Have you ever heard of a “guitarlin?” It was created in 1958 by Danelectro Guitars, built to cover the typical electric guitar register along with the higher range of a mandolin. It was such a radical instrument at the time, and because it didn’t sell well, only about 200 were made between 1958 and 1968. […]
James Bond Car to Sell at Auction
Posted on August 27th, 2013 by Joe G
A Long Island man was pleasantly surprised when he bought a storage locker in a blind auction in 1989. Among the junk was an old Lotus Espirit car that appeared to be in rough shape – at first unrecognized by the man. While pulling it home behind his truck, other drivers on the road informed […]
Rare $4 Stella Experimental Coins
Posted on August 21st, 2013 by Joe G
Stella coins, the experimental $4 gold pieces minted in 1879 and 1880, have long been among the most coveted coins ever minted in the United States. Prominent collectors owned Stella coins, dating back to the early 1900s, including Virgil Brand, Will W. Neil, and Josiah K. Lilly. What makes the coin most intriguing is its […]
Your “Trash” May be a Treasure…
Posted on August 21st, 2013 by Joe G
It sounds like a made-up legend or the plot of a movie: A crew cleaning up a Nevada man’s home after his death came across a buried treasure. A fortune of rare coins were found packed in ammunition boxes in the man’s garage. Included in the collection were 880 $20 gold Saint Gaudens gold pieces […]
Why Only Dead Presidents on Coins?
Posted on August 14th, 2013 by Joe G
You may wonder, why are only dead presidents featured on United States coins? The main reason is simply tradition. From our nation’s founding, patriotic men felt it was improper to honor any living person by putting their image on the legal tender currency, especially circulating coins. George Washington was alive when people first wanted his […]