Mid-American

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Member # 329
Since 1982

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Life Member # 3124
Since 1976

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Gold & Silver Prices

Mid American Rare Coin Gallery - America's Gold Specialist

Welcome to Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, Inc. America's rare coin resource for over 30 years. Mid-American offers the finest quality coins with the utmost in expertise and experience. Our president, Jeff Garrett has handled nearly every United States issue and his knowledge of rare coins is considered among the best in the industry. Let our company work for you to locate that rare coin you have been looking for at the best possible price. If you have any questions, please call us toll free at 1-877-836-0833.

Serving Lexington, KY and the nation for 30 years!

Smithsonian Exhibit Pictures

This Web site, Legendary Coins and Currency, has been created in conjunction with a gallery exhibition on display at the Smithsonian Castle. This one-year exhibition, which opened on December 8, 2005, explores rare and historically significant artifacts from the National Numismatic Collection (NNC)-more than half of which have never been on view, or not for many years. Coins, bills, medals, and captivating oddities-such as pattern designs, fake coins, and homemade clam shell money from the Great Depression-are on display.

Visitors to Legendary Coins and Currency can examine some of the NNC's rarest and most prized pieces to learn why history has elevated these artifacts to legendary status. Of particular interest is the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, the most celebrated 20th-century coin; the 1877 U.S. $50 ("Half Union") patterns, the largest coins ever struck; and the 1849 Double Eagle ($20), a significant reminder of the American gold rush. Other objects include a 1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling; the 1906 Barber pattern Double Eagle; and the 1907 Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, often considered America's most beautiful coin.