Rare Coins

2009 Canadian Gold Kilo Olympic $2500 Coin SUPER RARE

2009 Canadian Gold Kilo Olympic $2500 Coin SUPER RARE

US $51,950.00

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RARE 25 OUNCE GOLD ANGEL COIN ONLY 250 MINTED RARE

RARE 25 OUNCE GOLD ANGEL COIN ONLY 250 MINTED RARE

US $29,850.00

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Coins and Paper Money -> Ancient Coins -> Persian, Indian, Asian

Rare CoinsThere is something very special about rare coins. No matter where in the world they came from, they usually have a very rich history and collectors will search to the ends of the earth to find that special rare coin that will complete their collection. Many of these coins will go at a premium price at auction, worth far more than they ever were when they were in circulation. Let’s look at a few of the different types of rare coins.

First up, you have rare coins from ancient civilizations. Whether it was an early coin from Mesopotamia, a Grecian coin or a Roman coin, these are usually the most valuable. However, they are also the ones that may be copied. If you see a lot of coins and the seller claims that they are all authentic, but the price seems too low, you may want to rethink your purchase. Truly ancient rare coins are typically very expensive. It is all too easy nowadays to replicate these coins and mass produce them.

Next, look for coins that are oddly shaped or made from rare materials. This shows that they were handmade and are typically older in origin. These are not very easy to find, but Greek coins are the perfect example of this. These rare coins were handmade and will frequently be just a little off of perfect. Some may even include the maker’s signature or mark, and these are very valuable indeed.

Other rare coins that are fun to collect coincide with specific eras in history. For example, many collectors look for coins produced during the French Revolution. This was the time period when the first Marianne’s were made, and they are incredibly collectible. Other examples would include confederate coins, from the US civil war, or coins that were produced by governments that are now extinct.

Whenever you are shopping for rare coins, it also pays to look for any errors that may be present. These are usually incredibly valuable, and although they are hard to find, it is very special when you do come across one. Examples of error coins include coins that are missing something from a design, or ones that may have blatant errors. Examining coins for these flaws is always interesting.

The rare coins that are the most valuable are usually the ones where only a few are left. Using the Morgan Silver dollar as an example, there is one variety where only a handful are accounted for. This gives collectors a challenge and the ability to experience the thrill of the hunt as they try to uncover that incredibly rare coin.

If you have not yet begun collecting rare coins, it’s a good idea to start thinking about which era or type of coin you might be interested in. For example, many collectors start off by picking the year they were born, or the coin that commemorates an event that is special to them. Once you get started with rare coin collecting, you’ll see just how exciting this hobby can be.

Originally posted 2008-08-29 05:00:33. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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2009 Canadian Gold Kilo Olympic $2500 Coin SUPER RARE

2009 Canadian Gold Kilo Olympic $2500 Coin SUPER RARE

US $51,950.00

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RARE 25 OUNCE GOLD ANGEL COIN ONLY 250 MINTED RARE

RARE 25 OUNCE GOLD ANGEL COIN ONLY 250 MINTED RARE

US $29,850.00

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Audemarrs Piquet rare Gold Coin Watch

Audemarrs Piquet rare Gold Coin Watch

US $25,000.00

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20 2009 1 oz American Buffalo $50 GOLD COINS Rare

20 2009 1 oz American Buffalo $50 GOLD COINS Rare

US $24,229.00

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1801 $10 TURBAN HEAD GOLD COIN PCGS CERTIFIED RARE

1801 $10 TURBAN HEAD GOLD COIN PCGS CERTIFIED RARE

US $19,500.00

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LL 1912 YSK $1 Rare LGIORGI Silver coin

