Fairmont Gold Pieces, Part V: Did the Künker Sale Coins Come from the Fairmont Hoard?
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Simpson I Results: US Gold; Plus a Snapshot at the Higher End of the Market
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If the first Simpson sale is any indication, the demand for really good coins remains stronger than most observers—me included—realize.
Read MoreLooking at Gold Like A Copper Collector Views Coins
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I have a very strict set of standards when it comes to purchasing coins for my inventory and I’d like to share some of them with you.
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 MoreCold to the Fifth: Five U.S. Gold Series Which are Snoozing, and their Chances to Re-Awaken
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There are currently some series which are not actively collected which have, at various times, been more popular. Let’s look at five of these and gauge their chances of becoming popular once again.
Read More50 US Gold Issues With the "Wow" Factor
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The following 50 US gold coins have what I regard as a strong “Wow Factor.” For each coin on this list, I’ve given a quick summation of why I feel it belongs on this list.
Read MoreCool Coins from the 2016 FUN Show: Choice AU 1861-D Gold Dollar
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The 1861-D is, without a doubt, the most popular gold dollar. It has a minute original mintage figure believed to be in the range of 500-1,000 coins, and it has extreme multiple demand levels on account of its incontrovertible origin as a Confederate product.
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 15 US Gold Coins Which All Collectors Should Own
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Even if you are an ultra-specialized collector of U.S. gold coins—let’s say with an emphasis on Type One double eagles or Dahlonega half eagles—there are still specific important gold types which you might find compelling. A collector recently asked me for a list of a dozen gold issues which fell out of his range of specialization but which I felt might make good additions to his set.
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