In 2026 and Beyond, is it Even Feasible to Collect Pre-1933 Gold Coins by Date?
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Fairmont Gold Pieces, Part V: Did the Künker Sale Coins Come from the Fairmont Hoard?
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On September 30, 2020, a striking set of 449 US gold coins was sold by the German auction firm Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG (“Kunker”) in Osnabrück, Germany…
Read MoreTen Trophy Gold Coins and Their Pitches
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I define a “Trophy Coin” as one which suitably combines rarity, appearance, and a great story in one neat package…
Read MoreCool Coins from Long Beach: 1851-O $20.00
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I always like to share some of the interesting “secret” coins that I buy at shows and I recently realized that it’s been a long time since I’ve written a “Cool Coins” Blog.
Read MoreWhy are so Many 19th Century-Dated Gold Issues so Rare with Original Color and Choice Surfaces?
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As collectors become more insistent on originality, they are quickly discovering that many 19th century issues are extremely hard to locate with a nice, natural appearance. Why is this?
Read MoreWhat's Hot, What's Not: The US Rare Gold Coin Market in 2015/2016
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As is tradition at DWN, at the end of every year we summarize our experiences buying and selling choice and rare United States gold coins and attempt to predict what will be the “hot” and “not so hot” areas in the market.
Read MoreThe Pogue Quarter Eagles: A Post-Auction Analysis
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The first of the Pogue sessions was held in New York on May 19th and I was excited to attend. The auction was conducted at Sotheby’s and the last time I went to a coin sale on 72nd and York, I saw the record-breaking 1933 $20 take the numismatic world by storm.
Read MoreCAC Populations and Appearance Rarity: An Analysis
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As I wrote in an earlier article, CAC populations have created a new category of rarity: the appearance rarity, which is most akin to traditional condition rarity. A scan of the most recent CAC populations reveals a number of coins which are very surprising to me as appearance rarities.
Read MoreA Dozen Undervalued United States Gold Coins Priced Below $7,500: The 2015 Edition
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