California fractional gold coins from the gold rush era are highly sought-after by coin collectors. A round 1853 Arms of California type gold half dollar is expected to sell for around $10,000 despite being quite a bit smaller than a dime!
1855 Type 2 Gold Proof Dollar Best of 7 Confirmed
One of only seven confirmed examples of an 1855 Type 2 gold proof coin is for sale at auction January 8-13, 2020. This rare coin has provenance dating back to 1864.
John Singer Sargent Letter to Monet for Sale
See the letter from John Singer Sargent to Claude Monet that will be auctioned in September 2019.
Filled Die Error Coins Value Guide – What’s Missing?
Have you ever found a coin in change that is missing part of the design or any of the lettering? Did you wonder what sort of error or variety this might be? Find the value of your error coin online. Something is Missing on My Coin: Filled Die Errors Filled die or grease filled die […]
The Numismatic Design Duo: James Earle and Laura Gardin Fraser
While you may have seen some of their designs on coins in your collection, did you ever stop to consider the story of the artists who created the Buffalo Nickel, the Oregon Trail Half Dollar, the 1922 Grant Gold Dollar, or the 1921 Alabama Half Dollar? Laura Gardin Fraser and James Earle Fraser were an […]
Rare 1943 Penny Sells for Six Figures: How To Tell If You Have One Too
Did you see the famous 1943 Bronze Discovery Cent, found by a teenager in the 1940s, in the news recently? Buy, Value or Appraise Your US Coins Bid or buy US coins for sale, value your item, or request a free appraisal to sell your collection. Perhaps you noticed this on television, online, or even […]
What Makes a Modern Circulating Coin Valuable?
One frequently asked question here at Heritage Auctions is, “What makes a modern circulating coin valuable?” Buy, Value or Appraise Your US Coins Bid or buy US coins for sale, value your item, or request a free appraisal to sell your collection. While most circulation strike coins minted from the 1960s to present are very […]
Why is the GSA Hoarding Morgan Dollar Coins?
Over the years, various hoards of coins have captured the attention of the collecting community and the public alike. The idea of finding a large cache of old coins can be intriguing to many, but the GSA hoard of Morgan Dollars may be the most famous of all. Buy, Value or Appraise Your US Coins […]
