1898-S $20 Liberty NGC MS 65

In the top tier of existing specimens – only 7 graded higher!

A stunner from the turn of the last century – seldom seen any finer, it is sure to please the most discriminating of U.S. Gold collectors. Sports a rich deep to medium golden tone and fabulous eye appeal – a coin perfect for a high grade gold type set or $20 Liberty collection.

Offered @ $5,900 delivered

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Ancient Greek Coinage – the Athenian Tetradrachm Ca 450 – 404 BC NGC AU – Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5

The most prominent city in Ancient Greece militarily and economically, Athens had at its disposal an almost inexhaustible supply of silver from the mines it controlled at Laurion. This mine would be instrumental as Athenian influence increased in the region. To facilitate this expansion, a large supply of coinage was necessary, both for international economy and as a means of declaring Athems’ dominance in the region. The famous “owl” silver coinage was introduced around 520 BC, featuring the helmeted head of Athena, and on the reverse, the standing figure of an owl, her sacred bird. Over time, the design of the owls became more streamlined, culminating in the naturalistic style of the coins on offer here.

Struck around the time period of the Peloponnesian War (431 to 404 BC), these ancient trade coins formed the basis of the Greek economy in antiquity and circulated widely in the Mediterranean region and beyond. Athenian “owls” are a good candidate for being the most famous coins of antiquity, and provide a link to the history and style of the ancient world that is without parallel.

A most famous ancient Greek silver coin, certified About Uncirculated and boldly struck, with an attractive light grey tone.

Offered at $1,595 delivered

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Three 1907 High Reliefs PCGS MS61, 62 and 63

One-zee, Two-zee, Three-zee

The 1907 High Relief Double Eagle is one of the most popular coins ever struck by the United States Mint. The coins are sculptural in appearance and are considered by many to be the most beautiful regular issue gold coin ever produced. 

Wire Edge PCGS MS61 (PCGS price guide $17,500) Offered at $14,850
Flat Edge PCGS MS62 (PCGS price guide $19,000) Offered at $16,975
Wire Edge PCGS MS63 (PCGS price guide $23,500) Offered at $20,950

Unfortunately, the design was also impractical and redesigned by Charles Barber later in the year. The date is given in Roman numerals (the coins nickname by some) and lacks the Motto, IN GOD WE TRUST. President Roosevelt believed that money could easily be used for ungodly pursuits such as gambling and thus the name of the Lord should not be used on coinage. 

The 1907 High Relief is categorized by most as either Wire Rim or Flat Rim. The coins are identical except for raised metal around the rims. This is probably the result of some tinkering by the Mint while they struggled to produce coins with such extreme relief. 

Around the late 1960s or early 1970s experts began to describe certain 1907 High Relief Double Eagles as Proof. These coins are certainly different, but not exactly like the latter Proof Double Eagles of the series. There are no mintage figures and the origins of the coins are a mystery. The coins have deep swirling die lines and exhibit a satiny surface similar to the Roman finish Proof gold coins. A fairly large number exist and it is my opinion that they are the result of experimentation with the new design by Mint employees. 

Many, if not the great majority of the original mintage was saved when the 1907 High Reliefs were issued. Thousands still exist and most seen are in some form of Mint State. Gem examples can easily be purchased if budget permits. A few nearly flawless examples are known. The finest High Relief graded by NGC is a PR 69 that sold for $534,000 in 2005.

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1837-42 Bechtler $2.50 NGC AU58

1 of only 13 For All grades by NGC

This is the 70g. 20c variety. As early as the spring of 1831, Christopher Bechtler formulated a plan to mint quarter eagles and five dollar gold pieces at his Rutherfordton, North Carolina private mint. The elder Bechtler realized that a local minting operation was needed for native Carolina and Georgia gold dust — which otherwise had to travel to Philadelphia for assaying and minting — providing local miners a more cost-effective option while satisfying the critical need for cash in local commerce. NGC has graded only 13 pieces for all grades combined, only 6 of which have graded higher than the one offered here. This example is lighter and brighter than seen in our images. Listed at $20,000 in the CDN CPG and $21,200 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $19,125

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1885 Gold Dollar PCGS/CAC PR67 DCAM

Simply Splendidly Stunning

Of the 1,105 gold dollar proofs struck in 1885, PCGS has certified a total of 107 submissions. That figure comprises all designations and almost certainly includes duplications. From among those 107 submissions, only 14 have received a Deep Cameo designation. Few match or exceed the quality of this outstanding Gem. The majority of known examples do not display any degree of cameo contrast, highlighting the utmost rarity of this offering. A thick coating of frost covers fully struck motifs, allowing for the appreciation of the bold contrast produced against the deeply reflective, glassy mirrors of this stunning representative. Opportunities to acquire a Deep Cameo example of the 1885 are extremely rare and not to be passed up. The PCGS population is just three with only two (PR67+’s) higher. 

