John Paul Jones' Cometia Americana medal in bronze. This one was struck at the Paris Mint in the 1840s. The dies still exist. They are on display...
The Monticello that may have been ... This was Schlag's original design. [ATTACH] Jefferson's home also appeared on the Jefferson Commemorative...
There was also a gold dollar that had the some design, with and without the star. The star is a big deal on the half dollar, but it doesn't make...
My wife give this Monroe to me for Christmas many years ago. It is graded MS-64. At the time the price for an MS-65 was through the roof. Since...
Here is an "all mints set" of 1854 $3 gold coins. Philadelphia [ATTACH] Dahlonega. This one has a small mintage of just 1,120 pieces. It's the...
The "It's been dipped!" fanatics hate these two. I have gotten blow back when I have posted pictures of them in the past. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The 1857 Large Cent is a better year, but that piece is very low grade for the date. Most of these pieces are at least Choice VF to EF. People...
The 1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece is not as rare as you might think. I cherrypicked a couple of them from other dealers when I was a dealer. If...
No. There are milk spots and a long, thin scratch to the left of the bell on the reverse.
The trouble with coming in second is that you shouldn't kick yourself too much. You never know how much further the winner was willing to go. I...
The trouble with buying some of this stuff is that it’s coins that others returned. The coins might have spots and marks. Years ago I bought a...
The 1808 quarter eagle is a nice coin, and it brought a strong bid in a Stacks' - Bowers auction when it was last sold in public, but the 1796 No...
1834 was the "change over year" when the politicians in Washington got smart and reduced the gold content of the $2.50 and $5.00 gold coins. Prior...
Okay, I'll bite. Here is my most valuable coin. [ATTACH] Here my second most valuable piece. [ATTACH]
Here is a 1953 Eisenhower offcial inaugural medal in silver. The 1952 presidential election marked the first time the Republicans had won the...
On Janury 20, 2025, we will inaugurate a new president. The numismatic part of the ceremoney will be an addition to a series of official...
The 1942 over 1 over date is worth a lot more than any doubled die you might think you are seeing. This is an error in die preparation. It takes...
You need to consider luster in addition to design details. As others have said, many Liberty Nickels lack details because of poor strikes. I would...
I will never understand the fascination with CAC approvals. He’s one guy who is building a company based on a perceived reputation. He’s right...
This is as far as I can go. 1646 British Civil War Siege shilling. [ATTACH] 1743 Shilling [ATTACH] 1846-O $5 gold piece [ATTACH] 1942...
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