Blogs Tagged Gold (43)


Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold & Silver

Metals Market Report

Gold is on track for its fourth consecutive weekly gain, despite a downturn early on Friday as the dollar strengthened. The precious metal remains close to the $2400 mark amidst speculation that the F

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

Sale of an Exceptionally Rare 1883-O $10 Gold Liberty

We are thrilled to share exciting news with our esteemed collectors and numismatic enthusiasts! Champion Rarities has successfully acquired and sold an extraordinarily rare 1883-O $10 Gold Liberty in

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

Collector's Guide: 1888-O $10 Gold Liberty

The 1888-O $10 Gold Liberty, also known as the Eagle, is a prized possession for numismatists. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this coin features the classic design by Christian Gobrecht

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

The 2014-W 50th Anniversary Gold Kennedy Half Dollar

In recent years, the numismatic world has witnessed the captivating phenomenon of modern coins becoming prized spectacles upon their release. One such instance was when the United States Mint offered

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

The Famous Saddle Ridge Gold Hoard

The Saddle Ridge Gold Hoard is a collection of 1,427 gold coins discovered in California in 2013 by a couple while walking their dog. The coins dated back to the 1800s and were found in eight rusty ca

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

Why It's a Smart Idea to Buy Certified Gold Coins

Gold coins are a popular investment and collectors item due to their inherent value and beauty. While both certified and uncertified gold coins can be attractive options, certified gold coins tend to

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

Date Analysis: 1904-O $10 Gold Liberty

The 1904-O has the second-highest mintage for a New Orleans Eagle. However, this issue has a relatively low survival rate of just 1.58%. Most 1904-O examples are graded between AU-55 and MS-62...

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

Date Analysis: 1903-O $10 Gold Liberty

The New Orleans Mint produced more Eagles in 1903 than it did in any other year. However, the 1903-O $10 Gold Liberty is far from being considered a common date Eagle. Although a mintage of 112,771...

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

The Official Gold Proof Coins of the United States

Proof Gold American Eagles undergo a special minting process that involves gold blanks being struck multiple times by special dies at the United States Mint. These special dies produce a beautiful mir

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

The Oddities of the New Orleans Mint

In the year 1836, there was a massive shortage of domestically-minted coinage. This was very quickly throwing America into a recession, and as a result, President Andrew Jackson signed a Presidentia

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

Benefits of Owning Classic U.S. Gold

The gold market has many different facets to choose from, but there are three main areas that our clients focus on; Bullion, Certified Modern Rarities, and Classic U.S. gold coins.

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold & Silver

Understanding PROOF Coin Designations

Coins are graded on a scale from 1-70, with 70 being considered flawless museum quality. Coins are assessed by an independent grading service that employs world-class numismatic experts to ...

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold & Silver

U.S. Mint Announces New Pre-Order Dates

Due to an extraordinarily high volume of BOT interference during the initial pre-order for the 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars, the mint was forced to pause the pre-order window. These BOTs were program

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

Unique Certified Specimen Strike 1852-O $20 NGC SP-61

What exactly is a Specimen Strike? For generations it has been the thrill of the hunt for the coin collector that is often more fun than the acquisition, and every now and then a coin pops up...

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

1911-D $2.50 Indian Head Gold - A Rare Key Date

The $2.50 Indian Head Gold Quarter Eagle is one of the most popular classic gold coins in numismatics today. It's a gorgeous coin, and its history and unique design make this coin a real standout in t

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

NOW IS THE TIME TO OWN HISTORIC U.S. GOLD COINS

$2.50 Liberty Head Gold Quarter Eagles were struck by the U.S. Gov't between 1840-1907 and are considered must-haves for any U.S gold coin collector or investor. Gold has been skyrocketing, and Libert

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

1st Year Carson City Mint. Only 3,789 Minted!

The Wild West. It’s a term that instantly invokes visions of cowboys and outlaws. A land of unforgiving deserts, never-ending horizons, and quite literally, “fields of gold.”

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

Gold Has Soared to a New All-Time High

Gold has soared to a new all-time high this morning, and silver has eclipsed $24 per ounce. Gold is up 32% since March 18, 2020, and Silver has doubled in the same time frame.

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

1795 $5 Small Eagle NGC MS61+

An Extraordinary Example of the 1st Year of American Gold Coinage. The 1795 Half Eagle is a legend. The Captain of the Series and a formidable achievement in any grade, let alone in Mint State.

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

1986 $10 Gold American Eagle MS70 CABRAL

Unlike the Proof Gold American Eagles, the Mint State or Business Strike Gold American Eagles were struck in large quantities with little regard to the quality of the strike.

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold

Coming Soon: EXTREMELY Low Mintage Gold Eagle

The United States Mint has announced a special 2020-W $50 Gold American Eagle Proof commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII that will be released this year.

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

One of the Most Popular Classic U.S. Gold Coins!

The $2.50 Indian Head Gold Quarter Eagle is one of the most popular classic U.S. Gold coins in numismatics today. It's a gorgeous coin, and its history and unique design make this coin a real standout

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

A Coin From the “Holy Grail” of Coin Hoards!

In 1996, 19,900 $20 Saint Gaudens were found in a Nevada Wells Fargo Bank untouched since 1917. The coins were supposed to be used for World War 1 debt but were forgotten for almost 80 years.

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

Scarce, Yet Affordable Gold!

The New Orleans Mint facility struck gold coins from 1838 to 1909 and struck far fewer coins than the main Mint in Philadelphia. Today, this makes New Orleans minted gold coins dramatically more rare

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

1848 CAL $2.50 NGC XF40: A Top 100 US Coin

“Eureka!” It was just one word emblazoned at the top of every newspaper across the country that got wind of the discovery of gold in California. That one word would produce one of the greatest

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

These Coins Are a Great Value

The last real bull market for gold was from 2009-2012 where gold nearly topped $2,000 per ounce. During that time frame $20 Liberty Head Gold coins graded by NGC/PCGS in MS 63 condition consistently t

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Pre-1933 Gold

Don't Miss Out Again... Indian Gold Back In Stock!

$10 Indian Head gold coins, or Indian Head Eagles, were struck from 1907 to 1933 and designed by one of the most prolific sculptors of that era, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Collectors from all over the wo

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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold & Silver

Complete Gold & Eagle Set; First & Last Year of Issue

The Gold and Silver American Eagle designs are, arguably, the most well known and appreciated gold and silver coin designs in the world today. Since their debut in 1986, the designs of these iconic co

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Post by: Walter Durham
in Gold

ALERT!!! LAST YEAR OF THIS HISTORIC DESIGN!

Since 1986, the Gold American Eagles have been issued with the same design, with one exception. From 1986 to 1991, the year of issue on the Gold American Eagles were displayed with Roman numerals inst

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