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Rare Coin Report

Decoding the U.S. Mint: Proof vs. Uncirculated

Decoding the U.S. Mint: Proof vs. Uncirculated

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar on Feb 27th 2020

As collectors we sometimes forget most of our favorite coins or designs were originally produced to be used as everyday money. It would seem odd today to "plunk" down some silver dollars to the Walmar … Read More

The Missing 2009 Proof American Silver Eagle

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Nov 9th 2017

The ranks of coin collectors continuously grow from year to year and collectors often repeat the same questions.  A very common question from years ago is starting to resurface as collectors are … Read More

Most missed uncirculated Silver Eagles Part 3: Die Variety

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Aug 9th 2017

As we have discussed in the last two parts, American Silver Eagles are some of the most collected coins in the world today.  Within this collection, collectors often miss some of the best coins o … Read More

Can You Guess the Top Coin Collecting Strategies

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Jul 11th 2017

TOP COIN COLLECTING STRATEGIESIf you are like most of us, your coin collecting experience usually starts with a close relative introducing you to a coin you never knew existed with a great story. &nbs … Read More

What is a GSA Morgan Silver Dollar?

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Mar 28th 2017

What is a GSA Morgan?To begin, GSA stands for Government Services Administration. It is the part of government that was tasked to make these coins available to the public. The GSA Hoard of Morgans w … Read More