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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1911 $5 INDIAN NGC PROOF 66 RARE BEAUTIFUL COIN

1911 $5 INDIAN NGC PROOF 66 RARE BEAUTIFUL COIN

US $42,500.00

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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.

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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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1911 $5 INDIAN NGC PROOF 66 RARE BEAUTIFUL COIN

1911 $5 INDIAN NGC PROOF 66 RARE BEAUTIFUL COIN

US $42,500.00

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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 $25,719.00

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1834 GEM PROOF Bust Quarter RARE coin w very few known

1834 GEM PROOF Bust Quarter RARE coin w very few known

US $25,000.00

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Audemarrs Piquet rare Gold Coin Watch

Audemarrs Piquet rare Gold Coin Watch

US $20,000.00

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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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VERY VERY RARE GOLD ONE 1 RUBLE RUSSIAN COIN 1756

VERY VERY RARE GOLD ONE 1 RUBLE RUSSIAN COIN 1756

US $15,000.00

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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 $14,996.95

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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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RARE ERROR COIN 1999 10 CENT BULLS EYE PROOF CANADA

RARE ERROR COIN 1999 10 CENT BULLS EYE PROOF CANADA

US $10,000.00

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Rare Coin Op Musical MONOPOL Upright Disk Music Box

Rare Coin Op Musical MONOPOL Upright Disk Music Box

US $9,999.00

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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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RARE Coin Op Musical BRITANNIA Upright Music Box

RARE Coin Op Musical BRITANNIA Upright Music Box

US $7,999.00

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1940 Mike Munves BIKE RACE Coin op Skill Game RARE FUN

1940 Mike Munves BIKE RACE Coin op Skill Game RARE FUN

US $7,995.00

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5 PIECE RARE SET 1854 1907 GOLD LIBERTY COINS NGC MS63

5 PIECE RARE SET 1854 1907 GOLD LIBERTY COINS NGC MS63

US $7,699.00

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1988 PANAMA PROOF Like SPECIMEN Set 3 COINS VERY RARE

1988 PANAMA PROOF Like SPECIMEN Set 3 COINS VERY RARE

US $7,600.00

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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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1995 CHINA MINT GOLD 100 YUAN PROOF PANDA COIN RARE

1995 CHINA MINT GOLD 100 YUAN PROOF PANDA COIN RARE

US $7,030.00

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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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1987 RARE CHINA MINT GOLD 5 OZ PANDA COIN CHINESE

1987 RARE CHINA MINT GOLD 5 OZ PANDA COIN CHINESE

US $6,750.00

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1795 Flowing Hair Dollar PCGS 2 Leaves RARE TYPE COIN

1795 Flowing Hair Dollar PCGS 2 Leaves RARE TYPE COIN

US $6,600.00

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RARE DATE 1904 S $20 LIBERTY GOLD COIN NGC GEM MS65 PQ

RARE DATE 1904 S $20 LIBERTY GOLD COIN NGC GEM MS65 PQ

US $6,475.00

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Cyprus 18 Piastres 1907 Very Rare Silver Coin

Cyprus 18 Piastres 1907 Very Rare Silver Coin

US $6,150.00

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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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1901 S BARBER QUARTERS PCGS G4RARE KEY COIN

1901 S BARBER QUARTERS PCGS G4RARE KEY COIN

US $5,750.00

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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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2008 W 4 Coin Uncirculated Platinum Set T8E Rare

2008 W 4 Coin Uncirculated Platinum Set T8E Rare

US $5,555.00

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1976 ISLE OF MAN MANX PLATINUM PROOF 6 COIN COA RARE

1976 ISLE OF MAN MANX PLATINUM PROOF 6 COIN COA RARE

US $5,201.67

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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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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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2006 4 COIN PLATINUM EAGLE PROOF SET PF70 PR 70 RARE

2006 4 COIN PLATINUM EAGLE PROOF SET PF70 PR 70 RARE

US $4,799.00

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1994 CHINA GOLD UNICORN RARE PROOF 5 COIN SET CHINESE

1994 CHINA GOLD UNICORN RARE PROOF 5 COIN SET CHINESE

US $4,700.00

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2007 4 COIN PLATINUM EAGLE PROOF SET PF70 PR 70 RARE

2007 4 COIN PLATINUM EAGLE PROOF SET PF70 PR 70 RARE

US $4,699.00

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Rare and exceptional ancient coin in 18k pendent NGCcer

Rare and exceptional ancient coin in 18k pendent NGCcer

US $4,600.00

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1993 RARE CHINA MINT 20 OZ SILVER PROOF PEACOCK COIN

1993 RARE CHINA MINT 20 OZ SILVER PROOF PEACOCK COIN

US $4,600.00

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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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1990 RARE CHINA 100 YUAN PLATINUM PANDA COIN CHINESE

1990 RARE CHINA 100 YUAN PLATINUM PANDA COIN CHINESE

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 $4,202.66

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1909 S VDB RARE ONE CENT COIN PCGS MS 65 RB US MINT

