A Remarkably Scarce High-Grade Type 2 Gold Dollar The 1855 Type 2 Gold Dollar, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, represents an important and distinctive chapter in early American gold coinage. While the issue recorded a mintage of 758,269 coins, surviving examples in higher collector grades are considerably more difficult to locate today. Designed by James …
The world’s central banks are sending a clear message: gold remains one of the most trusted reserve assets in the global financial system. According to the latest World Gold Council Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey, 89% of central banks expect global gold reserves to increase over the next year, while a record 45% plan to …
A True Rarity The 1872 Philadelphia Liberty Head Half Eagle represents one of the most elusive business-strike issues of the post-Civil War era. With an original mintage of only 1,660 coins, it is the lowest-mintage Philadelphia Half Eagle produced for circulation during the Liberty Head series, making it a true rarity among nineteenth-century U.S. gold …
One of the most common questions investors ask today is simple: “If central banks around the world are buying hundreds of tons of gold, why does the price sometimes fall?” It’s a fair question. After all, reports continue to show that central banks are accumulating gold at some of the strongest levels seen in decades. …
Many investors are surprised when gold experiences a correction despite record government debt, continued central bank purchases, and growing discussions by nations to diversify away from the U.S. dollar.. If the long-term fundamentals for gold remain so strong, why does the price sometimes move lower? The answer lies in understanding the difference between short-term market …
For generations, Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins have represented some of the most sought-after assets in the rare coin market. From the iconic Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle to the historic Liberty Head gold series, these coins offer a unique combination of precious metal value, American history, and numismatic rarity. What many collectors may not realize is that …
Few coins capture the imagination of collectors and history enthusiasts alike quite like the 1904 Liberty Head Double Eagle. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this $20 gold coin represents the final chapter of the Liberty Head series, which had been a mainstay of American coinage since 1849. Designed by Chief Engraver James Barton Longacre, the …
