Over the past 12 months we have placed hundreds of New Orleans Minted Eagles ($10) as well as many of the other denominations from New Orleans. Many other areas of the market are strictly investor driven, the gold coinage of New Orleans enjoys both collector and investor interest and is seeing much positive activity. Our clients are seeking New Orleans Gold coins in a variety of price ranges, grades and denominations. The main criteria these entire have in common is the coins must be above average in eye appeal. Popular New Orleans gold coin issues include one year types such as the 1855-O gold dollar, 1839-O quarter eagle($2.50) and the 1854 three dollar gold piece. First year issues are garnering a fair share of attention as well. … [Read more...]
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1881-O $10 Gold Liberty NGC AU55 CAC
Mintage 8350 Total Population 316 coins Population AU50 40 coins CAC Population 1 coin Only 18 coins graded in Mint State This is a very nice example of a low mintage New Orleans Eagle, in fact this one of the nicest O's we have ever handled. New Orleans Mint Brochure | PDF It is right on average grade for this issue, there in lies the real value of this coin, as you move into higher grade levels closer to mint state the price tags sharply increase. Our coin is certified by Certified Acceptance Corporation, which assures you of solid for the grade coinage. CAC has only issued ONE green bean sticker for this date and grade. This is a coin that is ALWAYS sought after in our market maker program and will not last if given … [Read more...]
True Rarity
The dictionary says “rarity” means something that is unusual or uncommon, interesting, esteemed or having infrequency. In terms of rare coins it is all of these adjectives. Imagine a unique piece of art from American history; you own as an individual, that you can hold in your hand. Many of the rare coins we handle and place in private collections across the nation are staggeringly rare and unbelievably affordable when you compare them with collectibles from other areas. Take for example a pre-1933 Gold Double Eagle that trades for under $10,000, that there are less than 200 coins know to exist in a given grade, keeping in mind that no two of these coins are exactly the same making your coin unique. Sound too good to be true? It’s not; … [Read more...]
Gold Fulfills Six Primary Investments Goals
Why is gold beating stocks so soundly in this new century? Gold has often soared during America's darkest hours, during the historic decades of global depression or deep recession - like the 1930s and the 1970s. In fact, gold was one of the only positive investments in those decades. Could we be at the beginning of another such decade in the 2010s? The evidence is in. We haven't seen this level of continued deep financial concerns since the 1930s. Where we go next in the world economy is anyone's guess, but a portfolio with a heavy counterweight in gold is the portfolio most likely to survive. More and more analyst and investment advisers recommend gold as a vital investment. Gold fulfills six primary investment goals, not available in … [Read more...]
