Coin Collecting Can Be Profitable
Coin collecting is not only a rewarding and enjoyable hobby, but if done properly, coin collecting can be profitable. In this report and the video below, we will share some of the most important things…
What is a Spanish Escudo coin?
A common question we get is “What is a Spanish Escudo coin?” The Escudo was and is Spanish currency. Escudos comes in both gold and silver. Interestingly, the first Escudo gold coins were introduced in 1535/1537. They were issued in…
How much is a Venetian ducat worth?
When someone asks us how much is a Venetian Ducat worth? We always have to ask what condition the coin is in and how old it is. For instance a Venetian Ducat from 1400-1413 in…
The Most Valuable Silver Eagle
The most valuable Silver Eagle is a 1999 PCGS graded MS70 Silver Eagle. It was the first to sell at auction for over $13,000! Certainly, an extraordinary amount for this coin in perfect condition. The…
Byzantine Empire Gold Solidus
The Roman Empire began fragmenting in the 5th century AD. However, as the Western Empire fell in c. 376-476, the Eastern Roman Empire began to thrive. The name Byzantine Empire, or Byzantium became more popular than…
Macedonian Empire Gold Stater
Various regions of ancient Greece utilized Staters as coinage. Importantly, in the beginning most of them were made of silver. However, it was ancient Macedonian Empire that first started using Gold Staters. The best known…
The First Silver Coins ever Struck
This is the first silver coins ever struck! It dates back over 2,500 years to modern-day Turkey. King Croesus of Lydia was the first person to issue a bi-metallic coinage system. In addition, it was meant…
What is the largest ancient gold coin?
Many customers ask us, “What is the largest ancient gold coin?” We tell them, you’ve come to the right place! Only one ancient gold coin struck holds that title. The Gold Octodrachm was by far the…
Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales
Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales are coins that we’ve never seen before. Moreover, certainly not in such high of a grade. These coins were struck by Ferdinand and Isabella. The two who reigned over…
Welcome to our new Rare Coins BLOG
You’ve come to the right place to learn all about rare coins. We want to Welcome to our new Rare Coins Blog. Since 1989 Austin Rare Coins & Bullion has been an industry leader in…