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1796 and 1797 fifty cent pieces. What so special?

1796 and 1797 fifty cent pieces. What so special?

Posted by Rare bird on Sep 10th 2024

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
1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Slug

1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Slug

Posted by RareBird on Sep 7th 2024

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 RISK

REDUCING BITCOIN RISK

Posted by RareBird Coins on Aug 27th 2024

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
RARE 1806 HALF DOLLAR

RARE 1806 HALF DOLLAR

Posted by Rarebird on Aug 18th 2024

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
COINS FOR INVESTMENT?

COINS FOR INVESTMENT?

Posted by RareBird on Aug 11th 2023

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