1909 S VDB RARE ONE CENT COIN PCGS MS 65 RB US MINT

US $4,200.00

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Rare Corum 1900 $20 Gold Coin Mens Wristwatch Circa 19

Rare Corum 1900 $20 Gold Coin Mens Wristwatch Circa 19

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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1845 O Liberty Gold $10 Coin Very Rare

1845 O Liberty Gold $10 Coin Very Rare

US $3,995.00

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1838 AREQ MINT PERU 8 REALS RARE SILVER COIN NICE

1838 AREQ MINT PERU 8 REALS RARE SILVER COIN NICE

US $3,875.00

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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 IRAN OIL INDUSTRY NATIONALIZATION SHAH Medal Coin

RARE IRAN OIL INDUSTRY NATIONALIZATION SHAH Medal Coin

US $3,750.00

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1928 S 5C PCGS MS65 BUFFALO NICKEL RARE COIN

1928 S 5C PCGS MS65 BUFFALO NICKEL RARE COIN

US $3,700.00

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1916 DOUBLE DIE BUFFALO NICKEL RARE COIN

1916 DOUBLE DIE BUFFALO NICKEL RARE COIN

US $3,600.00

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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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1995 RARE GOLD CHINESE 100Y YEAR OF THE PIG COIN CHINA

1995 RARE GOLD CHINESE 100Y YEAR OF THE PIG COIN CHINA

US $3,400.00

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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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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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2002 GOLDEN JUBILEE 22K GOLD PROOF 4 COIN SET COA RARE

2002 GOLDEN JUBILEE 22K GOLD PROOF 4 COIN SET COA RARE

US $3,302.62

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RARE 1987 China Platinum Panda New York NY WTC Coin NGC

RARE 1987 China Platinum Panda New York NY WTC Coin NGC

US $3,300.00

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1989 RARE CHINESE 100 YUAN PLATINUM PANDA COIN CHINA

1989 RARE CHINESE 100 YUAN PLATINUM PANDA COIN CHINA

US $3,300.00

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1914 S $5 INDIAN GOLD COIN GEM BU VERY RARE DATE

1914 S $5 INDIAN GOLD COIN GEM BU VERY RARE DATE

US $3,200.00

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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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1960 Armour Coins Bud Daley BLACK VERY RARE

1960 Armour Coins Bud Daley BLACK VERY RARE

US $15,000.00

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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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1991 RARE GOLD PIEFORT CHINESE 50 YUAN PANDA COIN CHINA

1991 RARE GOLD PIEFORT CHINESE 50 YUAN PANDA COIN CHINA

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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CHINA 1988 GOLD PANDA NGC PR69 5 coin SET RARE

CHINA 1988 GOLD PANDA NGC PR69 5 coin SET RARE

US $2,999.00

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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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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 $2,998.95

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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 $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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1996 RARE CHINA BIMETALLIC PANDA 3 COIN SET CHINESE

1996 RARE CHINA BIMETALLIC PANDA 3 COIN SET CHINESE

US $2,850.00

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1995 RARE CHINA BIMETALLIC PANDA 3 COIN SET CHINESE

1995 RARE CHINA BIMETALLIC PANDA 3 COIN SET CHINESE

US $2,850.00

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Rare Treasure Coin from the 1622 Shipwreck Atocha

Rare Treasure Coin from the 1622 Shipwreck Atocha

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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A very Rare Lincoln Cent set Only missing 2 coins

A very Rare Lincoln Cent set Only missing 2 coins

US $2,799.00

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STRIKE IT Coin Op Strength Tester Game RARE Skill Cool

STRIKE IT Coin Op Strength Tester Game RARE Skill Cool

US $2,795.00

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1994 RARE PROOF GOLD CHINESE 100Y YEAR OF THE DOG COIN

1994 RARE PROOF GOLD CHINESE 100Y YEAR OF THE DOG COIN

US $2,650.00

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PALESTINE ISRAEL UNITED KINGDOM RARE OLD ALBUM59 COINS

PALESTINE ISRAEL UNITED KINGDOM RARE OLD ALBUM59 COINS

US $2,650.00

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RARE 1987 China Gold Panda New York NY WTC Coin NGC GRD

RARE 1987 China Gold Panda New York NY WTC Coin NGC GRD

US $2,650.00

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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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1988 RARE CHINA PROOF PLATINUM PANDA COIN 68 CHINESE

1988 RARE CHINA PROOF PLATINUM PANDA COIN 68 CHINESE

US $2,600.00

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1993 RARE GOLD CHINESE 100Y YEAR OF THE ROOSTER COIN

1993 RARE GOLD CHINESE 100Y YEAR OF THE ROOSTER COIN

US $2,550.00

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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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1899 Silver 50c Canadian Canada Coin RARE

1899 Silver 50c Canadian Canada Coin RARE

US $2,500.00

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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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1987 CHINA MINT RARE PLATINUM PANDA COIN 100Y CHINESE

1987 CHINA MINT RARE PLATINUM PANDA COIN 100Y CHINESE

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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