For collectors that enter the hobby with a focus on modern coins, the grades of certified vintage coins, commonly referred to as classic coins, may seem low. While it is true that vintage coins often receive lower numeric grades when they are certified, it’s important to keep a few facts in mind. Grading of Vintage Coins … Continued
Whether you are a gold stacker, or someone who enjoys putting together sets of gold coins, these are the four gold coins that you need! American Gold Eagle Issued since 1986 in 22-karat gold, American Gold Eagles are the nation’s official, sovereign, and legal tender gold bullion coins, which were created through passage of the 1985 Gold … Continued
Where did coins first appear? Coins appear in archaeological record around 650 BC and the ancient civilizations in Anatolia, Greece, India and China are likely candidates of coin collecting. Coins begin to appear in the archaeological record around 650 BC, and the ancient civilizations in Anatolia, Greece, India, and China are likely candidates of early coin … Continued
New legislation may cause Augustus Saint-Gauden’s “Aspet” to become a National Historic Art Park. What is the significance of this? Who exactly is Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and what influence has his work had on numismatics? On May 12 legislation was introduced in the U.S. Congress called “Saint-Gaudens National Park for the Arts Redesignation Act,” that seeks … Continued
Precious Metals Bullion, while an object of shiny obsession for some can be an enjoyable collectible for others. Market trends indicate that the line between the two is blurring.When looking across the broad spectrum of precious metals and the people who appreciate them, there have traditionally been two main groups of collectors. First, there were … Continued
The Singapore Mint released three medallions to mark the historic meeting between President Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. You can now purchase these medallions from ModernCoinMart to commemorate this major world event. Read more about the momentous event and the thoughtful design behind the medals. Throughout the 2016 presidential campaign, one of the … Continued
What are Precious Metals? Precious metals are scarce metallic elements that occur naturally on Earth and due to their scarcity, are considered relatively valuable in most major economies. In the past, such precious metals were physically utilized as currency, but are now mostly used as financial backing and as a commodity. Today, the most common … Continued
