Bellisario Rare Coin Gallery

Specialties

Founded in 1982 BRCG has been a major wholesale company to the industry. The founder Lee J. Bellisario has been an active numismatist since 1968 and a full time dealer since 1974. Our motto «The Numismatic Company» exemplifies the core philosophy of BRCG. Thirty-​five years of numismatic experience has given us a perspective that few have attained. It is that knowledge coupled with our grading expertise that allows us to buy the best not simply the highest graded.

History

Established in 1982.

Lee J. Bellisario

A numismatist with more than 25 years of experience. Established his first rare coin business in Dover, Delaware. Following regional success, he entered the national scene in 1976 when he helped establish the auction division of a major coin company. By 1979, he developed this division into the largest rare coin auction house in the world, and in the same year was selected to call the prestigious American Numismatic Association’s annual auction. He was one of the first numismatists selected as a grading consultant to the American Numismatic Association. He was one of the original 32 founding dealers of The Professional Coin Grading Service and was one of the first graders for PCGS. Lee has been published in numerous numismatic and investment publications. These include: Coin Dealer Newsletter; the Numismatist; The Rome Report; the Guidebook of United States Coins (Red Book); U.S. News and World Report; Newsweek and Personal Investor.