COLLECTING & INVESTING IN RARE UNITED STATES
GOLD & SILVER COINS
Assembling a historically significant and valuable rare United States gold and silver coin collection is a thrilling and educating journey of American history and a potentially lucrative endeavor.
At Minuteman Rare Coin, we excel at assisting our customers in building historically significant, valuable, and rewarding rare United States gold and silver coin collections that enrich their lives and creates a lasting legacy to be treasured for generations!
These coins are not just mere collectibles; they are tangible historical assets that combine precious metals, historical significance, and rarity.
As such, they are highly coveted and sought after by discerning collectors and savvy investors worldwide.
Navigating the world of rare coin collecting and investing requires a strategic approach.
Resist the temptation of quick profits. Instead, develop a long-term vision and focus on acquiring quality over quantity, selecting the finest coins within your budget.
U.S. rare gold and silver coins offer exceptional long-term growth potential and serve as an ideal choice to preserve, store, and grow your wealth.
At Minuteman Rare Coin, our expertise will empower you to make informed decisions, choose the right coins, and avoid common pitfalls that collectors and investors encounter.
Successful collectors and investors recognize the importance of expert guidance and maintain a long-term perspective when curating a diverse, historically significant, and valuable collection of rare U.S. gold and silver coins.
A well-rounded collection features authenticated and certified coins from various series, types, designs, and eras, focusing on those that are scarce and in high demand.
Coins with low mintages, low survival rates, high numismatic rarity grades, and key dates are among the most valuable and secure additions to any collection.
By following our proven approach, you will minimize risks while maximizing your potential for significant price appreciation and the growth of your collection's value over time.
On this page, we will dive deep into the following topics:
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Bullion vs. Rare Coins
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Choosing a Rare Coin Expert
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Nuts and Bolts of Rare Coin
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Collecting and Investing
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Collecting and Investing by:
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Series
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Typeset
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Mint
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Denomination
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Bonus Tips for Assembling a Rare Coin Collection of a Lifetime!
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BULLION COINS vs. RARE COINS
It's important to recognize the distinction between rare numismatic gold and silver coins and gold and silver bullion coins.
The value of gold and silver bullion coins is directly linked to the current market price of their metal content, which, like stocks and bonds, fluctuates daily.
In contrast, numismatic rare gold and silver coins possess intrinsic value from their metal content, but more importantly, they also carry significant additional value due to their historical importance, scarcity, and rarity.
United States rare gold and silver coins are in a finite, fixed supply.
They are no longer produced, and the coins that have been melted, severely damaged, or lost are gone forever.
Conversely, bullion coins are tangible assets that can be continuously mined and added to the global supply.
For example, an authenticated, graded, and certified rare gold or silver coin in well-preserved Uncirculated Mint State condition, such as a gold $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, commands a much higher premium than its gold bullion equivalent due to its rarity and historical significance.
PARTNERING WITH A RARE COIN EXPERT
Embarking on the journey of assembling a historically significant, valuable, and rewarding collection of rare United States gold and silver coins begins with clearly defining your goals, interests, and budget.
Once you have established these, you can create a foundation for your collection by developing an action plan and strategy regarding the types of coins, series, designs, eras, and sets you wish to pursue.
Discerning collectors and savvy investors in U.S. rare gold and silver coins seek guidance from a rare coin expert, like Minuteman Rare Coin, to help them make acquisition decisions and manage and grow their collections.
Every astute collector and investor collaborates with a rare coin expert, as every remarkable collection ever assembled has had expert guidance behind it.
Our expertise will help you select the "right" coins and avoid the pitfalls collectors and investors encounter.
Over time, a partnership develops between the collector and their rare coin expert.
Trying to rely on multiple "coin dealers" can complicate your search for the right coins and hinder your ability to achieve your goals, often resulting in greater costs and mistakes.
With 30 years of rare coin experience, we assure you that having one U.S. rare gold and silver coin expert with whom you trust and who has your best interests at heart, like Minuteman Rare Coin, is all you need.
NUTS & BOLTS OF COLLECTING & INVESTING
Each coin added to your collection of rare United States gold and silver coins must be authenticated, graded, and certified by one of the three leading Third-Party Grading Services (TPGS).
These companies are Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC), Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), and National Guaranty Corporation (NGC), preferably with a (CAC) green sticker approval.
At Minuteman Rare Coin, we exclusively offer authenticated and certified United States rare gold and silver coins graded and certified by CAC, PCGS, and NGC with CAC approval to our cutomers.
The introduction in 1986 of Third-party grading has significantly reduced collector and investor risks associated with acquiring U.S. rare gold and silver coins.
By assembling a United States rare gold and silver coin collection that consists of certified coins, the value of your collection can easily be determined at the time of liquidation.
A professional rare coin expert has already established its authenticity and grade, backed by a 100% guarantee.
The following are key factors that influence the value of United States rare gold and silver coins:
1.) Grade
2.) Mintage
3.) Survival rates
4.) Demand
5.) Eye-appeal
6.) Investment potential
Acquiring rare coins in higher grades, with low mintages and low survival rates that are consistently in high demand, greatly increases your potential for future financial rewards.
COLLECTING & INVESTING BY SERIES
Collecting and investing in United States rare gold and silver coins as a series can be a challenging and daunting task.
Many series are extensive and have certain dates and mintmarks that are often unavailable or in such limited supply that they rarely appear on the market.
When they do, the competition for them can drive prices up to exorbitant levels, particularly for auctioned coins.
