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RARCOA - An Important Name in Numismatics


  • Buy from a Market-Maker!

      Rarcoa is one of the most well-respected dealers in rare coins and precious metals in the United States. Our reputation is second to none and our longevity speaks for itself.

      Rarcoa is a full service coin dealership. We handle everything from half cents through territorial gold, and even occasionally paper money. Rarcoa maintains a substantial inventory of United States and World Gold and quotes daily buy/sell spreads on these coins. We are interested in single coins to mulit-million dollar collections; we buy and sell individual coins from $10.00 and up.

  • Bid with Confidence!

      As a major market-maker and importer of U.S. and foreign gold from overseas, we are pleased to offer a selection of new material. Many are from our most recent acquisitions from European banks, brokers, and traders. This gives you an opportunity to purchase truly "fresh" material, most of which hasn't seen the light of day for years.

  • Rarcoa History

      Rare Coin Company of America was founded in 1962 by Ben Dreiske and David Shapiro. Ben had been a dealer in coins and stamps since at least the early 1930's under the name Ben's Stamp and Coin Company. He was a fixture of Chicago numismatics throughout the middle 20th Century, opening his first downtown Chicago store at Adams and Wabash in 1936. In 1949, Ben opened a store at 31 N. Clark Street, the address that eventually became synonymous with RARCOA. Ben's new partner, David Shapiro, son of noted American gold collector Jake Bell (Jacob F. Shapiro), added considerable financial power to the newly incorporated RARCOA war chest.

      From the beginning of their partnership, Dreiske and Shapiro shared one overriding and very ambitious goal - for RARCOA to carry at least one of every American coin in stock. While their goal was obviously never fulfilled, RARCOA was well known for regularly stocking two or three examples of major rarities at any time.

      Ed Milas joined RARCOA as a partner to David Shapiro in 1972, after Ben had retired to Florida the year earlier. In 1974, Ed purchased David's share of the company. While he had operated his own rare coin firm prior to joining RARCOA, it was now Ed Milas's turn to add to RARCOA's milestoned history.

      In 1976 RARCOA co-founded the Chicago International Coin Fair (CICF) with Krause Publications. CICF was the first midwestern coin show dedicated to non-US coins, and successfully drew collectors and dealers from around the US and across the Atlantic.

  • Rarcoa Auctions

      In 1978 RARCOA sold the legendary N. M. Kaufman Collection, which signaled the beginning of the 1978 - 1980 bull market in rare coins. Included in this milestone sale were 23 different Proof Coronet Double Eagles prior to 1900, 24 different Proof Eagles including a rare 1877 and 23 Proof Half Eagles prior to 1900. The star of the sale was the ultra-rare 1825/4 Capped Head Half Eagle, one of only two known, which sold for $140,000. Other notable highlights included a Kellogg & Co. 1855 $50 Proof at $115,000, a Superb Gem 1831 Capped Head $5 at $35,000, 1907 Rolled Edge Indian $10 at $46,000, and Proof Only 1883 and 1884 Coronet Double Eagles at $65,000 and $75,000 respectively. Keep in mind that we're talking 1978 dolllars here!

      Beginning in 1979, RARCOA collaborated with Stacks's, Paramount, and Superior to present a series of high-powered annual auctions which became known as the "Apostrophe Auctions". These sales - Auction '79 through Auction '90 - were purposely limited to 2,000 lots, 500 from each principal. In all, these 12 sales included 24,000 lots with a total value of over $135 million, an average sale price of over $5,000 per lot!

      Many of the greatest rarities in American numismatics were sold by RARCOA in these sales, including the Dexter 1804 Dollar, an 1894-S Barber Dime, and dozens upon dozens of proof gold coins. Auction'79 included the first Brasher Doubloon sold at public auction since the Ten Eyck sale in 1922.

      In 1988 we moved to our current location in west-suburban Chicago to accommodate the changing character of our business, and to provide a more private atmosphere for our clients.

  • Rarcoa Today

      Today RARCOA is one of the top marketmakers in Pre-1934 US gold coins, and one of the largest importers and distributors of gold coins from around the world. We maintain cash markets in US and World gold coins for over 400 dealers, banks, and brokers in the US, Asia, and Europe. We also travel regularly throughout the US and Europe in search of hoards, caches, collections, dealer inventories, and bank holdings of interest. With our active inventory of over 2,000 US gold coins, and over 7,500 world gold coins, gold coin buyers are assured of fair spreads and fast delivery when they trade with RARCOA.

      On the other hand, we're not named Rare Coin Company of America by accident. For almost 40 years, RARCOA has been and continues to be known as a leading buyer of rare and important numismatic coins of the United States. Additionally, we are regular buyers of high quality rarities from Ancient Greece and Rome, Europe, Asia, Mexico and Spanish America.

