Jason’s Blog

David Lawrence Rare Coins will be heading up to Boston, Massachusetts this week for the ANA’s Annual World’s Fair of Money. It promises to be an exciting show as it is truly the most important numismatic even of the year. We at DLRC are excited to be able to spend a week and a half in Boston this year as it is one of our favorite cities. There has not… Continued...

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...

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...

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...