LL 1912 YSK $1 Rare LGIORGI Silver coin

US $19,000.00

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PERSIAN STAMP COIN ENAMEL 22KT SHAHS CROWNING RARE

PERSIAN STAMP COIN ENAMEL 22KT SHAHS CROWNING RARE

US $18,000.00

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1804 BUST QUARTER EXTREMELY RARE A MUST HAVE COIN

1804 BUST QUARTER EXTREMELY RARE A MUST HAVE COIN

US $15,750.00

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1987 RARE CHINA MINT GOLD 12 OZ PANDA COIN CHINESE

1987 RARE CHINA MINT GOLD 12 OZ PANDA COIN CHINESE

US $14,775.00

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RARE 12 OUNCE SWISS UNCE GOLD COIN 12 OUNCES OF GOLD

RARE 12 OUNCE SWISS UNCE GOLD COIN 12 OUNCES OF GOLD

US $14,195.00

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2009 10 OZ GOLD COIN 9999 AUSTRALIA YEAR OF THE OX RARE

2009 10 OZ GOLD COIN 9999 AUSTRALIA YEAR OF THE OX RARE

US $13,996.95

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MAXIMINUS II ROMAN RARE GOLD EF AUREUS COIN NGC VILMAR

MAXIMINUS II ROMAN RARE GOLD EF AUREUS COIN NGC VILMAR

US $12,500.00

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1911 D $250 Eagle Indian Head Gold Coin MS61 RARE

1911 D $250 Eagle Indian Head Gold Coin MS61 RARE

US $11,500.00

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Cyprus 18 Piastres 1907 Very Rare Silver Coin

Cyprus 18 Piastres 1907 Very Rare Silver Coin

US $10,000.00

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RARE 1888 P S$1 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR COIN NGC GEM MS67

RARE 1888 P S$1 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR COIN NGC GEM MS67

US $9,750.00

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RARE 1896 P MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR COIN NGC PF66 CAMEO

RARE 1896 P MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR COIN NGC PF66 CAMEO

US $9,450.00

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Rare Audemars Piguet 100 French Francs Gold Coin watch

Rare Audemars Piguet 100 French Francs Gold Coin watch

US $9,000.00

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GOLD RUSSIA 1835 5 ROUBLES RARE RUSSIAN GOLD COIN

GOLD RUSSIA 1835 5 ROUBLES RARE RUSSIAN GOLD COIN

US $8,900.00

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Official rare set of 8 Vatican gold coins lira COA

Official rare set of 8 Vatican gold coins lira COA

US $8,200.00

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1884 S Rare Key Date Morgan Silver Dollar Coin

1884 S Rare Key Date Morgan Silver Dollar Coin

US $7,895.00

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1850 liberty type 1 $20 au58 EXTREMELY RARE COIN

1850 liberty type 1 $20 au58 EXTREMELY RARE COIN

US $8,500.00

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1916 D AU MERCURY DIME VERY RARE GREAT COIN 1631

1916 D AU MERCURY DIME VERY RARE GREAT COIN 1631

US $7,100.00

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Very Rare Solid Gold Michael Jordan Coin 999

Very Rare Solid Gold Michael Jordan Coin 999

US $7,000.00

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1899 $250 PROOF GOLD COIN PCGS GENUINE GRADED RARE

1899 $250 PROOF GOLD COIN PCGS GENUINE GRADED RARE

US $6,999.99

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1995 CHINA MINT GOLD 100 YUAN PROOF PANDA COIN RARE

1995 CHINA MINT GOLD 100 YUAN PROOF PANDA COIN RARE

US $6,950.00

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1274 Coin Lot Rare Error Silver 1942 1 1916d Free Ship

1274 Coin Lot Rare Error Silver 1942 1 1916d Free Ship

US $6,850.00

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Haiti Proof Set 1981 w 4 Gold 3 Silver coins RARE

Haiti Proof Set 1981 w 4 Gold 3 Silver coins RARE

US $6,544.11

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1987 RARE CHINA MINT GOLD 5 OZ PANDA COIN CHINESE

