Coronet/No Motto Half Eagles 1839-1866 Although photography was invented in 1839, the art world at that time was still very much in the grips of Neoclassicism. To the Neoclassical sculptor or die engraver, modern clothing fashions changed too often, and to portray historically important figures in contemporary clothes could open up such art works to criticism. [...]
Friday, June 12, 2009
Capped Bust Small Size Dimes 1828-1837 In 1823, little more than a decade after the War of 1812 in which the United States fought for its free use of the seas, President James Monroe issued a foreign policy statement which was to affect the development of the Western Hemisphere for the next century. This Monroe Doctrine [...]
Friday, June 12, 2009
We look at the real estate markets in coastal cities and conclude, “these are bubble markets.” Yet they have not risen as far and as fast as silver and gold have risen since 2001. Nevertheless, most recent first-time buyers of gold and silver give no thought to what should be obvious: the moves [...]
Friday, June 12, 2009
These quarters are turning up in the low thousands primarily in Texas and Arizona. We, at CoinResource, have had a chance to review both varieties in person, and these coins are indeed a very exciting variety! You can see the added extra “leaf” in the two [...]
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
by J. T. Stanton, N.L.G. Coin photography is becoming more and more an integral part of the hobby. Without photographs of coins, the hobby, as we know it today, would be far less advanced, far less interesting, and certainly less enjoyable. Many collectors would like [...]
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
A concise description of how doubled dies occur by J. T. Stanton, N.L.G. When the term doubled die is used, we are commonly referring to a coin which has a doubled or partially doubled image, letters, and/or numbers. However, a doubled die is actually a die which exhibits this doubling, and any coin struck from this die will exhibit this doubling. [...]
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
by J. T. Stanton, N.L.G. Cherrypickin’ in the numismatic hobby is simply the art of buying the best item possible for the least amount of money. The art has been around since coin collecting began. Years ago, collectors [...]
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
by Doug Winter Copyright © September 2001 A successful relationship with the right coin dealer is an essential component in the enjoyment of coin collecting. The collector who chooses to “go it alone” may be setting himself up [...]
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
by Doug Winter Copyright © August 2000 No one intentionally sets out to create a mediocre coin collection. But many collectors–new and old–make a number of basic mistakes that trap them into a cycle of mediocrity. Here are [...]
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
by Doug Winter Copyright © January 2000 If you do not learn how to become a good coin collector, you will not enjoy this hobby. This will become quickly apparent; especially the first time you have your rash, [...]
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