Expert Guide
Should I buy Circulated or Uncirculated coins?
Sunday, May 20, 2012
The difference between the two types of coins can usually be easily identified, and the value difference can often be considerable.
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Should I collect American or World coins?
Sunday, May 20, 2012
As anyone who follows the news knows, the economies of many nations around the world have exploded in recent years. For Americans this creates opportunity.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Shortly after finding out that I am a rare coin dealer; new acquaintances will often begin to ask me about coin collecting. One of the first questions many people ask - What is the most expensive coin? Most are astounded when told that a 1933 Double Eagle sold at auction for over $7,000,000 several years ago. They usually then ask how can a coin be worth so much. The short answer is "The Story".
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Over the years, I have been asked several times if I was related to the Garrett family whose vast numismatic collection was sold by Bower's and Merena around 1980. The collection formed around the turn of the century, and sold for tens of millions of dollars.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
To state it in the most simple terms, the condition of a bullion coin is not a factor in the investor market. It’s all about the precious metal itself.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Under the terms of this Executive Order, the United States government confiscated most gold coins and gold bullion held by the public.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Yet part of me was unsurprised. His answer is part and parcel of the mythology, carefully crafted, to turn bits of official-looking paper into "money" in the minds of the public. To admit to the obvious fact that gold is money would be to admit that the emperor has no clothes.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

I hope you visit as often as you can. This website is designed to be a one-stop resource for anyone interested in rare and collectible coins.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011
A coin that has been independently certified and graded is presumed to be accurately graded, regardless of the company that graded it. The grading is done by coin experts who are unaware of the coin’s owner or whether the coin will be kept in a collection or sold.
 

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