World's Oldest and Largest Coin Market is the Newest

Monday, May 13, 2013

It may seem hard to imagine that the world's most exciting and dynamic coin market is not here in the United States. But what might be even harder to believe is that this market is a mere infant--- less than 10 years old. How can that be?

Value Added Grading

Monday, May 06, 2013

As we all know, grading rare coins is truly an art. It requires a trained eye with years of experience to understand the subtle variations of vintage rare coins.

How does grading impact coin buying?

Monday, May 20, 2013

The creation of third-party grading companies had a profound impact on the world of numismatics. Before their existence coin buyers went to buy oranges but returned with bruised apples.

George T. Morgan

Thursday, November 01, 2012

In 1845, George T. Morgan was born in Bilston, Staffordshire, England. During his adolescence and early adulthood, he was educated at the Birmingham Art School, and then was granted a national scholarship to the South Kensington Art School.

The Comstock Lode and Carson City Mint

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Take a short drive from Reno, Nevada and you will soon find yourself transported back more than 100 years, to a time when silver and gold ruled the western economy. Tiny Virginia City; it’s a gem of a town and I’ve had the pleasure of visiting it several times.

What’s In Your Legacy?

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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Why are coins graded on a 70 point scale?

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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