Offered at $33,150 delivered

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Indian Head Quarter Eagle 15 piece sets (1908-1929) NGC MS61

Wonderfully Matched Sets

This is a complete, uniformly matched fifteen piece set of Indian quarter eagles from 1908 to 1929, including every date and mintmark issue. Each coin is certified as MS61 by NGC. Listed at $13,330 in the NGC price guide.

We have two sets available…

Offered at $11,950 each delivered

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Precious Metals Price Jump After Fed Announcement

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Pat Heller

A standard pattern for the past several years has been for the prices of precious metals to be suppressed in the 24-48 hours before the Federal Open Market Committee makes their announcements at the end of their meetings held every six weeks.  The US government, through its primary trading partners and allied central banks, tried again this week.

This week, the FOMC held their two-day meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday and released their announcement at 2 PM Eastern Wednesday afternoon.  The announcement left the federal funds interest rate unchanged, as was expected.  However, the text included more than usual language stating that the Fed would consider more financial data than it has up to now in making interest rate decisions in future meetings.  That can be interpreted as the US government saying that the economy is good now, but it is so weak that it wants to be able to cut the federal funds interest rate because the economy is declining.

Upon the release of Wednesday’s announcement, gold and silver prices took off.  As I type this late Wednesday afternoon, the after-hours trading for gold is at $1,359.50 and silver is as $15.12.  Gold prices are now up 6.8% since May 21, while silver has jumped 5.2%.  This rise has occurred despite major short selling of paper gold and silver contracts on the commodity futures markets.

The price of gold has not closed at $1,360.00 or higher for three years.  It has been more than four years since the US COMEX close exceeded $1,368.00.  There is a major shortage of physical gold in the London and New York markets right now.  Because of this, I think there is a strong prospect we could be near an upward breakout in precious metals prices.

In the meantime, the FOMC will not make another federal funds interest rate announcement until July 30, which will almost certainly be one of the most closely watched releases in recent months.

Patrick A. Heller was the American Numismatic Association 2018 Glenn Smedley Memorial Service Award, 2017 Exemplary Service Award 2012 Harry Forman Dealer of the Year Award, and 2008 Presidential Award winner.  He was also honored by the Numismatic Literary Guild in 2017 and 2016 for the Best Dealer-Published Magazine/Newspaper and for Best Radio Report.  He is the communications officer of Liberty Coin Service in Lansing, Michigan and writes Liberty’s Outlook, a monthly newsletter on rare coins and precious metals subjects. 

1807 Bust Right Half Eagle PCGS MS62

This Bust is Right

Always important as final-year type in the transitional year when Robert Scot’s design was retired and John Reich’s Capped Bust Left design was introduced, the conditionally rare Bust Right half eagles are always appealing to type and series collectors. This example exhibits plenty of mint frost and in hand, is a bit lighter and brighter than seen in our images. Listed at $18,800 in the CDN CPG, $19,500 in the PCGS price guide and $20,000 in Trends.

Offered at $16,875 delivered

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1796 Draped Bust Dime NGC MS65

Attractive Gem, First Year

Extremely well struck and (while not apparent in our images) attractively toned in shades of violet, turquoise and mint-green. The 1796 Draped Bust, Small Eagle dime is always in demand from type collectors and series specialists, alike. Aside from its status as the first year of the denomination, it garners special attention as the first year of a two-year design type, since the Small Eagle reverse was retired after 1797. NGC population of only 8 with 10 (including one PL) graded higher. Listed at $115,000 in the CDN CPG, $125,000 in the NGC price guide and $80,000 in Trends.

Offered at $64,650 delivered

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1857-O Liberty Double Eagle NGC AU55

Flashy, Highly Lustrous

This coin looks much better in person than seen in our images – it’s considerably flashier, more lustrous and appealing in-hand! Double eagle production at the New Orleans Mint rebounded out of the small four-figure range in 1857, reaching 30,000 pieces. However, this issue circulated extensively and its modern-day availability is limited. Circulated pieces are occasionally seen, but the finer AU-level coins are in high demand since only a few Mint State pieces exist. Listed at $24,200, $24,200 and $26,500 in the CDN CPG, the NGC price guide and Trends, respectively.

Offered at $18,000 delivered

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