If you ever saw an episode of the HBO TV drama: The Gilded Age, you understand how exciting this period in U.S. history truly was. Starting in the 1870's the U.S. economy was booming. Railroads were built coast to coast. The steel and coal mining industries were growing fast. Titans of industry like John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie built great fortunes. During this historic time one of the most fascinating ... >> Read More        

Offering a unique opportunity to diversify and enrich their numismatic collections, error coins are particularly appealing for collectors. Indeed, boasting intriguing backstories, they add depth and significance to any coin collection. This piece will explore rare coin errors and the history behind them, focusing on: Iconic US coin anomalies. Famous international error coins. Where to source unique error coins. Watch this informative video to learn more about different types of coin errors: Rare US error ... >> Read More        

For Americans living in the Atlantic basin, hurricane season starts soon. Yet, stormy weather appears to be descending on the U.S. economy and the stock market too. The Federal Reserve got several doses of bad economic news in recent weeks—an uncomfortable combination of slower economic growth and rising inflation. Financial markets took notice. Stocks plunged and gold hit a new all-time record high. For investors, we offer three portfolio moves to consider now to batten ... >> Read More        

Often referred to as the "King of America's coins," the Morgan Dollar is a widely cherished numismatic treasure, fascinating collectors for decades. Despite their ubiquity, however, the values of these iconic coins exhibit an exceptionally diverse range. This article will explore why that is and answer the question “What are the most valuable Morgan Silver Dollars?”, highlighting: The origins of these legendary coins. The elements that make Morgan Dollars valuable. The three most valuable Morgan ... >> Read More        

Still-Rising Inflation Forced Fed to Keep Interest Rates at 23-Year High The Federal Reserve failed to surprise anyone as it left interest rates unchanged at the end of its Wednesday meeting. Recent economic data has revealed inflation higher-than-expected for the past three months. What's more, inflation levels are once again rising—not falling. The Fed's long battle with inflation is far from over, and the road to get to a 2% inflation level could be a ... >> Read More        

Within numismatics, pattern coins are an intriguing and historically significant group of U.S. rare coins. Before striking new designs for circulation, the U.S. Mint produces a pattern coin to see how the proposed features work in three dimensions. Collectors are attracted to pattern coins as many boast unusual features that were never adopted for circulation. Let's take a look at five of the most unique U.S. pattern coins: 1792 Copper Birch Cent J-4 1792 Cent ... >> Read More        

From time to time conspiracy theories arise on social media and internet chat boards about the gold in Fort Knox. According to official records, the United States of America has the largest gold reserves by a long shot. No other country even comes close. Today, questions are swirling around the Internet again about our nation's gold reserves. So we dig into some of the facts to let you decide what you think. There is fascinating ... >> Read More        

When it comes to shipwrecks, few have had as profound an impact on shaping America's history as El Cazador. This vessel's story is not just one of maritime tragedy, but also of the extraordinary treasure it carried and the ripple effects of its loss. This piece will delve into the remarkable coin discoveries from this legendary vessel, exploring El Cazador shipwreck coin value, as well as: The captivating history of El Cazador. The consequences of ... >> Read More        

The coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023 was a seminal event in world history. The British monarchy had not crowned a new monarch since Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in 1953. Many British subjects had lived their entire lives during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, until she passed in September of 2022. The coronation took place at Westminster Abbey in London, as was typical of these important celebrations. It ... >> Read More        

The Flying Eagle Cent, a perennially popular coin among collectors, has its origins in a copper shortage in the U.S. in the 1850s. While copper has a rich history and was first used in coins around 8000 B.C.—in the United States in the 1850s—copper mining had yet to reach its heyday. Compare these numbers for perspective. In 1845, copper production totaled a mere 13 tons in Michigan (the largest copper producer in America at the ... >> Read More