Ancient coins can command serious prices when they come up for auction. It turns out that key historical coins can also command huge premiums at auction. A recent sale of a prized […]
Five Key Date Coins Holding Steady in August (2021)
With collectibles having matured into an alternative asset class, coin collecting and numismatics has a feature role. Many coin (and paper money) collectors have also become numismatic investors at a time when […]
Ancient Roman Coin Auction Resurrects Julius Caesar
The auction for Ancient Coins of The Roman Republic closed last night at Heritage Auctions. While some of the coins sold below the initial estimates offered up, the high prices should catch […]
Just How Fungible Is A $1,000 Bill?
The value of a U.S. Treasury issued dollar bill is supposed to be the same in each denomination. A $1 bill is fungible in that each bill in circulation has exactly the […]
Ancient Coin Auction Dominated by Assassination of Caesar, Marcus Junius Brutus
When it comes to collecting coins and numismatics, historical and ancient coins can command some of the highest prices. The ancient coins are a piece of history that are sought after by […]
How Coin Dealers Cope With Falling Gold and Silver Prices
The price of silver and gold goes up and down over time. Rising gold and silver prices means that what was bought last week is worth more this week. But what happens […]
Historical Currency — Getting Educated About U.S. Educational Notes
When it comes to collecting and investing in American Currency, there is one series of notes that stands out as unique. In 1896 the Bureau of Engraving and Printing chief Claude M. […]
Colonial History Duel of Collectors & Investors: Paul Revere vs. Ephraim Brasher
It is undeniable that the collectibles sector has matured into an alternative asset class. No longer are hobbies and collections kept locked away for only occasional viewing. Collectors now routinely are in […]
Why Buying Gold Plated Commemorative Coins Is A Bad Investment
People who spend money to buy gold probably hope that they will make money on it one day. Or maybe they fear inflation and worry that gold will all that can be […]
You Might Have a Hidden Fortune in Your Loose Change Jar at Home
Probably every person in America has a container or collection space for pocket change at homes. A water cooler jug or a glass jar are notorious for fitting countless numbers of daily […]
Did a Strong 1933 Double Eagle Coin Sale Also Help Unique Stamp Sales?
Owning the most expensive U.S. coin must be a numismatic dream for those coin collectors who prize the rarest and most coveted collectibles. The 1933 Double Eagle is the only official example […]
When Silver Coins Are Valued Only For Their Weight – Junk Silver
Numismatics covers a large area within coins, paper money and commerce. One of the most widely known areas within numismatics is the silver coin market. It seems hard to imagine in the […]
Why Cleaning Coins Can Destroy the Value So Much
Collectors Dashboard is not alone in evaluating collectibles as an alternative asset class. It is undeniable that collectors and hobbyists who have passion for an item are often in direct competition with […]
Are Ancient Coins Good Investments?
Coins of the ancient world have been collected for centuries. Images of Roman civilization and biblical references come to mind minted on precious metals like gold or silver. Remarkably these coins were […]
U.S. Error Coin Analysis: The 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent
Collectors Dashboard is continuously evaluating and analyzing collectibles now that what was previously for hobbyists has matured into an alternative asset class. Coin collecting and numismatics has a prominent role within the […]
Key Date Coin Analysis: 1916 D Mercury Dime
Key date coins are considered to be the in heart of collecting for twentieth century coins. These key date coins are generally harder to find than other coins of the series, or […]
Key Date Coin Analysis: 1932 D & S Quarters
Key date coins are perhaps the heart of collecting 1800s and 1900s American circulated coins. Key date coins tend to be more scarce or have a very specific attribute versus other dates […]
Key Date Coin Analysis: 1928 P Peace Dollar
Key date coins are perhaps the heart of collecting American coins from the circulated 1800s and 1900s coins. These key date coins are generally more scarce or have a very specific attribute […]
Key Date Coin Analysis: 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter
Key date coins are generally harder to find or have a very specific attribute versus other dates within in a coin series. It is these key date coins which tend to garner […]
Key Date Coin Analysis: 1893 S Morgan Dollar
Key date coins are generally harder to find than other dates within a coin series. These key dates also tend to be more valuable and more sought after by collectors and investors. […]