Archives for August 2017

Morgan Silver Dollars-The Most collected Silver Dollar in U.S. History

This series of coins were minted from 1878- 1921, with a break from 1905-1920. Named after its designer George T. Morgan. This heavy one-ounce silver dollar was struck at five different mints. Including Carson City. The series contains two dates considered to be included in the 100 greatest U.S. coins ever produced.  1895 Philadelphia and 1893 San Francisco issues. Both are generally thought of to be two of but not the only key dates in the entire set. There are many ways to collect Morgan Dollars, but to own a well-struck bright white coin that looks as fresh as the day it was made is special. On the other hand to hold a Morgan silver dollar that has been stored in its original canvas bag from the mint with brilliant tones of gold, … [Read more...]

Sell your Rare Coins-American Rare Coin and Bullion is Always Buying

American Rare Coin and Bullion is buying rare United States coins. The month of August marks the end of the coin show season for the year. We will of course buying as many coins as we can (at the Summer ANA show) to get our inventory heavy enough to make it to the next major show. This is the time of year that we reach out to our clients to buy rare coins more than any other! If you have coins that you have been considering selling, Please give us a call. We are always interested in buying rare United States gold, silver and copper coins. If  You want or need to sell your coins-call us. We will pay strong premiums for coins certified by PCGS and NGC.  There are many other areas that we have focus in for individual collectors with … [Read more...]

1909-O $5 Indian NGC AU55

1909-O $5 Indian NGC AU55 Original Mintage 34,200 Total Population ALL Grades 1632 NGC Population in AU55 234 Finest Know MS66 sold for $690,000 (2011) The rarity of this issue cannot be understated. Let’s just take a quick look at some of the undisputed facts of this New Orleans gold coin. 1909 is the last year the New Orleans mint struck gold coins. It is also the only year that the Indian Head design was produced at the New Orleans mint.  With only 34,200 coins struck it boast the lowest mintage figure of any business strike half eagle in the entire series, making it the key date king of the  $5 Indians. Looking at the population reports you will notice that even though the 1909-O is known in most all grades it is almost … [Read more...]

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