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By Steve Leet Whenever the Carson City Mint is mentioned, the discussion invariably recalls tales of grizzled miners, quick-draw gunslingers and saloon gambling. A simple look at the legendary “CC” mintmark and one is immediately carried back to the great coinage bonanza of the late 19th century. It’s no wonder that today the Carson City Mint is synonymous with America’s “Wild West” era. Silver Vein Re-Writes History Prior to the discovery... Read More
by Steve Leet There is no denying the impact the assassination of President John F. Kennedy had on the country. It’s one of the few moments in our nation’s history that Americans vividly remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the news of this tragic event spread on November 22, 1963. JFK’s assassination changed the course of history. It also had a lasting effect on U.S. coinage. Ironically, JFK had asked Congress... Read More
by Steve Wolff The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair offered its ten million visitors many exciting sights. Astronaut John Glenn brought his Friendship 7 space capsule, Elvis Presley even filmed a movie there, and Seattle’s famous Space Needle was built as the fair’s futuristic symbol. However, if you had purchased your ticket and walked on the fairgrounds in the spring of 1962, you would have been treated to a spectacular display which has never been re-created: a wir... Read More
I've often been confused on what's required by the I.R.S. when it comes to Rare Coin & Bullion Transactions. Here's a little info I found in my research. 1. You can place any size order and pay with a check. No one cares, not even the government. The only time they want to know is if you invest more than $10,000 in cash. Then you must fill out I.R.S. Form 8300. There is nothing wrong with large cash transactions, but the government wants to know about them also you can't spend... Read More
By Steve Leet If you were to crack open a “2010 Guide Book of United States Coins,” also affectionately known as the “Red Book,” and turn to page 413, you will see a list of the Top 250 Coin Prices Realized at Auction. Seven of the top 50 coins on this list are the 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. One specimen sold for $4.14 million and another sold for $3.737 million! The 1804 Bust Dollar The 1804 U.S. dollar is one of the most publicized r... Read More
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