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Rare Coins, New Acquisitions - June 2017

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Rare Coins, New Acquisitions - June 2017

We have been buying coins nearly everyday since we first opened in 1959, and as the Nation's top paying dealer we get the opportunity to buy some of the best collections. Here's a preview with links of some highlights, including some 'investment grade' coins we recently added to our inventory (note: * = Investment Grade). Please contact us with any inquiries and be sure to comment below!KEY DATES: 1794 Half Cent VF Detail 1796 Half Dime ‘Likerty’ VF Detail 1799 Silver Dollar XF Detail 1802/0 Half Cent, VF Detail 1871 Proof Shield Nickel, PF 64 *1892 Morgan Dollar, PF61 –...

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Vintage Baseball, New Acquisitions - June 2017

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Vintage Baseball, New Acquisitions - June 2017

It hasn't been easy running a business in a temporary office, but customers keep calling and we keep buying!! So until our new store is ready you can view our newest acquisitions on our website. Please give us a call or email us with any inquiries. Leave a comment below, we love hearing from collectors!! No one pays more! Not any other dealer, not any auction house!  Click here to learn more. TEAM SIGNED BASEBALLS: 1916 Detroit Tigers with TY COBB! 1937 NY Yankees with LOU GEHRIG! 1930 Chicago Cubs with HACK WILSON! 1946 NY Giants with MEL OTT 1948...

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The Start Of A New Beginning

2017 57THSTREET MOVING Store News

The Start Of A New Beginning

 IT'S OFFICIAL, WE'RE MOVING!!   We're saddened to see our home of the last 35 years being demolished, but all good things must come to an end. It's bittersweet of course, since we are building a brand new, state-of-the-art retail shop in NYC's premier shopping district. The new address is 104 East 57th Street. Construction at our new store will be completed in mid-late July. Please give us a call or email to schedule a visit. (212) 869-5350  -  info@brigandicoin.comWe're Always Buying!________________________________________________________________ COMING JULY 2017 104 East 57th Street(Corner of Park Avenue)Located between BLT STEAK and CHASE BANK Are you...

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United States $20 Gold Double Eagle – Golden Potential in a Falling Market

United States $20 Gold Double Eagle – Golden Potential in a Falling Market

Introduced in 1849, the $20 Double Eagle was one of the first gold coins minted by the United States Government. The Double Eagles were issued as regular currency as the market price of gold at that time was set at $20.67 per ounce! (for comparison, a good travel horse in 1850 cost between $10-$25) Following the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, the U.S. Department of the Treasury recalled the entire country’s gold reserve and banned the private possession of the precious metal. This brought the price of gold from $20 an ounce to $35 per ounce, and the $20 Double...

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New Acquisitions - February 2017

2017 New Acquisitions Store News

New Acquisitions - February 2017

As top dollar buyers in NYC, we come across numerous unique items on a daily basis. During the month of February, we were able to obtain some great pieces for our showroom and our website. These recent acquisitions are being processed (authenticated, graded, etc.), but we wanted to give you a preview before they are available for sale in the coming weeks... CHECK IT OUT! 1950 New York Yankees Team Signed Ball - World Series Champs-Joe Dimaggio (sweet-spot) - Yogi Berra- Ed "Whitey" Ford (rookie year signature) Judy Garland Signature Toto's Paw Print 1893 S Morgan Silver Dollar - San Francisco Mint Rare...

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