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The 1796 and 1797 Draped Bust U.S. Half Dollars are among the rarest and most sought-after coins in American numismatics. These coins were minted during the early years of the U.S. Mint and represent … Read More

This is the first territorial coin that I have ever purchased. I bought it about three years ago from the steward of territorial knowledge David J. McCarthy (Donald H. Kagin colleague). I used the pai … Read More

Reducing Bitcoin RiskI know, I know. I'm supposed to be a coin collecting purist.  It is inevitable that coin collectors attention will eventually  be drawn to the bitcoin market.  It, … Read More

This 1806 half dollar is recognized by a rounded six (as opposed to a pointed six) on the obverse. The next identifier is the lack of a stem in the right facing claw of the eagle on the reverse.  … Read More

When considering the hobby of coin collecting the question inevitably arises as to whether coins can be considered a good investment.  The answer is that as an asset category coins tend to apprec … Read More