What's the "Next Big Thing" in Rare Date Gold? Five Suggestions:
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Big News for New Orleans Gold Collectors
/If you collect New Orleans gold I can use your assistance. If you own any finest known/highest graded coins, or any high-grade examples of very rare dates, let me know. I will respect your wishes if you want to remain anonymous.
Read MoreThe San Francisco Gold Coin Market: What's Hot, and What's Not
/I’ve written a lot about the 19th century gold coinage from the San Francisco mint, but it’s been awhile since I’ve discussed the “heat factor” for the various types and denominations from this mint. Clearly, San Francisco gold has gone from “unloved” to “up and coming” in the last few years, but which specific series are hot and which are not? Let’s take a look at each series and let me share my thoughts with you.
Read MoreWhat's Up in the Carson City Gold Market?
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My CC interest is still strong but a few factors have made my interest wane a bit in recent years. The market has become very pricey—especially for double eagles—and coins which I would happily write a check for $15,000 back in 1992 I have trouble with at $30,000 or $40,000 today. Most of the coins I see in the marketplace today are very low-end (not all but most) and when I see pieces in AU53 holders which are not only overgraded but which are processed, I have trouble playing at current numbers. Finally, to be honest, the market has become a little too competitive for me.
Read MoreFive Coins Which Went Under the Radar at the Pogue Sale
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There were five denominations represented in the Pogue I auction: half dimes, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and quarter eagles. It was pretty easy for me to choose an example for the first four and, in some cases (half dollars), it was actually hard to choose just one. The quarter eagle denomination was clearly the strongest despite a small sample size of 13 coins so my selection for “under the radar” is far less of a “good value” than it is for the other denominations.
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 MoreSold by Douglas Winter Numismatics: Condition Census AU58 1860-O Double Eagle
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This regular DWN blog feature looks at some of the rare and interesting coins which we have sold in recent months. Most of these coins never made it to our website, and were quietly sold to collectors who we knew needed specific issues and who we had close personal relationships with.
Read MoreSold by Douglas Winter Numismatics: Very Rare Uncirculated 1862-S Half Eagle
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The 1862-S is the second rarest Civil War era half eagle from the San Francisco mint, trailing only the 1864-S. Of the 9,500 struck, only 45-55 are known with most in lower grades. The reasons for this low survival rate include heavy use in commerce, pervasive meltings, and a lack of local collectors or dealers to save any pieces, as occurred with certain Philadelphia issues from this period.
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