Great CAC-pectations
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The 1854-O Half Eagle Gets "Discovered"
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…the 1854-O is far scarcer than most collectors realize with natural color and surfaces…
Read MoreFive Brief Takes: Early Gold
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As a dealer who handles more than his fair share of early gold, I’d like to share five brief observations which I have made relative to the current coin market…
Read MoreHow to Successfully Interact with a Coin Dealer
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Here are some suggestions on how to ask me about your coin(s) in a way that works for both of us…
Read MoreSome Selected Lots from the Heritage 4/21 Auctions: A Brief Analysis
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Heritage conducted a massive auction last week…
Read MoreFive Brief Takes: Charlotte Gold
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After two decades of languishing popularity, I’ve noticed a strong uptick in collector demand for Charlotte coinage…
Read MoreSo...What's the Third Rarest No Motto New Orleans Eagle in High Grades?
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It’s pretty obvious that the two rarest No Motto New Orleans eagles in higher grades are the 1841-O and the 1859-O, but there’s a lot of competition for the number three (and four) spots…
Read MoreThe Newbie's Lament: What Should I Collect?
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For new collectors of vintage United States gold coins, one of the most puzzling questions to ask is: what should I collect. The answer, of course, depends on your budget, but it also depends on which sort of collection you are going to build: a set with a focused beginning, middle, and end, or a more random approach.
Read MoreFive Brief Takes: Carson City Half Eagles
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