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2010 Resolution - Start a Certified Type Set!

Posted by Jason Smith at 18 January, 2010, 10:49 am - (4) Comment
Categories: Jason's Blog

Before another year slips by and you kick yourself for not enjoying your passions more, consider starting a certified type set.  With what appears to be a price bottoming in the rare coin market, 2010 looks to be great entry point into the hobby.  Building a type set allows flexibility, personalization and encourages historical education.  It is something that you can start easily, redefine
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Jazz man is first African-American to solo on U.S. circulating coin

Posted by Jason Smith at 25 February, 2009, 9:43 am - (0) Comment
Categories: News

Tuesday, February 24th - U.S. Mint issues new District of Columbia quarter featuring jazz legend Duke Ellington on the reverse.  Read full CNN report

CAC - Gaining Market Momentum

Posted by Jason Smith at 26 January, 2009, 2:55 pm - (3) Comment
Categories: General Topics, Jason's Blog

You have probably noticed coins at shows, auctions, and online that have a CAC label on them. This identifying sticker designates that a coin has met the quality standards set by Certified Acceptance Corporation, an independent group of well-respected professional numismatists. Our experience at David Lawrence Rare Coins so far is that CAC verified coins are continuing to gain popularity and acceptance and are doing well at auction compared to similar coins without CAC verification. CAC services seems… Continued...

Silver Commemoratives - Collecting Value

Posted by Jason Smith at 14 January, 2009, 4:10 pm - (1) Comment
Categories: Jason's Blog, U.S. Coinage

The Silver Commemorative series is a true "collector" series in that most people who are drawn to this group are not coin traders or investors. Commem lovers have a deep appreciation for the historical appeal, detailed artwork, and ease of finding and collecting a majority of the series. With a broad range of popular Americans, famous events, and places, there is a Silver Commem that appeals to almost everyone. This… Continued...

Coin Collecting - A Growing Hobby

Posted by Jason Smith at 8 January, 2009, 11:07 am - (0) Comment
Categories: General Topics, Jason's Blog, Numismatic Blogs

I normally talk to a dozen plus clients/collectors each day and one question that invariably comes up is; "Do you think coin collecting is a growing hobby?".  I have to believe that people ask this because they want reassurance that they are doing the right, or at least, the popular thing.  My answer to this without a doubt is; "Yes".  Now, most people expect that answer from a coin dealer so it is important to elaborate further on… Continued...

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