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Death of the Coin Show?

Death of the Coin Show?

We read on a regular basis that traditional coin shows are dying a slow death due to the presence of the Internet, live auctions, and dealers that service their customers. While there is some truth to the fact that your selection is far more limited than when you’re in

Coins We Love - May 26

Summer has finally arrived in Virginia Beach and while the weather is turning, we are no less enthusiastic about the coin market. The fabulous Pogue collection auction concluded on Tuesday night with the two largest coins not selling due to aggressive reserves and, as some have said, seller’s remorse.

Coins We Love - May 19

Coins We Love - May 19

The coin market is a funny thing. Coin dealers are certainly an interesting bunch and tend to have proclivities that focus around eating and travel. This week’s activities at the PCGS Invitational Show in New Orleans involved both. While in recent months we have become accustomed to the large

Coins We Love - Special Layaway Edition Volume 2

Coins We Love - Special Layaway Edition Volume 2

Last week I alluded to our busy season here at DLRC. While this was supposed to be the calm before the storm, the exact opposite occurred. Packages started arriving left and right, a really cool Morgan Dollar consignment was finally ready for offering (see the Twin Cities Collection here!) and

Coins We Love - Special Layaway Edition

Coins We Love - Special Layaway Edition

Last week’s CWL came to you from about 35,000 feet up as the clock struck midnight on our return from the Central States Numismatic Society Coin Show. This week is not as glamorous since we’ve been in the office playing catch-up with the coins that have been

Coins We Love - April 28th Edition

Coins We Love - April 28th Edition

This week’s CWL was brought to you from the Central States Numismatic Society hotel, where we’ve been scouring other dealer inventories for new jewels for the DLRC website, auction, and CWL newsletter. Ironically, we never made it to the bourse floor on the dealer set-up day as we

Coins We Love - April 14 / Baseball Edition

Coins We Love - April 14 / Baseball Edition

This week the DLRC team was able to attend a day game of our local AAA baseball affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, the Norfolk Tides. While company outings aren’t something we're able to do frequently, it was an enjoyable time to get to know those we spend

Coins We Love - April 7th Edition

Coins We Love - April 7th Edition

The Baltimore Whitman Expo has always been one of our favorite shows. The location, management, and business-focus of the show are top-notch and we enjoy attending, meeting our old friends, and making new ones. This particular show was one of the busiest from start to finish that we’ve ever

Coins We Love - April 7th Edition

Coins We Love - April 7th Edition

The Baltimore Whitman Expo has always been one of our favorite shows. The location, management, and business-focus of the show are top-notch and we enjoy attending, meeting our old friends, and making new ones. This particular show was one of the busiest from start to finish that we’ve ever

New Sunday Internet Auction #903 Live

New Sunday Internet Auction #903 Live

Our Sunday Internet Auction #903 [https://blog.davidlawrence.com/en-us/auctions/auction-532563/] is now live with a great selection of 300 fresh, new coins. Some of the more interesting highlights include: * Lot #4091: 1913 5c PCGS Proof 67 (Type 1) [https://blog.davidlawrence.com/rare-coin/937396/1913-5c-pcgs-proof-67-type-1-buffalo-nickels-proof/] * Lot #4099: 1897-S

DLRC Acquires Historic 1794 Silver Dollar

DLRC Acquires Historic 1794 Silver Dollar

DLRC Acquires 1794 Dollar Graded NGC/CAC AU58 One of America’s First Silver Dollars Virginia Beach, VA: David Lawrence Rare Coins has acquired one of the top condition census examples of America’s first silver dollar. Graded by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America (NGC) as an Almost Uncirculated 58

Report from the Road: DLRC and the D. Brent Pogue Collection

Report from the Road: DLRC and the D. Brent Pogue Collection

This past Tuesday, February 9th, I found myself starring in a modern version of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. While the numismatic universe was converging in New York City for the 3rd session of the fabulous Pogue Collection, being held by Stack’s-Bowers and Sotheby’s on the Upper East Side,

DLRC Press Release Jan. 1, 2016

DLRC Press Release Jan. 1, 2016

DLRC Press Release January 1, 2016 John Brush to Take Over President Role at David Lawrence Rare Coins Virginia Beach, VA There is a new leader at David Lawrence Rare Coins. Long-time employee and former Vice President, John Brush, has assumed leadership responsibilities for DLRC, under the title of President.

Finding the Right Coins Made Easy

Finding the Right Coins Made Easy

For many collectors, a large portion of the fun of collecting is the thrill of the hunt. Finding just the right coin gives collectors a sense of accomplishment and victory! We know how important it is not to miss out on something that would make that perfect fit and have

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Collecting Classic Commemoratives

Collecting Classic Commemoratives

What is a Commemorative Coin? “In general, a commemorative coin is one which was produced with the primary intention of creating special souvenir to be sold at a premium above face value to commemorate an anniversary, special occasion, or other event.”- Q. David Bowers. Why Collect Classic Commems? If