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Learn about buying, selling and collecting rare U.S. gold coins with Douglas Winter Numismatics and read related articles on this blog.

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November 23, 2020

The Curious Case of the Condition Census 1879-CC Eagle

November 23, 2020/ Doug Winter
The Curious Case of the Condition Census 1879-CC Eagle

When I first got really serious about Carson City gold (around 1984-85), I quickly learned how rare the eagles from the 1870s were…

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Condition Census, Carson City eagle, Carson City eagles, gold eagles, $10 gold, auction wins, Jacobson Collection
November 06, 2020

14 Undervalued Philadelphia Gold Coins

November 06, 2020/ Doug Winter
14 Undervalued Philadelphia Gold Coins

There are probably more overlooked and subsequently undervalued gold coins from Philadelphia than from any other mint…

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November 06, 2020/ Doug Winter/ 1 Comment
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Philadelphia gold coins, Philadelphia gold coinage, coin collecting, undervalued coins, undervalued gold coins, Undervalued United States gold coins
October 29, 2020

Don't Look Now...But Charlotte Half Eagles Appear to be In Demand

October 29, 2020/ Doug Winter
Don't Look Now...But Charlotte Half Eagles Appear to be In Demand

I’ve noticed a subtle shift in demand for Charlotte half eagles in the last few years; enough so to lead me to believe that there are a significant number of collectors assembling date sets…

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October 29, 2020/ Doug Winter/ 1 Comment
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Charlotte coins, Charlotte $5, Charlotte gold, half eagles, coin collecting basics, coin collecting, coin demand
October 16, 2020

The Indian Rocks Beach Collection of Dahlonega Coinage

October 16, 2020/ Doug Winter
The Indian Rocks Beach Collection of Dahlonega Coinage

Douglas Winter Numismatics is pleased to announce its most recent Concierge Sale, which features the Indian Rocks Beach Collection of Dahlonega gold…

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October 14, 2020

A Memorable 1892-O Half Eagle

October 14, 2020/ Doug Winter
A Memorable 1892-O Half Eagle

Despite its low mintage of just 10,000 coins, the 1892-O half eagle is a coin which doesn’t receive a lot of love, even from New Orleans gold specialists…

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October 12, 2020

So...You've Decided to Collect Classic Head Half Eagles

October 12, 2020/ Doug Winter
So...You've Decided to Collect Classic Head Half Eagles

Classic Head half eagles were struck from 1834 through 1838…

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October 10, 2020

What Do "Original" Early Gold Coins Look Like?

October 10, 2020/ Doug Winter
What Do "Original" Early Gold Coins Look Like?

The term “original” is used and misused frequently by collectors and dealers alike...

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coin collecting advice, originality, original surfaces, early gold, early gold coins, early half eagles, early quarter eagles
September 21, 2020

Simpson I Results: US Gold; Plus a Snapshot at the Higher End of the Market

September 21, 2020/ Doug Winter
Simpson I Results: US Gold; Plus a Snapshot at the Higher End of the Market

If the first Simpson sale is any indication, the demand for really good coins remains stronger than most observers—me included—realize.

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auction sales, auction prices, auction prices realized, auction results, Simpson Collection, Bob Simpson, US gold coins, rare US gold coins
September 04, 2020

The 12 Greatest Type One Double Eagles

September 04, 2020/ Doug Winter
The 12 Greatest Type One Double Eagles

Type One Liberty Head eagles were made for circulation from 1850 through 1866…

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