Aug 2
Probably the most popular types of coins that are sought by collectors are the antique coins. Antique coins may be bought from auction sales, coin shows, malls and even in tourist areas that have historical themes. Antique coins are found to vary greatly in price depending on the age of the coin, its history and country or origin.
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Aug 2
To help those who are looking for those rare coins, here is a list of hard to find ones that are worth moving “heaven and earth” for.
Aug 2
Today, coin collecting, especially of those coins that are considered rare, is considered to be one of a few hobbies (stamps also) that are not just a mere pastime or leisure activity. Coin collecting can serve many purposes considered typical of this activity.
Aug 2
At one point in time, between 1838 and 1933, the United States issued gold coins for circulation. The Liberty Head bust was used as the design until 1907. The design was then changed to the Indian Head and Saint Gaudens motifs until 1933 when the “Great Depression” started. This prompted the recall of the coins which makes it very rare to find any of them today.
Jul 27
The interesting gold coin was sold a couple of day ago. Its a 1803/2 $5 GOLD Capped Bust Half Eagle CHOICE AU+++. Winning bid: US $7,600.01. The auction was hot – 14 bidders and 39 bids.
Jul 15
The interesting rare dollar was get out a couple days ago. Its a 1799 Draped Bust Dollar with steel-gray patina over exceptionally clean surfaces. Winning bid: US $6,290.00.
Coin description:
1799 DRAPED BUST DOLLARS NGC AU53
Bolender 13, with irregular date, 13 stars in arc pattern. Breen calls ‘very rare’ & indicates that ‘EF may be finest.’ Handsome uniform steel-gray patina over exceptionally clean surfaces. Just slight rubbing on high points.
Jul 15
The 1907 High Relief $20 Saint Gaudens in uncirculated condition was sold on Ebay a couple of days ago. Winning bid: US $8,900.00.
Description:
Here is a eye-catching 1907 Roman Numerals High Relief Saint Gaudens $20.00 gold, a coin with needle-sharp detail. This is the wire rim variety. While this pleasing piece shows no wear, it is not suitable for standard grading. The coin has wiped off with a cloth making its surfaces a little “too bright,” and leaving nominal cloth lines.
Jul 3
The interesting american coin was sold on eBay. Its a 1916-D 10c Mercury Dime. Winner will pay US $6,900.00.
History.
The Barber dime design was replaced in 1916 by the Winged Liberty Head design, more commonly referred to as the Mercury dime. The figure on the coin’s obverse is often thought to be the Roman god Mercury, but is in fact a depiction of Liberty (all other dimes except the Roosevelt dime feature an image of Liberty as well). The Mercury dime is considered to be one of the most visually appealing of all U.S. coins, and is highly sought after by collectors.
The Mercury dime was replaced in 1946 by the Roosevelt dime, designed in honor of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Jul 3
The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter was sold on eBay for US $11,200.00. Winner made a last 27th bid!
Description:
Key to the series with only 52,000 minted, miniscule by the Mint’s normal standards for the time. An uncleaned, attractive example with a much stronger strike than is typical for this date. Always popular, this is one to own!
Graysheet wholesale asked is $11,500 for an AU-50 of this date. This is a bit better, an AU-53.
May 24
The perfect 1879 $20 Gold Liberty coin was sold for $5,154.54. There are 11 bidders and 30 bids.
Original. This auction features a $20 Gold Liberty Coin dated 1879 CC in a NGC XF40 that is original ! Graded by NGC as XF40, #3269692-003
