Many people have amazing treasures in their possession and don't even know it. Antiques handed down from relatives. Paintings hanging on the walls. A stack of old books in the basement. Some of the most incredible collectible items sit undetected for decades as their owners simply don't consider them having much value. Many times they might not even realize they own them at … [Read more...] about Most Valuable Wheat Pennies
Coins & Currency
A Closer Look at Rare Coin Values
It's challenging to figure out the rare coin market. Have rare coin values been rising or falling? Is the overall demand for rare coins healthy, or is the industry in a slump? Even the wisest coin experts have difficulty summarizing the current state of the market. The size of the collectible coin market is massive. Some reports show an industry that's been sliding for … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at Rare Coin Values
Rare Coin Price Index Extends Decline
The PCGS 3000 Rare Coin Price Index continues to decline and has lost an additional .76% since mid-October. The index for rare coins created by the Professional Coin Grading Service has been tracking the rare coin market since 1970. Over the last three to four years, the Rare Coin Price Index has fallen back to 2003 levels. 1 year price chart of the PCGS 3000 Rare Coin … [Read more...] about Rare Coin Price Index Extends Decline
19 Amazing Treasures Discovered
There are many reasons people search for lost treasure. Some seek fortune and fame; others seek answers to histories unanswered questions. The quest for uncovered treasures continues just as it has for thousands of years. Here are some of my favorite stories behind 19 amazing treasures discovered. The Caesarea Sunken Treasure Divers in the Eastern Mediterranean found … [Read more...] about 19 Amazing Treasures Discovered
Rare Coin Price Index Continues Decline
The PCGS 3000 Index for rare coins continues to decline in July. The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) represents the coin industry as the industry standard in third-party certification. Since 1970 the PCGS has been tracking the performance of the rare coin market with current pricing on over 300,000 collector coins. PCGS3000 Index … [Read more...] about Rare Coin Price Index Continues Decline