1987 RARE CHINA MINT GOLD 5 OZ PANDA COIN CHINESE

US $6,500.00

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Elizabeth Locke RARE Ancient Roman Coin Bracelet NEW

Elizabeth Locke RARE Ancient Roman Coin Bracelet NEW

US $6,489.00

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VERY RARE 1911 S $20 SAINT GAUDENS GOLD COIN MS65 PCGS

VERY RARE 1911 S $20 SAINT GAUDENS GOLD COIN MS65 PCGS

US $5,999.00

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2005 W PCGS PR69DCAM 4 coins set $10 $25 $50 $100 Rare

2005 W PCGS PR69DCAM 4 coins set $10 $25 $50 $100 Rare

US $5,650.00

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Rare 2006 Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 3 Coin Gold Set

Rare 2006 Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 3 Coin Gold Set

US $5,500.00

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1993 PEACOCK 3 COIN SET WITH BOX COAs RARE

1993 PEACOCK 3 COIN SET WITH BOX COAs RARE

US $5,475.00

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1893 CC Rare Key Date Morgan Silver Dollar Coin

1893 CC Rare Key Date Morgan Silver Dollar Coin

US $5,345.00

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RARE 1884 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR COIN GEMMY MS67 PCGS

RARE 1884 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR COIN GEMMY MS67 PCGS

US $5,279.00

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Gold Coin 24kt 9999 Mother Teresa edition RARE

Gold Coin 24kt 9999 Mother Teresa edition RARE

US $4,999.99

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MANS CORUM $20 GOLD COIN WATCH ST GAUDENS RARE

MANS CORUM $20 GOLD COIN WATCH ST GAUDENS RARE

US $4,999.00

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2003 4 COIN PLATINUM EAGLE PROOF SET PF70 PR 70 RARE

2003 4 COIN PLATINUM EAGLE PROOF SET PF70 PR 70 RARE

US $4,999.00

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RARE 1899 $5 GOLD LIBERTY COIN NGC GRADED MS65 CAC

RARE 1899 $5 GOLD LIBERTY COIN NGC GRADED MS65 CAC

US $4,999.00

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1912 S Rare Key Date $5 Gold Half Eagle Indian Coin

1912 S Rare Key Date $5 Gold Half Eagle Indian Coin

US $4,675.00

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RARE Buche Girod HIDDEN $20 Coin Watch

RARE Buche Girod HIDDEN $20 Coin Watch

US $4,675.00

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RARE ROBERTO COIN 18K GOLD DOUBLE STRAND NECKLACE

RARE ROBERTO COIN 18K GOLD DOUBLE STRAND NECKLACE

US $4,300.00

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RARE Newfoundland Gold 2 Dollars Coin ICCS MS 63 1885

RARE Newfoundland Gold 2 Dollars Coin ICCS MS 63 1885

US $4,209.93

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1916 D EF MERCURY DIME VERY RARE GREAT COIN 1632

1916 D EF MERCURY DIME VERY RARE GREAT COIN 1632

US $4,100.00

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1855 T2 $1 Gold Coin CH BU Very Rare

1855 T2 $1 Gold Coin CH BU Very Rare

US $4,000.00

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GOLD RUSSIA 1862 5 ROUBLES RARE QUALITY RUSSIAN COIN

GOLD RUSSIA 1862 5 ROUBLES RARE QUALITY RUSSIAN COIN

US $3,995.00

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1854 $1 GOLD TYPE 2 NGC MS62 ONE DOLLAR COIN MS 62 RARE

1854 $1 GOLD TYPE 2 NGC MS62 ONE DOLLAR COIN MS 62 RARE

US $3,874.00

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Rare 1877 MS 62 PCGS Liberty Double Eagle $20 Gold Coin

Rare 1877 MS 62 PCGS Liberty Double Eagle $20 Gold Coin

US $3,749.99

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1998 W PCGS PR70 $50 Gold Coin Sealed Rare Collector

