There is ample reason why people refer to a "gift that keeps on giving." In the case of collectors of American coins, one such gift is the Bob R. Simpson Collection. Considered one of the finest troves of US coins ever assembled, Heritage auction sales of specimens from the Simpson collection exceed $116 million, heading
A change in ownership at Gold Hill Coin (www.GoldHillCoin.com) keeps one of San Rafael, California's oldest rare coin and precious metals store in the family. Located at 1537 4th Street in downtown San Rafael, the store has been sold by its long-time owner Clark Smith, Sr. to his son Clark Smith, Jr. "The store opened
There is ample reason why people refer to a "gift that keeps on giving." In the case of collectors of American coins, one such gift is the Bob R. Simpson Collection. Considered one of the finest troves of US coins ever assembled, Heritage auction sales of specimens from the Simpson collection exceed $116 million, heading
A previously unreported, nearly complete date set of 19th-century United States $1 denomination gold coins assembled by legendary Philadelphia dealer Henry Chapman has been revealed by Matador Rare Coins (www.MatadorRareCoins.com) in New York City. Stored until recently in a Philadelphia bank vault and safe deposit boxes for more than a century, the formerly hidden collection
A rare banknote from the First National Bank of Eureka, California is set for auction by GreatCollections on Sunday, Feb. 25. This banknote, bearing the serial number one, was released in 1902 and is among just three in existence. Recently, the note was graded for the first time by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)