Emphasis on Civil War Era… continued
By Adam Crum As I have said, market trends favor the Civil War era based on increasing awareness from programming and focus at this “sesquicentennial anniversary” time. On top of that, however, any numismatics that have a desirable pedigree is a plus, because it strengthens two important value attributes, popularity and historical significance, by establishing […]
Coin Market Emphasis on the U.S. Civil War Era
By Adam Crum It was 150 years ago that America’s greatest tragedy was coming to a close. The unimaginable tragedy of our deadliest war tore the United States apart, waging a regretful calamity of loss of life and property on a monumental scale. After more than four years of bloodshed, 1865 marked the transition from […]
Monaco’s 1787 Brasher Doubloon To Be Marquee Attraction at ANA
Limited-Edition 1787/2014 Brasher Novodels Now Available Monaco Rare Coins has loaned the ANA the finest-known example of the famed 1787 Brasher Doubloon, now insured for $10 million, for the ANA’s Museum Showcase at the ANA World’s Fair of Money taking place in Rosemont, IL on August 5-9, 2014. Mark Salzberg, chairman of NGC, the firm […]
Monaco Acquires What Has Been Widely Regarded As the World’s Most Valuable Coin
Monaco Rare Coins Presents… The Story of The Brasher Doubloon Video Transcript Hi my name is Neil Sharkey. I’m the Senior Numismatic Advisor for Monaco Rare Coins in Newport Beach, California. Today, we’re going to talk about one of the greatest pieces of classic Americana in existence, especially as it pertains to numismatics. When you […]
Carson City Morgan Dollars Book Released in Updated Third Edition
(Atlanta, Georgia) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of the updated and revised third edition of Carson City Morgan Dollars, by Adam Crum, Selby Ungar, and Jeff Oxman. The new 136-page hardcover book debuted at the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show in Atlanta, Georgia, March 1, 2014. It is available from booksellers and hobby […]