This page serves as a comprehensive index for collectors, investors, and sellers interested in the broad topic of rare coins. It functions as a central hub, directing users to the full spectrum of products and services offered by American Rarities.
By aggregating links to what they buy, the services they offer, and their extensive knowledge center, the company positions itself as a one-stop shop for all numismatic needs. This strategy is designed to capture a wide audience with varying interests, building authority and trust, and ensuring that regardless of a visitor’s specific goal, they are encouraged to engage with the company for a professional transaction.
How to sell rare coins for a fair price: learn what makes a coin rare and valuable, what buyers look for, when grading by PCGS, NGC or ANACS makes sense, how dealers, auctions and online sales compare and what to expect when you sell.
A look at seven of the world’s most valuable coins, why they became trophy pieces, and what to do if a coin like one of them turns up in an estate.
Why one longtime collector chose to sell after 40 years of collecting, and lessons on planning a sale with your family in mind.
How to tell a common 1943 steel cent from the famous 1943 copper cent, one of the rarest U.S. mint errors, and how to check yours with a magnet.
From Golden Age comics and vintage trading cards to classic video games and rare U.S. gold coins, a look at the collectibles in highest demand.
A look at the most expensive coins ever sold, led by the 1933 Saint-Gaudens double eagle, and what makes a coin a record-setter.
How to sell old coins for cash: how to sort and value your coins, avoid common mistakes and choose a buyer you can trust.
Local coin shop or national buyer? How to compare your options and why a national buyer may offer more for your collection.
A real case study of a counterfeit coin in a fake PCGS holder, and how to check a certified coin before you trust the slab.
Is your odd-looking coin a valuable mint error or just damage? How to tell genuine errors from post-mint damage.
Why knowing your coins is the key to a valuable collection, whether you are building one or selling one.
What is a “double stamped” coin worth? How to tell a valuable doubled die or mint error from common mechanical doubling.
A true story from our years as a rare coin dealer, and the lengths we go to when a collection needs an in-person appraisal.
The story of a buried cache of gold coins found in Texas in 2012, and what it took to recover, appraise and sell it.