Rare Coin Wholesalers specializes in United States Rare Coins and is located in Irvine, California. We have bought and sold over a billion dollars in rare coins and have owned or participated in the purchase or sale of most of the "100 Greatest U.S. Coins." We are major auction participants and maintain important relationships with America's largest auction houses. In addition to our inventory of fine rarities, Steve Contursi, President of Rare Coin Wholesalers, is proud to be the current custodian of some of our country's national treasures. 

Major purchases to date include the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, the King of Siam Proof Set, and the Unique 1787 Brasher Doubloon. The Brasher Doubloon (EB on Breast), the first gold coin minted for the young United States, was acquired by Steve Contursi in January of 2005.

In May 2010, Rare Coin Wholesalers made international headlines with the sale of the Neil/Carter/Contursi 1794 Silver Dollar. This coin is believed to be the first silver dollar struck by the United States and sold for a record $7.85 million.

In December 2011, Steve Contursi sold the Unique 1787 Brasher Doubloon. An undisclosed Wall Street investment firm subsequently has purchased it for a record price of nearly $7.4 million, the most money ever paid for the historic rare coin, making it the third largest single coin sale.

We have assembled a great team of rare coin experts that work hard to serve dealers and discriminating collectors worldwide. Rare Coin Wholesalers has expertise, financial resources, and knowledge of the marketplace. We sell, appraise, purchase, and trade rare coins and precious metals. We are represented at over 20 national coin shows a year, all of the major coin auctions, and numerous investment conferences. We feel the pulse of the rare coin market on a daily basis, and are here to advise and serve you. 

RCW Affiliations

• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation
• PCGS
• We Support ICTA
• ANA Member
• Official Red Book 2011 Contributor