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Four Unique Pattern Coins Housed at the Smithsonian
By Blanchard and Company, Inc ......
Among the rare and historic U.S. pattern coins at the Smithsonian are:
A 5 Dollars Pattern (1865)
A...
Collecting Rare Coins: How to Get Started on a Budget
On a tight budget, the world of rare coin collecting can seem daunting, even to seasoned numismatic enthusiasts. This piece from Blanchard and Company...
Top 5 Gold Bullion Coins for Investors
Gold bullion coins are a proven strategy for investors to diversify their portfolios and protect and grow their wealth. For thousands of years, people...
Regulated Gold: A Rare Segment of Early U.S. Coin History
By Blanchard and Company, Inc ......
In early colonial America, it was common to see foreign coins in everyday commerce. Coins from Brazil, Portugal, Spain,...
New York Lion Dollar – First Dollar of the Americas
The Lion Dollar By Blanchard & Company ......
History
It’s the mid-17th century and the Dutch Colony of New Amsterdam, better known today as New York,...
Coin Investing in Ultra Rarities – A Perspective to Consider
Unveiling the Contours of Indulgent Success: Growth and Return on Investment in the New Economy
Coin Investing By Bruce Smith – Blanchard and Company....
What does a...
Five Mint Error Coins Collectors Still Search For Today
When the United States Mint makes mistakes, coin collectors reap the benefits
By Blanchard and Company, Inc ......
Mint misstrikes and error coins are one of...
The 1792 Half Disme: A Tiny Classic Coin Shrouded in Mystery
By Blanchard and Company, Inc ......
In the early days of our young nation, America faced a new challenge—a shortage of small change. After years...
Nova Constellatio Pattern Coins: The Foundation of Our Numismatic Legacy
By Blanchard and Company, Inc ......
In 1783, after eight difficult years, Great Britain declared it would cease hostilities with its American colonies, creating an...
Antietam Half Dollar Commemorates Deadliest One-Day Civil War Battle
By Blanchard and Company, Inc ......
The 1937 Antietam silver commemorative half dollar coin was minted to honor the 75th anniversary of a Civil War...
Five U.S. Hidden Treasures Still Waiting to Be Discovered
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The allure of hidden treasure and sudden riches is strong. The possibility of a huge stash of gold, silver,...
The Trade Dollar for Beginners: Blanchard
By Blanchard and Company, Inc ......
The United States Trade Dollar is an interesting example of how expanding global trade can give rise to new...
Three of the Most Famous American Coin Collections
By Blanchard and Company, Inc. ......
What do Louis Eliasberg, Bob R. Simpson, and Harry W. Bass have in common? They all amassed some of...
Atocha: The Most Valuable Shipwreck Find in History
By Blanchard and Company, Inc .....
The Nuestra Señora de Atocha was one of the most valuable shipwrecks in history. The Spanish galleon was owned...
Three Famous Coin Hoards
By Blanchard & Company ......
For millennia, people have buried and hoarded coins for various reasons.
In ancient times, many coin hoards were buried during wartime....
A Brief History of the U.S. Trade Dollar
By Blanchard & Company ......
In the late 1860s and early '70s, trade between the United States and China was increasing. However, a threat to...
Nova Constellatio: The Story of America’s First Minted Coin
By Blanchard & Company ......
In 1783 the monetary system in the United States was something of a mess.
There was inconsistency among the coinage used...
George Washington: The Early Coins, Tokens & Medals Honoring Our Founding Father
By Blanchard & Company ......
Before there was a nation, before there was a symbol of this young nation — a flag, a constitution, a...
Blanchard: The Beauty and Appeal of Toned Coins
By Douglas LePre – Senior Portfolio Manager, Blanchard and Company, Inc ......
In the many years that I've been in this market, one of my...
Why Collectors Dream of Owning an 1894-S Barber Dime
By Blanchard & Company ......
Barber dimes were minted from 1892 through 1916 and struck at four different mints.
In 1894, however, the San Francisco Mint...