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1787 Brasher Doubloon Gold Coin Inspires Wine’s Name

Steven L. Contursi/Rare Coin Wholesalers — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:39:45 +0000

The unique 1787 Brasher Doubloon he purchased in 2005 was the inspiration for the name of a new brand of wine, Arrow&Branch, just released by well-known professional numismatist and Napa Valley California vineyard owner Steven L. Contursi, President of Rare Coin Wholesalers of Irvine, California.

The eagle on the famous gold coin is depicted clutching arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other.

"This subsequently was a common design theme on many United States coins, indicating that America wants peace but also has the strength and [...]

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Contursi Bringing Specimen 1854 Kellogg $20 “Home” to Baltimore

Steven L. Contursi/Rare Coin Wholesalers — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:19:43 +0000

The finest known U.S. territorial gold coin, the 1854 Kellogg & Co. $20, graded PCGS SP-69, will return to Baltimore for a public exhibit for the first time since it was sold by The John Hopkins University as part of the legendary Garrett Collection more than a quarter century ago. "This is a homecoming. It’s […]

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Extraordinary 1794 Dollar May Appear on Wine Labels

Steven L. Contursi/Rare Coin Wholesalers — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:35:00 +0000

An image of the finest known 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar, owned and frequently exhibited by Steven L. Contursi, President of Rare Coin Wholesalers of Dana Point, California, may appear on wine bottles. Contursi recently purchased the “Little Creek” estate vineyard in Napa Valley, California, and wants to use a photo of the Neil/Carter/Contursi dollar […]

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