Articles by Jeff Garrett

Rare coins didn't just get more expensive overnight. There were several factors that led to a long-term increase in price. As Senior Editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book), and owner of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, I [...]

Auction results for the 19th century patterns continue to be nothing short of stellar. Yesterday’s Heritage Auctions Platinum Session featured a group of coins that rarely cross the auction block at the same time: a complete set of $4 Stellas. [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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’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 [...]