1998 W PCGS PR70 $50 Gold Coin Sealed Rare Collector

US $3,650.00

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1916 DOUBLE DIE BUFFALO NICKEL RARE COIN

1916 DOUBLE DIE BUFFALO NICKEL RARE COIN

US $3,500.00

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RARE EARLY AMERICAN COIN SILVER TEA SET BOYCE AND JONES

RARE EARLY AMERICAN COIN SILVER TEA SET BOYCE AND JONES

US $3,500.00

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GREEK AETOLIAN LEAGUE RARE TETRADRACHM COIN VILMAR

GREEK AETOLIAN LEAGUE RARE TETRADRACHM COIN VILMAR

US $3,500.00

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Rare Piaget in a $ 20 coin of 1899 in solid gold 35mm

Rare Piaget in a $ 20 coin of 1899 in solid gold 35mm

US $3,500.00

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ORIGINAL ATOCHA COIN NECKLACE w RARE ATOCHA EMERALD

ORIGINAL ATOCHA COIN NECKLACE w RARE ATOCHA EMERALD

US $3,450.00

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1870 CC Seated Liberty 50c ANACS Graded VG8 Rare Coin

1870 CC Seated Liberty 50c ANACS Graded VG8 Rare Coin

US $3,400.00

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RARE 1987 China Platinum Panda NY WTC Coin NGC Graded

RARE 1987 China Platinum Panda NY WTC Coin NGC Graded

US $3,395.00

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1930 Buddah Fortune Teller Coin op Penny Arcade RARE

1930 Buddah Fortune Teller Coin op Penny Arcade RARE

US $3,395.00

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1990 50 GOLD EAGLE NGC MS70 MINT STATE MS 70 RARE COIN

1990 50 GOLD EAGLE NGC MS70 MINT STATE MS 70 RARE COIN

US $3,395.00

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1914 GOLD QUARTER EAGLE RARE GOLD COIN AMAZING COND

1914 GOLD QUARTER EAGLE RARE GOLD COIN AMAZING COND

US $3,200.00

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CHINA 1988 GOLD PANDA NGC PR69 5 coin SET RARE

CHINA 1988 GOLD PANDA NGC PR69 5 coin SET RARE

US $3,099.00

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1894 MORGAN DOLLAR GEM BU HIGHGRADE RARE COIN 1

1894 MORGAN DOLLAR GEM BU HIGHGRADE RARE COIN 1

US $3,087.49

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Very Rare 1885 Morgan Silver Dollar error coin

Very Rare 1885 Morgan Silver Dollar error coin

US $3,000.00

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1990 Gold Bullion American Eagle Proof 4 Coin Set RARE

1990 Gold Bullion American Eagle Proof 4 Coin Set RARE

US $3,000.00

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UNDATED 20p COIN VERY RARE ROYAL MINT ERROR COLLECTABLE

UNDATED 20p COIN VERY RARE ROYAL MINT ERROR COLLECTABLE

US $3,000.00

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1882 O S Morgan $1 Strong PCGS MS64 Rare Coin

1882 O S Morgan $1 Strong PCGS MS64 Rare Coin

US $3,000.00

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RARE 1987 China Gold Panda New York WTC Coin NGC Graded

RARE 1987 China Gold Panda New York WTC Coin NGC Graded

US $2,999.95

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1921 1935 PEACE SILVER DOLLAR SET MS BU US COINS RARE

1921 1935 PEACE SILVER DOLLAR SET MS BU US COINS RARE

US $2,999.00

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1996 RARE South Africa Gold 4 Coin Krugerrand Proof Set

1996 RARE South Africa Gold 4 Coin Krugerrand Proof Set

US $2,900.00

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RARE 1893 S MORGAN PCGS G06 NICE COIN 1893S

RARE 1893 S MORGAN PCGS G06 NICE COIN 1893S

US $2,899.99

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2009 2 OZ GOLD COIN 9999 AUSTRALIA YEAR OF THE OX RARE

