Sam Shafer Numismatics

Ever wanted to own an original proof set from the 1800's???
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Just yesterday Great Collections auctioned off one of the most unique and impressive collections we have ever seen. This collection was a 100% original, 13 coin, complete, 1888 proof set! While it is not necessarily too lofty an achievement for a blue collar collector to obtain (1) proof copper or nickel coin from 1888, a full set with all silver and gold coins is a breathtaking achievement for even the most advanced budgets. It gets even more incredible when one discovers that the pedigree of the GC set complete set can be traced to a visit to the Philadelphia mint made by John Robert Fletcher, after having won a contract with the mint. Robert Fletcher & Son Ltd was considered one of premier paper manufacturers in the world at the time, having won the top awards at the London and Paris exhibitions in the 1880s, as well as the "highest award" at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876. The Fletcher set returned to England after the visit in 1888 and resided there up until re-discovery last year. This once in a lifetime set achieved CAC approval on all 13 coins and crossed the block for an astonishing $568,125 with the buyers premium!

If you could own a full proof set from any year in US history what year would you choose?

Original 1888 Complete Proof Set Including All Gold Graded by PCGS/CAC Ex. John Robert Fletcher (13 Coins with Vintage Custom Case from Time of Issue) (Item 1344483) - GreatCollections Coin Auctions One of the most extraordinary sets of coins we have had the pleasure to handle. This original proof set is certainly the only remaining set in private hands. In fact, for the whole series, the concept of an original and complete proof set was only a dream, until now. This item comes with the origina...

Rare coins in circulation! Find out what to look for.
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Did you know that the mint did something unprecedented with the quarters issued in 2019 and 2020? Most of these coins circulated during the pandemic when the nation suffered from a change shortage. Only a small % of the population knew what the mint was up to.

In this article I explain how to identify if you have a rare quarter minted in 2019 or 2020.

What is so special about 2019 & 2020 quarters? | Sam Shafer Numismatics | Professional Rare Coin Dealer That 2019 or 2020 quarter you've got just might be worth more than you think! But why? And how do you know? Here's what not everyone knows, and what you can start watching for.

The 68th Annual Florida United Numismatic Show (FUN) in Orlando Florida not only kicks off the new year in coins, it often features some showstopping rarities in the auctions. Here is a selection of the finest NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Company certified coins up for sale this time around, including a ultra rare colonial English silver piece, a matte proof 1922 Peace Dollar and an 1845 $2.50 Quarter Eagle graded PR67 ULTRA CAMEO one of 3 known. Of the other two, only one can be privately owned as the other is housed in the Smithsonian collection.

Heritage Offers One of the Rarest Massachusetts Colonial Coins in Existence, Certified by NGC | NGC Heritage Offers One of the Rarest Massachusetts Colonial Coins in Existence, Certified by NGC Posted on 12/12/2022 The coin is likely to sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars in a January auction that features US rarities. Hundreds of exciting vintage American coins certified by Numismatic Guara...