Gold Coins and Platinum Will Dazzle
By James Passin
Gold’s gradual ascension in 2020 has been attributed by the mainstream media to various short-term risk aversion catalysts, such as proxy military...
PCGS Coin of the Month:1870-S $3, PCGS SP50
The 1870-S $3, PCGS SP50 is the Professional Grading Service’s (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
There are few coins as enigmatic and storied as the 1870-S...
Auction Action: Bidding Doesn’t Need to be Bewildering
By Donn Pearlman
Do you bid in auctions for coins or bank notes? Multi-million dollar “trophy” coins and notes make big headlines, but there also...
CAC-Approved Coins Shine During April Auctions
Spring definitely sprung in high style during April when it came to CAC-approved coins outperforming other certified coins at auction.
Below is a list of...
Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Ultimate Crystal Ball
Bitcoin vs. gold. That's the question everyone wants to be answered. What will coin collecting look like in 2041? Here's an ultimate crystal ball...
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Shatters Records in Spring 2026 Showcase Auction
April 15, 2026
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries Shatters Records in Spring 2026 Showcase Auction
Costa Mesa, CA Auction records were smashed during an...
Standing Liberty Quarters
The Rise of a Superpower
Standing Liberty quarters were minted from 1916 to 1930, but the design of these coins relates to issues “in the...
Gold Reaching Closer to $2,000
As the week kicks off, gold prices maintain buoyancy in the mid $1900s, with gold tracking around $1,970 per ounce during Monday morning trading....
Q. DAVID BOWERS RETIRES FROM STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES
July 28, 2025 - Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced today the retirement of founder Q. David Bowers, whose leadership, expertise and guidance in the world...
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For the past 50 years or so, one of the most popular series among U.S. numismatists has been the Morgan silver dollar. Struck between 1878 and 1904 (with a final issue in 1921), Morgan dollars have achieved their popularity due to their large size, attractive design, and widespread availability in Mint State grades at relatively low cost (for common dates).
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries presented its highly anticipated November 2024 Showcase Auction, in which incredibly fresh anchor collections saw intense bidding as many rarities set...
