Collecting Proof US Gold Coins
Proof US gold coins are not only one of the most beautiful segments of US numismatics but also one of the most challenging and rewarding to collect. One of the most alluring segments of the United States rare coin market [...]
Collecting Southern US Gold Coins
With a storied history and a realistic chance to assemble a complete set, Southern gold coins have become one of the most popular segments of US coinage. Recent auction results for Southern gold coins have been astounding, especially for attractive, [...]
Collecting Gold Dollars
In recent weeks, the price of gold bullion has been on a rollercoaster. It presently exceeded $4,475 per ounce. At the same time, global markets have struggled. Stocks and other assets have dropped sharply over the past 30 days. As [...]
The Importance of a Numismatic Library
Coin books like Mega Red X are a vital resource for beginners and experts alike. One of the most ambitious numismatic projects that I am involved with is the recently published A Guide Book of United States Coins - Mega [...]
2026 FUN Show Report
The 2026 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Convention in Orlando was wildly successful, with numerous dealers breaking sales records and overall attendance reaching an all-time high. For me, and for many others, this year’s FUN Convention actually began on the Sunday before the [...]
PCGS Announces CoinFacts Coin Dealer Hall of Fame Inductees
Professional Coin Grading Services inducts ‘dealer’s dealer’ Jeff Garrett, auction pioneer Laura Sperber, and philanthropic entrepreneur Lee Minshull to its venerable list of numismatic luminaries. (Santa Ana, California) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is enshrining the names of three [...]
Toned Coins – A Matter of Taste
Someone once said, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This sublime statement has become a reality in the rare coin business. Toned coins are now extremely collectible and highly sought after. When I started buying and selling rare [...]
Silver Price Points Matter
Silver’s Historic Surge Is Reshaping Numismatics Jeff Garrett and other industry experts weigh in on the historic rise of silver prices and its growing impact on the numismatic marketplace. Silver’s Run Looks Different This Time Over the past few weeks, silver has [...]