Barber coins were a group of coins minted between 1892 and 1916, designed by United States Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. The coinage consisted of dime, quarter and half dollar silver pieces. In 1891, Mint Director Edward O. Leech ordered a competition in order to find a new look for the […]
One of the Most Iconic Guitars in History – Gibson Les Paul
Posted on October 3rd, 2013 by Goldman Buyer
You have probably heard the name “Les Paul” in one way or another. It is one of the most well-known electric guitar types in the world. The guitar was designed by Gibson Guitar president Ted McCarty in collaboration with Les Paul, a popular jazz guitarist and electronics inventor whom Gibson hired to endorse the new […]
China’s Growing Diamond Market
Posted on October 1st, 2013 by Joe G
China is second in the diamond market to the United States, however it has more than tripled to $22.8 billion over the last five years. The reason? 13 million women get married in the country each year, and they are demanding more diamonds. Gold used to be the jewelry go-to for brides-to-be, but modern consumers […]
Rusty Old Cars Are as Good as New
Posted on September 25th, 2013 by Joe G
Welcome to the “holy grail” for classic car collectors. The Lembrecht Chevrolet Company in Pierce, Nebraska is holding an auction of over 500 classic cars later this month. Among the collection of cars is a 1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car, a 1966 Bel Air sedan, and a 1964 Impala. Many of the cars have fewer […]
Share the Wealth!
Posted on September 17th, 2013 by Joe G
An original 1804 silver dollar sold last month at auction in Rosemont, Illinois for $3,877,500. This group of coins has been named the “King of United States coinage” – a fitting name considering it was meant to serve as a diplomatic gift to foreign royals. The 1804 dollar coins were made on behalf […]