By Mark Ferguson for CoinWeek – MFRareCoins.com
Let’s begin by looking at what money really is, using the settling of the United States by the European colonists as an example. When European settlers came to America during the 1600s, they... read more »
February 3, 2012 5:56 PM / 2 comments
Article Written by Dan Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities
CoinWeek Content Partner
World War I was called “The War to End All Wars.” The sad irony is that it was arguably the war to begin all wars – at least for the modern era.... read more »
January 31, 2012 9:12 AM / 1 comment
Many clients are inquiring about their self directed New Direction IRA account buying metals. If you’ve taken an interest in purchasing real precious metals with your retirement account, it’s important to know what types of metals are... read more »
January 27, 2012 11:40 AM / no comments
By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com
CoinWeek Content Partner
Having recently handled a considerable number of impressive Proof gold coins, I’ve been thinking about when a specific coin is worth a premium because of is status as a Deep... read more »
January 23, 2012 9:26 PM / no comments
by Ross W. Bailey, From The E-Gobrecht – 2012 Volume 8, Issue 1
The Electronic Newsletter of the LIBERTY SEATED COLLECTORS CLUB
This article distills the lessons gleaned from my ten years of experience as an active buyer and collector... read more »
January 20, 2012 2:58 PM / 1 comment
News and Analysis on scarce coins, markets, and the collecting community #91
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds
At the FUN Convention in Orlando, Heritage auctioned around $55 million worth of coins. In addition to a special section... read more »
January 18, 2012 11:57 AM / 3 comments
Heritage Auctions Platinum Night:
Interviewer: David Lisot, Samuel Foose, Heritage Auctioneer, John Kraljevich, Numismatist
Actually it was not a penny, it was a cent. A 1793 Chain Cent in PCGS CAC MS65 condition sold at a Heritage Auction... read more »
January 18, 2012 12:13 AM / no comments
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek
Steve Estes (http://www.steveestes.com) is a Portland, Oregon dealer who has in been in business since 1963, and who specializes in classic American coins, especially Morgan and Peace dollars. Last year I interviewed... read more »
January 17, 2012 10:34 PM / 2 comments
By Mark Ferguson for CoinWeek – MFrarecoins.com
As an owner, or buyer or seller of rare coins, have you ever thought about how a professional coin appraisal can help you? Normally, we think of coin appraisals as being used primarily for... read more »
January 17, 2012 10:59 AM / no comments
News & Analysis on scarce coins, markets, and the collecting community #90
A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds
At the FUN Convention in Orlando, an 1829 Half Eagle ($5 gold coin) and a 1793 Chain cent each sold for $1.38 million in a Heritage... read more »
January 11, 2012 10:22 AM / no comments