  • Terms And Conditions

    • Payment: Payment for any order may be made by personal check, bank check, money order, bank wire, Visa, MasterCard, or PayPal. If paying via PayPal, we accept payment only from one PayPal account per buyer and only from "Verified" users (see PayPal at www.paypal.com on how to become a "Verified" user) with "Confirmed" PayPal addresses. Shipping To Non-U.S Address: INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ARE RESPECTFULLY DECLINED. Shipping to U.S. Addresses: All packages are sent U.S. First Class, Priority, Insured, or Registered Mail, depending on the value of the package. Shipment by Express Mail or FedEx is available upon request to most U.S. addresses for an additional charge. Orders paid by bank check, money order, bank wire, or credit card will be shipped within one business day of receipt in our office. Orders paid for by personal check will be shipped in 7 business days. If paying via credit card, we only ship to the credit card billing address. If paying via PayPal we ship only to "Confirmed" PayPal addresses.
    • Returns: If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return it within 7 days of your receipt of the merchandise for a full refund of the purchase price less S&H. Additionally, returns must be in their original, unopened packaging and credit card orders are subject to a 6% restocking fee, PayPal orders are subject to a 3% restocking fee. Or, you may request a credit be given you toward a future purchase, in which case S&H will not be deducted. We are not happy unless you are COMPLETELY SATISFIED with your purchase.
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Fresh Coins for Sale
Item Start End Price Title High Bidder/Status
390122331182 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:00:04 $15.00 1982-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380032249 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:00:11 $15.00 1983-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380032276 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:00:19 $15.00 1984-S Roosevelt 10c PCGS PR69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380032304 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:00:26 $15.00 1985-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390122331297 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:00:35 $15.00 1986-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390122331327 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:00:42 $15.00 1987-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380032443 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:00:49 $15.00 1988-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380032455 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:00:57 $15.00 1989-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390122331405 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:01:04 $15.00 1990-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
290373459661 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:01:12 $15.00 1991-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
290373459699 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:01:19 $15.00 1992-S Silver Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM No Bids Yet
330380032580 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:01:27 $15.00 1993-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390122331490 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:01:34 $15.00 1994-S Roosevelt 10c PCGS PR69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380032612 Nov-23-09 Nov-30-09 06:01:43 $43.00 1864 Large Motto BN 2C PCGS XF-45, RARCOA a***cFeedback score is 500 to 999
290373820679 Nov-24-09 Dec-01-09 06:00:05 $18.00 1960 Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-67, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380324718 Nov-24-09 Dec-01-09 06:00:13 $10.00 1976-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-68, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380324741 Nov-24-09 Dec-01-09 06:00:20 $15.00 1977-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69, RARCOA No Bids Yet
290373820769 Nov-24-09 Dec-01-09 06:00:28 $15.00 1978-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
290373820806 Nov-24-09 Dec-01-09 06:00:35 $15.00 1979-S Type 1 Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM No Bids Yet
290373820828 Nov-24-09 Dec-01-09 06:00:43 $24.00 1979-S Type 2 Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM No Bids Yet
390123608303 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:00:04 $99.00 1931-S Lincoln 1C PCGS XF-40, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390123608359 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:00:12 $18.00 2002-S Silver Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM No Bids Yet
390123608476 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:00:19 $22.00 2003-S Silver Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM No Bids Yet
390123608561 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:00:26 $9.00 2003-S Roosevelt 10C PCGS PR-69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
290374558610 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:00:34 $9.00 2004-S Roosevelt 10c PCGS PR69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
290374558637 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:00:42 $22.00 2004-S Roosevelt 10c PCGS PR69DCAM, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390123608906 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:00:49 $24.00 1963 Franklin 50C PCGS PR-65, RARCOA No Bids Yet
290374558690 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:00:57 $190.00 1887-S Morgan $1 PCGS MS-63, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380954881 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:01:04 $610.00 1887-S Morgan $1 PCGS MS-64, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380954940 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:01:12 $230.00 1888-S Morgan $1 PCGS MS-61, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390123609207 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:01:19 $65.00 2006 W Eagle $1 NGC MS-69, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390123609258 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:01:27 $23.00 2006 EAGLE $1 NGC MS-69, RARCOA No Bids Yet
390123609296 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:01:34 $26.00 2007 Eagle $1 NGC MS-69, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380955098 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:01:41 $23.00 1997 Eagle $1 NGC MS-69, RARCOA No Bids Yet
290374558883 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:01:49 $55.00 2006 EAGLE $1 NGC MS-69, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380955157 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:01:56 $29.00 2006 EAGLE S$1 First Strike NGC MS-69, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330380955227 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:02:04 $23.00 2007 W EAGLE $1 Early Release NGC MS69 RARCOA No Bids Yet
290374558952 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 06:02:11 $26.00 2008 EAGLE Early Release $1 NGC MS-69, RARCOA No Bids Yet
330378958874 Nov-26-09 Dec-03-09 08:00:16 $275.00 1888-S Morgan $1 PCGS MS-62, RARCOA No Bids Yet

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