liberty coins

  1. $20 Liberty Head Gold from the 1890s

    $20 Liberty Head Gold from the 1890s

    An important resource throughout human history has been gold. As the world's economies continue to fluctuate, investing in gold has become an increasingly attractive option. However, the challenge for many investors is figuring out which gold assets are the best value for their money. One option that is often overlooked is the $20 Liberty Head gold coin from the 1890s certified in mint state condition.

    First and foremost, these coins were backed by nearly a full ounce (.9675 oz) of pure gold. As a result, people seeking good value in the gold market will find them to be a particularly appealing option. Minted between 1850 and 1907, $20 Liberties were widely used in both domestic and international commerce. Most importantly, they were a reliable and trusted asset.

    Of course, not all $20

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  2. How to identify a shipwreck coin

    How to identify a shipwreck coin

    Be careful trying to buy coins that are supposed to be from a famous shipwreck. How to identify a shipwreck coin should be left to the experts. It is hard to determine if a coin is a shipwreck coin just by looking at it. How is the average person supposed to know if a coin was hidden in a shipwreck for over a hundreds of years? Even if a coin is actually from a shipwreck it could be in terrible condition and not worth very much. However, those salvaged in good to excellent condition can be worth a lot of money. Especially, if they are a from a rare date and only a few surviving coins actually exist.

    Austin Rare Coins & Bullion is one of the premier shipwreck coin dealers in the United States. They know how to identify a shipwreck coin. In fact, they specialize in high-end shipwreck coins dating back to 1845. Above all, they only deal in shipwreck coins certified and authenticated by NGC

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