Hero Banner Blog Image

Our Blog

Expert insights from LCR Coin on rare coins and bullion.

Why Are MS70 And PR70 Coins So Special?
We sell a lot of coins that are offered on our site, lcrcoin.com as well as other popular platforms. One question we hear often is why is one coin graded a 70 and another not? We hear this in relat...
Read Article
Collecting Rare Coins Can Be Fun And Rewarding
Collecting coins can be fun and rewarding. One impression some may have that is incorrect is it is an expensive hobby. It is not. Buying rare coins online from lcrcoin.com offers many inexpensive e...
Read Article
The 1895 Morgan Dollar, King of Morgans
We had a customer purchase one of the finest examples of this coin this week, an 1895 Morgan Silver Dollar in PCGS PR66DCAM, one of 6 known. As an investment why was this a sound bet?According to U...
Read Article
The American Silver Eagle and the Canadian Silver Maple are Coins of Many Firsts
Every now and again we see a coin launch that from the beginning is very special. The first and obvious indication is seeing these two coins for the first time together. These two coins in these tw...
Read Article
U.S. Mint Is Stretching The Boundaries Of Coin Production
Looking back at what the U.S. Mint has accomplished this year it is a banner year for coin minting technology. The 2019 releases have all happened under the newest U.S. Mint Director David J. Ryder...
Read Article
Big Announcement From The United States Mint
The United States Mint has announced new reverse designs will be coming to the popular American Silver Eagle coin in 2021. The other side to this story is 2020 represents the last ever John Mercant...
Read Article
Why is the 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent such a sought after coin?
Did you know the VDB on the penny in question are the initials of the engraver who created the Lincoln Cent at the direction of Theodore Roosevelt and his name was Victor David Brenner, VDB? The 19...
Read Article
No image
One of the most popular coins we sell year after year is the Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle. Let’s look at a brief history of this coin, most consider the most beautiful coin produced by the Unite...
Read Article
Buy Rare Coins Online at LCRCoin.com
Do you buy rare coins online? Look no further. LCRCoin has around 1500 rare coins to choose from on our website at all times. Our inventory is second to none. Our prices are hard to beat! Rare coin...
Read Article
The Fed Is Heading Back To Zero
As yields flash recession warnings, global economic slowdowns Deepen, equity markets are on the verge of historic corrections and it seems the Fed is headed back to 0% where do you park your assets...
Read Article
Rare Coins for Sale
Our large selection of rare coins provides you an all-in-one solution when shopping for that perfect rare coin online. Morgan Dollars, Certified Eagles and Certified Proof Eagles are in stock in o...
Read Article
Rare Coin Dealer
Our rare coins are graded by industry professionals (NGC and PCGS) and your purchase comes with our quality guarantee. What you see is what you get. Visit the individual product page and use our en...
Read Article
Buy Rare Coins
We specialize in hard to find and rare classic US coins. LCR Coins sells certified rare coins graded by NGC and PCGS. We have been in business for over 30 years with billions of dollars worth of c...
Read Article
Timeline of the history of the San Francisco Mint
In 1849 the California Gold Rush begins. Initially, the gold is shipped across the Country to the Philadelphia Mint to produce coins, a long and dangerous journey. In 1852 Congress approves a Cali...
Read Article
What Do JP Morgan And John Mercanti Have In Common?
Tangible Assets, Gold, Silver and Rare Coins and Modern Certified Investment Bullion Coins. In this Trader’s opinion any responsible portfolio would have some of all three groups above. A tradition...
Read Article
Nothing Makes Sense
In a surprise move the Fed cut interest rates a full .50 point this morning in an effort to stimulate us past the Coronavirus slowdown. Stocks initially rose and gold surged but now stocks are in n...
Read Article