2009 2 OZ GOLD COIN 9999 AUSTRALIA YEAR OF THE OX RARE

US $2,898.95

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1990 American Eagle GOLD BULLION Proof 4 Coin Set RARE

1990 American Eagle GOLD BULLION Proof 4 Coin Set RARE

US $2,800.00

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1806 Draped Bust Half DollarPOINTED 6 NO STEM RARE COIN

1806 Draped Bust Half DollarPOINTED 6 NO STEM RARE COIN

US $2,800.00

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GOLD 1910 10 RUSSIA RUSSIANROUBLES VERY RARE COIN

GOLD 1910 10 RUSSIA RUSSIANROUBLES VERY RARE COIN

US $2,745.00

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1859 $100 RND CALIFORNIA GOLD COIN EXTREMELY RARE

1859 $100 RND CALIFORNIA GOLD COIN EXTREMELY RARE

US $2,699.00

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1988 CHINA GOLD RARE 1 OZ AU BASEL WEEK PANDA COIN 68

1988 CHINA GOLD RARE 1 OZ AU BASEL WEEK PANDA COIN 68

US $2,650.00

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RARE ALASKA BINGLE SET FED EMERG COINAGE NGC8 COINS

RARE ALASKA BINGLE SET FED EMERG COINAGE NGC8 COINS

US $2,650.00

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1910 Xuantong years Rare 1 unary Silver coin

1910 Xuantong years Rare 1 unary Silver coin

US $2,630.00

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1995 RARE CHINA BIMETALLIC PANDA 3 COIN SET CHINESE

1995 RARE CHINA BIMETALLIC PANDA 3 COIN SET CHINESE

US $2,600.00

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1996 RARE CHINA BIMETALLIC PANDA 3 COIN SET CHINESE

1996 RARE CHINA BIMETALLIC PANDA 3 COIN SET CHINESE

US $2,600.00

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2000 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 5 COIN SILVER PROOF SET RARE

2000 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 5 COIN SILVER PROOF SET RARE

US $2,750.00

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1922 NO D LINCOLN PENNY ANACS VF 25 RARE COIN 1618

1922 NO D LINCOLN PENNY ANACS VF 25 RARE COIN 1618

US $2,500.00

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RARE 1891 US SILVER DOLLAR PLUS OTHER COINS

RARE 1891 US SILVER DOLLAR PLUS OTHER COINS

US $2,500.00

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1995 MS 70 American Silver Eagle Coin RARE NGC

1995 MS 70 American Silver Eagle Coin RARE NGC

US $2,500.00

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1913 S $1000 Eagle Indian Head gold coin Rare Date

1913 S $1000 Eagle Indian Head gold coin Rare Date

US $2,500.00

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1899 Silver 50c Canadian Canada Coin RARE

1899 Silver 50c Canadian Canada Coin RARE

US $2,500.00

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Yankees Stadium 1 Troy OZ Pure Gold Coin 7 85 1 1 RARE

Yankees Stadium 1 Troy OZ Pure Gold Coin 7 85 1 1 RARE

US $2,499.99

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RARE 1911 S $20 SAINT GAUDENS GOLD COIN GRADE MS64 PCGS

RARE 1911 S $20 SAINT GAUDENS GOLD COIN GRADE MS64 PCGS

US $2,499.00

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1858 INDIAN HEAD CENT PCGS PR58 RARE PATTERN COIN

1858 INDIAN HEAD CENT PCGS PR58 RARE PATTERN COIN

US $2,495.00

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2000 CHINA RARE PROOF GOLD SCALLOP DRAGON COIN 69

2000 CHINA RARE PROOF GOLD SCALLOP DRAGON COIN 69

US $2,400.00

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Japan Gold Coin 1897 5 Yen Gem BU RARE

Japan Gold Coin 1897 5 Yen Gem BU RARE

US $2,375.00

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