Category: Numismatic
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1926 $20 gold double eagle.
The 1926 $20 gold double eagle is a United States gold coin that was minted in 1926. The 1926 $20 gold double eagle is considered a relatively common date compared to some of the earlier issues. The 1926 Saint-Gaudens coin is often considered a common issue within the series, but it still possesses distinct qualities…
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1851 $50 Lettered Edge Gold Slug.
In 1851 the need for coins was so great in San Francisco and surrounding gold camps, that the first denomination produced by the U.S. Government sanctioned Assay Offices was $50. These 2 1/2-ounce ingots were quickly absorbed into the booming gold rush economy. By September of 1851 the mass production of $50 slugs by Humbert’s…
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AMERICA’S LOST TREASURE The S.S. Central America
National treasures—the Crown Jewels of England, King Tut’s Tomb, the Amber Room of Russia—are fascinating not only because they are unique, priceless, and of inestimable value, but also because they are symbolic of the cultures that created them. They are more than just collections of precious metals and gems. Traditional national treasures often represent extravagance…
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Guide to Collecting Period II California Fractional Gold Pieces.
Many of the collectors that I deal with think that California Fractional Gold is an undervalued area within United States rare coins (as long as one deals with a credible dealer) and nice type sets could actually benefit almost any type of Federal Issue collection. One thing is for certain, there are many “steals” that…