The Rare 1854-D Quarter Eagle
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The Under-Appreciated 1878-CC Half Eagle
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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.
Read MoreSo...You've Decided to Collect Type Two $20 Liberty Head Double Eagles...
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Type Two double eagles are not as popular as their Type One and Type Three counterparts. The reasons for this are not exactly clear, as Type Two issues are very collectable as this article will show.
Read MoreIs the 1875 Eagle Finally Gaining Recognition as A Classic American Rarity?
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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…
Read MoreThe Admiral's Dozen: 12 of my Favorite Coins in the Heritage 2/18 Long Beach Sale
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I first found out about the offering of a complete set of Liberty Head eagles from an observant client who emailed me a link in early January. He’s a succinct guy and his subject line said it all: “Epic collection of Eagles to be offered.”
Read MoreSo...You've Decided to Collect Liberty Head Half Eagles...
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I can make a strong case for half eagles as the most compelling of the many Liberty Head denominations. There are many interesting ways to collect these coins which we will discuss in this article.
Read MoreThe Economics of Coin Demand
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The economics of numismatics is simple: the value of a coin is largely based on simple supply and demand ratios. (Right...?)
Read MoreFour Areas in the Rare Date Gold Market Which Were Strong in 2017
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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...
Read MoreSo...You've Decided to Collect Three Dollar Gold Pieces...
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The odd denomination Three Dollar gold piece was introduced in 1854...There are numerous ways in which to collect this series and, as always, these methods range from a toe-dipping-in-the-water to a full-on plunge...
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