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$4 Stella Gold Coin: A Failed Idea that Collectors Loved

$4 Stella Gold Coin: A Failed Idea that Collectors Loved

Posted by Bullion Shark on Jun 1st 2022

$4 Stella Gold CoinIn 1879 and 1880 the U.S. Mint struck $4 gold coin patterns that are known as Stella gold coins that have two design types. To understand why these coins were originally proposed a … read more
Trade Dollars: A Great Success Abroad but Not at Home

Trade Dollars: A Great Success Abroad but Not at Home

May 27th 2022

Trade Dollars HistoryIn the 1850s as a result of the discovery of large gold deposits in Western states and Australia, the price of gold declined due to the ample supply of the yellow metal availabl … read more
SS Republic's Incredible Numismatic Treasures

SS Republic's Incredible Numismatic Treasures

Posted by Bullion Shark on May 20th 2022

SS Republic's Incredible Numismatic TreasuresCoin collectors have long been fascinated by famous shipwrecks of vessels that were carrying lots of valuable coins such as the SS Central America, or th … read more
“Cheerios” Variety Sacagawea Dollars Are Still Out There!

“Cheerios” Variety Sacagawea Dollars Are Still Out There!

Posted by Bullion Shark on May 13th 2022

“Cheerios” Variety Sacagawea DollarsThe U.S. Mint has tried several times in the modern era to produce circulating $1 coins that would circulate widely, especially since they last so much longer than … read more
The Rarest American Platinum Eagles

The Rarest American Platinum Eagles

Posted by Bullion Shark on May 6th 2022

Rare American Platinum EaglesIn 1997 the U.S. Mint launched the American Platinum Eagle program to compete with other world mints that were already issuing platinum coins. Continue reading to lea … read more