OUR STORY
Our firm is a multi-generational family business that handles the most elite and sought-after treasures in the United States rare coin market. We specialize in museum quality trophies and maintain the largest active inventory in the world.
With over 45 years of experience, our family is a recognized leader in our industry and a primary source for locating these elusive items. Our firm has broken many world record sales, made many significant discoveries, and has always taken a forward looking approach when it comes to our business.
Our founder, Steve Contursi, feels honored to have been the custodian of so many national treasures. Below are a few of these incredible acquisitions:
- 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar- Believed to be the first dollar struck for America
- King of Siam Proof Set- Diplomatic gift from Andrew Jackson to the King of Siam in 1836
- Unique 1787 Brasher Doubloon- First gold coin struck in America by George Washington’s neighbor on 1 Cherry Street, NY
- MCMVII (1907) Proof Ultra High Relief double eagle – Designed by famous American sculptor August Saint-Gaudens in 1907
Due to our firm’s private placement of billions of dollars of U.S. rare coins, we hold a unique market position as we are a trusted resource for many dealers and high-end collectors who are searching for the ultra rare U.S. coins. These relationships have been very beneficial to our firm over the years and we have developed many great friendships.
Since 2009, we have also shared our family’s expertise with a growing number of high net worth investors who are allocating to this market. To learn more about our division, Arrow&Branch Rare Coins, that works with high net worth investors and wealth management firms, Click Here
Our firm is a multi-generational family business that handles the most elite and sought-after treasures in the United States rare coin market. We specialize in museum quality trophies and maintain the largest active inventory in the world.
With over 45 years of experience, our family is a recognized leader in our industry and a primary source for locating these elusive items. Our firm has broken many world record sales, made many significant discoveries, and has always taken a forward looking approach when it comes to our business.
Our founder, Steve Contursi, feels honored to have been the custodian of so many national treasures. Below are a few of these incredible acquisitions:
- 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar- Believed to be the first dollar struck for America
- King of Siam Proof Set- Diplomatic gift from Andrew Jackson to the King of Siam in 1836
- Unique 1787 Brasher Doubloon- First gold coin struck in America by George Washington’s neighbor on 1 Cherry Street, NY
- MCMVII (1907) Proof Ultra High Relief double eagle – Designed by famous American sculptor August Saint-Gaudens in 1907
Due to our firm’s private placement of billions of dollars of U.S. rare coins, we hold a unique market position as we are a trusted resource for many dealers and high-end collectors who are searching for the ultra rare U.S. coins. These relationships have been very beneficial to our firm over the years and we have developed many great friendships.
Since 2009, we have also shared our family’s expertise with a growing number of high net worth investors who are allocating to this market. To learn more about our division, Arrow&Branch Rare Coins, that works with high net worth investors and wealth management firms, Click Here
RCW Team
Michael Contursi President
Thomas Neptune General Counsel
Yutaka Blizman Director of Technology
Steve Giron Controller
Jon Nord
Senior Programmer
Edward Guerrero
Programmer
Ashley Hassel
Graphic Arts & Photography
Christy Lane
Operations Manager
Monika Shanehsaz
Administrative Assistant
Michael Contursi President
Thomas Neptune General Counsel
Yutaka Blizman Director of Technology
Steve Giron Controller
Jon Nord
Senior Programmer
Edward Guerrero
Programmer
Ashley Hassel
Graphic Arts & Photography
Christy Lane
Operations Manager
Monika Shanehsaz
Administrative Assistant
Company Timeline
Awards & Recognition
We are pleased to be recognized for our business practices and values. These awards recognize the accomplishments of our employees and remind us of the value we create through our work.
Awards
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2006 American Numismatic Association Presidential Award Awarded to Steven Contursi for his achievements in the rare coin industry 2007 American Numismatic Association Award for Exemplary Service Awarded to Steven Contursi in recognition of “a services on behalf of the American Numismatic Association that are above and beyond the call” 2018 American Numismatic Association Top Membership Recruiter Award Awarded to Michael Contursi for his outstanding growth of membership in the association |
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2010 World Record Coin Sale Steve Contursi sold his 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, believed to be the first silver dollar made for the U.S., for a world record $7.85 million. The coin was re-sold in 2013 for over $10 million. |
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Annual Red Book Price Contributor Steven Contursi is an annual contributor, for the past 10 years, to the Guide Book of United States Coins (Red Book) and provides pricing for rare U.S. coins. The book has been published for 66 years. |
Associations
Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau
National trade association for precious metals, rare coins, U.S. and foreign currency, and other numismatics. ICTA works to prevent laws that interfere with business and provides information on new laws affecting the industry. Steve Contursi was an inaugural member when it was founded in 1991.
Founded in 1891, the American Numismatic Association is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. Steve Contursi is a lifetime member (#3041) of this organization.
Online trading market for rare coins. Rare Coin Wholesalers has been a seated member since the CCE was founded. Seat B17
Dedicates its resources and activities to the education and protection of the coin consumer and fights against consumer fraud.
If you search for Rare Coin Wholesalers or Steven Contursi on Wikipedia, you can view third party resources on our company and CEO.
NGC is one of the two largest third-party grading services focused on the objective of providing a standard of consistent and accurate grading. Every coin is examined by at least two professional numismatists, where NGC guarantees each coin’s authenticity and condition. They have graded over 33 million coins.
PCGS is the other third-party grading service that authenticates and grades coins that RCW recommends. They have graded over 32 million coins. PCGS also guarantees each coin’s authenticity and condition. RCW only carries coins graded by NGC or PCGS.
We are pleased to be recognized for our business practices and values. These awards recognize the accomplishments of our employees and remind us of the value we create through our work.
Awards
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2006 American Numismatic Association Presidential Award Awarded to Steven Contursi for his achievements in the rare coin industry 2007 American Numismatic Association Award for Exemplary Service Awarded to Steven Contursi in recognition of “a services on behalf of the American Numismatic Association that are above and beyond the call” 2018 American Numismatic Association Top Membership Recruiter Award Awarded to Michael Contursi for his outstanding growth of membership in the association |
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2010 World Record Coin Sale Steve Contursi sold his 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, believed to be the first silver dollar made for the U.S., for a world record $7.85 million. The coin was re-sold in 2013 for over $10 million. |
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Annual Red Book Price Contributor Steven Contursi is an annual contributor, for the past 10 years, to the Guide Book of United States Coins (Red Book) and provides pricing for rare U.S. coins. The book has been published for 66 years. |
Associations
Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau
National trade association for precious metals, rare coins, U.S. and foreign currency, and other numismatics. ICTA works to prevent laws that interfere with business and provides information on new laws affecting the industry. Steve Contursi was an inaugural member when it was founded in 1991.
Founded in 1891, the American Numismatic Association is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. Steve Contursi is a lifetime member (#3041) of this organization.
Online trading market for rare coins. Rare Coin Wholesalers has been a seated member since the CCE was founded. Seat B17
Dedicates its resources and activities to the education and protection of the coin consumer and fights against consumer fraud.
If you search for Rare Coin Wholesalers or Steven Contursi on Wikipedia, you can view third party resources on our company and CEO.
NGC is one of the two largest third-party grading services focused on the objective of providing a standard of consistent and accurate grading. Every coin is examined by at least two professional numismatists, where NGC guarantees each coin’s authenticity and condition. They have graded over 33 million coins.
PCGS is the other third-party grading service that authenticates and grades coins that RCW recommends. They have graded over 32 million coins. PCGS also guarantees each coin’s authenticity and condition. RCW only carries coins graded by NGC or PCGS.