July 09, 2018

Some Answers to Your Questions

July 09, 2018/ Doug Winter

At DWN we get asked questions all the time. Some are good questions, some are not so good questions (and some are just plain weird). Let’s focus on some of the better questions and try to answer them for you.

June 04, 2018

Collecting Strategy: The "Best Available Coin" Theory

June 04, 2018/ Doug Winter

So how does drafting a linebacker factor into successfully building a collection of US gold coins?

May 08, 2018

The Rare 1854-D Quarter Eagle

May 08, 2018/ Doug Winter

This finest known 1854-D joins the finest collection of quarter eagles ever assembled; a collection I have had the pleasure of curating for over two decades.

April 20, 2018

The Under-Appreciated 1878-CC Half Eagle

April 20, 2018/ Doug Winter

It is difficult to call an issue as expensive as the 1878-CC half eagle “underpriced” but it is my opinion that this is easily the most underappreciated half eagle from this mint; if not the single most underappreciated gold coin of any denomination made at this facility.

March 12, 2018

Is the 1875 Eagle Finally Gaining Recognition as A Classic American Rarity?

March 12, 2018/ Doug Winter

I purchased this coin for $372,000 which is an all-time auction record for this issue. In my opinion, the 1875 eagle is still undervalued when compared to other classic rarities which were produced as business strikes…

January 31, 2018

The Economics of Coin Demand

January 31, 2018/ Doug Winter

The economics of numismatics is simple: the value of a coin is largely based on simple supply and demand ratios. (Right...?)

January 05, 2018

Four Areas in the Rare Date Gold Market Which Were Strong in 2017

January 05, 2018/ Doug Winter

On a 1-10 scale in the rare date gold market, I would rate 2017 as a 5. Let’s look at four areas which showed strength...

December 18, 2017

DWN Presents: Concierge Sales

December 18, 2017/ Doug Winter

If you are a regular visitor to RareGoldCoins.com, then you know we regularly offer specialized collections for sale. What are these sales, exactly? How do they work? Let's take a closer look.

December 12, 2017

The 1795 Small Eagle Half Eagle

December 12, 2017/ Doug Winter

The 1795 Small Eagle half eagle is a first-year issue, and along with the 1795 eagle it is one of the two first gold coins made by the fledgling Federal mint.

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