For example, the $1 Liberty Head gold piece and the $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle had long runs with numerous date and mintmark combinations, spanning from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century.
The $1 gold piece was minted from 1849 to 1889, while the $20 Double Eagle was produced from 1850 to 1907. Each featured three distinct design types.
The Morgan Silver Dollar's standard series boasts 96 date and mintmark combinations, while the Seated Liberty Silver Dollar series includes 45 date and mintmark combinations of two distinct types.
Although the Seated Liberty dollar may not seem extensive—there are only 45 issues—many early dates are extremely rare due to low mintages and mass melting, making it all but impossible to complete the series in any condition.
Coins in this series, in lower circulated grades VG (Very Good) to XF (Extremely Fine), can range from $6,000 to $8,000 each, and much higher for the coins minted at the Carson City Mint in Nevada from 1870 to 1873.
INVESTING & COLLECTING BY TYPESET
When investors and collectors face difficulties in assembling and completing individual rare United States gold and silver coin series, mostly due to the lack of availability for certain coins or financial constraints. They turn to completing valuable typesets instead.
The Typeset method of collecting and investing enables collectors and investors to acquire coins from a specific series without being restricted by the series' length or date and mintmark.
Here are some notable and historically significant gold coin typesets:
A gold $5 half eagle typeset that features coins representing five distinct designs and eras.
The half eagle was minted from 1795 to 1929. The goal is to obtain one example (5) of each major design change in the highest certified grade that fits within your budget.
The $1 Gold Liberty Head/Indian Princess "Small and Large Head" was Minted from 1849 to 1889.
This typeset consists of three coins representing three design type modifications.
The $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle minted from 1850 to 1907 is a large series that makes for an exceptional typeset approach.
It consists of 3 coins, each representing a major design change and era.
A well-diversified U.S. rare coin collection must include the Morgan Silver Dollar, minted from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921, and the Seated Liberty Silver Dollar, minted from 1840 to 1873.
Collectors and investors cherish these classic American silver coins for their beauty and historical significance. They offer excellent opportunities for price appreciation and value growth over time.
In addition to building valuable typesets of the Morgan Dollar and Seated Liberty Silver Dollars, we strongly encourage acquiring as many key and semi-key dates as possible from each series.
Minuteman Rare Coin specializes in curating historically significant, valuable, and rewarding collections of rare United States gold and silver coin typesets.
INVESTING & COLLECTING BY MINT
All of the U.S. branch mints boast a rich historical legacy of our nation's journey.
For investors and collectors captivated by the "Wild West" and its legendary status, focusing on assembling valuable mint sets, typesets, and date runs of rare gold and silver coins from the Carson City and San Francisco Mints should be your primary focus.
Pursue your passions! Collecting and investing in rare United States gold and silver coins is thrilling and potentially profitable, but it should also be FUN!
Carson City Morgan Silver Dollars and Carson Gold Coins are iconic, historic, and legendary series, captivating collectors and investors from around the globe.
These coins were minted during the peak years of the "Wild West" in the late 1800s. This legendary era of U.S. history continues to fascinate millions worldwide.
Completing a 13-coin Carson City Morgan Silver Dollar mint set in the highest certified grades within your budget is a challenging, formidable, and valuable accomplishment for its proud owner.
A Carson City mint set offers an exceptional investment opportunity, supported by its historical price performance, for solid growth in value and price appreciation over time.
The charm of Southern history includes acquiring rare gold coins from the Charlotte and Dahlonega branch mints (1838-1861) and gold and silver coins from the New Orleans mint (1838-1861 and 1879-1909), creating a stunning, diverse, and eye-opening collection.
Combining rare gold and silver coins from these three southern branch mints is an excellent addition to any rare coin collection!
INVESTING & COLLECTING BY DENOMINATION
Another strategy involves collecting and investing in historically significant and valuable rare gold and silver coins by denomination.
With gold, aim to concentrate on one or more of the $1, $2.50, $5, $10, or $20 gold coin denominations and acquire as many specimens in the highest certified grades as your budget will allow.
For silver, we suggest focusing on one or more of the seven $1 silver denominations minted between 1794 and 1935, specifically targeting scarce, rare, and key date coins.
The Morgan Silver Dollar, with its 96 date and mintmark combinations, and the Seated Liberty Silver Dollar, with 45 date and mintmark variations, are excellent series to adopt the "acquire as many as possible" strategy.
4 TIPS FOR ASSEMBLING A RARE COIN COLLECTION YOU'LL CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME!
1. Collect and invest in the highest-quality coins within your budget
Always prioritize quality, scarcity, and rarity over quantity.
Every savvy collector and investor seeks to acquire the finest coins they can afford, and Minuteman Rare Coin is here to help you achieve that goal.
2. Patience is key
When assembling a historically significant and valuable rare U.S. gold and silver coin collection, never compromise on the standards of the coins you are seeking, even if you need a specific coin to complete a series or set.
Never settle for less than what you want.
3.) Diversify your collection
Aim to acquire scarce, rare, and key date coins while completing various rare gold and silver series, typesets, date runs, and mint sets from different eras and design changes.
4. Follow your passions
Collecting and investing in United States rare gold and silver coins should be a rewarding, enjoyable, and fun experience!
For instance, if you are fascinated by the legendary "Wild West" era, focus on acquiring the finest gold and silver coins from the Carson City and San Francisco branch mints.
Always remember that the best coins to acquire are certified, collector-grade, investment-quality, rare key-date coins with low mintages and survival rates.
