News & Updates

Gold Half eagle with motto In God We Trust We have brought in from a bank vault in a secret European location, 400 original $5 gold Liberty half Eagles. Each one of these coins is in crisp extra fine or better condition. We are happy to be able offer these coins at the most affordable,competitive price in the US for pre 1900 issue . Only available for a limited time.These coins WILL sell out , do not wait. $359.50 each Call to confirm price and quantity866.789.2646 … [Read more...]

1851 New Orleans 3 Cent Silver Branch Mint Specimen Strike and Proof coinage represents the rarest of the rare in American numismatics. To understand just how special these coins really are, one must understand how coins were struck at Branch Mint facilities. The Branch Mints, including New Orleans, were set up for a commercial need. Philadelphia was the hub, and the other Mints just a spoke in the wheel. The hub (Philadelphia) made coins for commerce and to serve special collector interests, like making pattern coins and Proofs. The Branch Mints were designed for one need only, to produce coins to demand for the regions they were in. That is why one almost never hears of the existence of a Branch Mint Proof or Specimen … [Read more...]

1831 Large Letters Quarter The 1831 Proof Quarter is a popular first year small size Capped Bust issue that ran from 1831 to 1838. Although Large and Small Letters are known for the regular business strike, the Proof is only known in Large Letters format. With a mintage of only 20 coins, few can be found in any condition for collectors to acquire. The present example is a wholesome, beautiful piece with a glint of beautiful rustic toning at the peripheries but is otherwise fully sharp and white. An exquisite combination. A PR64 last sold in 2014 at $58,750. This coin is PF65 Cameo. A PR66 also sold that same year for $141,000. Collector’s Universe: 115,000 Greysheet: 75,000 Offered at 74,250 Please phone to to verify … [Read more...]

The West Point Mint is striking 2 million each of the ATB quarters for general circulation. Its no new news that the mint is making quarters - the news is these coins will bear the W mint mark for the very first time ever. The design will celebrate Lowell National Park the other the American Memorial Park. The first coins were shipped out on April 1 to cities in 29 different states. Coins should start circulating in four to six weeks. Releasing these coins helps the US Mint reach a goal it set last year of issuing circulating rarities. Five more coins with the W mint mark have been planned. Mint officials hope to stir up interest in circulating collectibles. It's not very often we get a chance at a true first time ever from the US Mint. We … [Read more...]

Since our last note on January 7, gold and silver have remained strong. The stock market has also enjoyed a nice rally from it's end of the year correction. The strange part for the paper markets is that nothing has really changed yet it continues up. We will talk about the status quo next time but , we think our customers should exercise some good old  common sense! The 2019  government issue American Eagle are out and many of them are shipping out to our customers now. The early bird gets the worm! The First Day Issues and Early release coins graded by PCGS and NGC are on deck and ready to go. If you always add current date coinage to your collection now is the time to grab them. Call us to check … [Read more...]

Gold is pushing close to $1300 an ounce. In fact Gold closed 2018 higher than it had since June last year, while the US stock markets move down. The paper markets posted the worst December since 1931. Its also worth noting the flagship crypto currency, Bit Coin lost over 50%.  More than a few banks globally, as well as Bank of America have predicted gold to rise to as much as $1500 an ounce.  Below is what we have seen happen when gold pushes to higher levels and paper markets weaken. What we have seen in the past while financial scenarios similar to what is happening now is in short- New buyers in the bullion and rare coin market. While many other markets have the ability to generate an infinite supply, gold and rare … [Read more...]

The week of December 10-14 2018 marks the worst December start in 38 years for the US stock market. On top of the terrible first two weeks this month, the Federal Reserve will conclude a policy meeting on Wednesday. The result of that meeting should see a 1/4% interest rate hike. This policy could likely deal another upper cut punch to already reeling market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average  dropped nearly 500 points, leaving it more than 10% below its early October all-time closing high, meeting a widely used definition of a market correction. It joined the S&P 500  and the Nasdaq Composite  which were already in correction mode. The S&P and Dow are negative for 2018. Today as we are posting this the Dow has opened down over 200 … [Read more...]

    Sales of American Eagle gold bullion coins in 2018 are heading toward an low production number, with the number of 2018 $25 gold coins sold challenging the 1991 release for lowest mintage in the series. The 1991 $25 is the king for now as far as lowest minted $25 Gold Eagle and commands a hefty premium for high graded examples. If the new king of the hill does turn out to be 2018 the premiums should follow suit! Owning these Gold Eagles now is a must for collectors before the end of 2018 while premiums are still low.  The exact number won’t be known until the Mint releases audited sales totals in 2019,so there is still time to act. … [Read more...]