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Did the Emancipation Proclamation free any slaves?

Did the Emancipation Proclamation free any slaves?

Rare US Coins, US Bronze Medal | January 25, 2021
Are you curious? Did the Emancipation Proclamation free any slaves? The correct answer would be that it “did not free all slaves in the United States. Rather, it declared free only those slaves living in states not under Union control.” This beauty…
What Ancient Roman coins were made of silver?

What Ancient Roman coins were made of silver?

Ancient Coins, Rare Silver Coins | January 25, 2021
What Ancient Roman coins were made of silver is a question we frequently get. This NGC Certified Roman coin minted by Emperor Otho for instance, is a great example, and it is a beautiful coin.…
Important Metals Market Update

Important Metals Market Update

Metals Market Update | January 18, 2021
January 18th, 2021 We are posting this Important Metals Market Update to keep you in the loop. Gold and silver bullion we handle are taking longer and longer to acquire. In addition, there is not…
What Persian Darics were used for.

What Persian Darics were used for.

Ancient Coins, Rare Gold Coins | January 18, 2021
An ancient Persian GoldĀ DaricĀ is a high-purity gold piece and weighs approximately 8.4 grams. This weight is based on an ancient weight standard. The Daric was also referred to as a Babylonian shekel. It was called…
Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales

Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales

Rare Silver Coins, Rare World Coins | January 18, 2021
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…
Are Roman coins worth anything?

Are Roman coins worth anything?

Ancient Coins, Rare Gold Coins | January 11, 2021
When it comes to ancient Roman coins investors always ask, are Roman coins worth anything? Well today, that depends on quality, rarity, and other important factors. For example, eye appeal, artistic merit, historical significance, and…
Ancient Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus

Ancient Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus

Ancient Coins, Electrum Coins | January 11, 2021
The first coins ever made were of a substance called electrum. Ancient Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus could be found occurring naturally along riversides in ancient times. Importantly, electrum contained gold and silver, with trace amounts of copper and other metals. It…
Welcome to our new Rare Coins BLOG

Welcome to our new Rare Coins BLOG

Ancient Coins, Electrum Coins, Rare Gold Coins, Rare Silver Coins, Rare US Coins, Rare World Coins, Shipwreck Coins | January 8, 2021
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…
Carson City Morgan Dollars

Carson City Morgan Dollars

Rare Silver Coins, Rare US Coins | July 18, 2018
It would be hard to argue that any coin embodies the history and allure of the American Wild West more than Morgan Silver Dollars. Carson City was just a fledgling town with only a few…
Gold Coins from the 1857 Ship of Gold

Gold Coins from the 1857 Ship of Gold

Rare Gold Coins, Rare US Coins, Shipwreck Coins | April 12, 2018
The SS Central America was also known as the “Ship of Gold.” It operated during the 1850’s transporting freshly mined gold from the California Gold Rush to New York. She did this twice a month…
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