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The Sole Highest Graded – 1881 Liberty Quarter Eagle NGC PR67 Ultra Cameo

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Prior to 1881, gold proofs are almost entirely sold only in complete denomination sets. Gold proof sets sales continued in 1881, with 40 distributed by the end of the first quarter, but individual proof quarter eagles were struck and sold throughout the year as well, bringing the mintage for this issue to 51 pieces. These coins are among the most contrasted proofs in the Liberty quarter eagle series, and the palindrome date makes them popular type coins. Type collector demand is further heightened by the fact that many later proof quarter eagles (such as those struck from 1902 through 1907), lack the same degree of cameo contrast seen on late 19th century proofs. In United States Proof Coins, Volume IV: Gold,  John Dannreuther estimates that only 18 to 22 proof 1881 quarter eagles survive. This is far less coins than the PCGS estimate of 30 to 35 pieces, but it might be more accurate. A significant number of the non-Cameo proofs reported by the grading services have likely been reconsidered in more recent years and redesignated Cameo or Deep Cameo. This is the only PR67 Ultra Cameo graded by NGC with none higher.

Listed at $80,000 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $74,750

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Very Tough 1911-D Indian Eagle PCGS MS63

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The Saint-Gaudens Indian Head eagle series, which ran from 1907 through 1933 (the final production was nearly completely destroyed), is a deceptively challenging set to put together, particularly in high grades. Only a handful of issues are collectible in Gem condition or better, several have either low mintages – low survival rates or both – and just two of them (the 1926 and 1932) could be considered plentiful.
The 1911-D is a series semi-key struck to the limited extent of just 30,100 coins. That meager total represents the lowest production among all regular-issue Indian Head ten-dollar gold pieces and explains why examples are so highly sought-after. 

The PCGS population is 43 with 26 graded higher.

Offered at $19,500

1874-CC Liberty Double Eagle PCGS AU58

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The Carson City Mint struck a substantial mintage of 115,085 Liberty double eagles in 1874, but the survival rate for the issue is below average. In The Confident Carson City Coin Collector , Rusty Goe notes less than 2% of the reported mintage is extant today, and many of those coins were repatriated from foreign holdings in recent years. The 1874-CC is popular with branch mint type collectors, but it remains an elusive issue at the AU58 grade level, and Mint State specimens are rare. The one offered here is noticeably lighter in color and more lustrous than seen in our images.

Listed at $17,500 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $13,950

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Gem 1912 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS MS65

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The 1912 Saint-Gaudens double eagle claims a smallish mintage of 149,750 coins. Its certified population totals in MS62 and MS63 are relatively pedestrian — about a couple thousand each — but the issue becomes more challenging in MS64, scarce in MS65, and rare in MS66 or better. What also stands out about the 1912 is its status as the only Saint issue for the year. There are no branch mint coins to supplement the population of Philadelphia representatives. The one offered here displays clean surfaces and a delightful, satiny appearance.

The PCGS population is 42 with 18 graded higher – none finer than MS66.

Listed at $31,200 in the CDN CPG and $35,000 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $32,480

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Highly Pleasing Scarcity – 1861 Liberty Double Eagle PCGS MS64

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The 1861 Liberty double eagle is one of the most popular type coins among No Motto issues, struck to the extent of more than 2.9 million coins. Prior to the discovery of the  S.S. Central America and its hold of thousands of 1857-S and 1856-S double eagles, the 1861 was recognized as the most plentiful Type One issue in high grade. Nonetheless, near-Gem pieces such as this one, are conditionally scarce, and finer examples are rare.

Contrary to how the coin appears in pour images, it’s uniform in color and of the lighter yellow-gold color that shows. The PCGS population is 13 with 8 graded higher.

Listed at $44,400 in the CDN CPG and $50,000 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $44,800

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One of the Finest Known – 1854-O Arrows Half Dollar PCGS MS67

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The New Orleans Mint pushed the limits of the obverse die, which shows numerous die cracks and a prominent die clash to the right of Liberty’s draped elbow. Otherwise, this gleaming, Superb Gem shows no marks or abrasions worthy of mention. It’s a brightly lustrous coin with satin-silver surfaces framed by attractive, russet-red toning at the margins. The PCGS population is only 3 with a single (MS67+) example graded higher.

Listed at $48,000 in the CDN CPG and $50,000 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $50,400

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1818/5 Capped Bust Quarter NGC MS65

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Although 10 die varieties are known for the 1818 quarters from among five obverse and seven reverse dies, only the B-1 obverse features the 1818/5 overdate, with the 81, wide in the date and faint remnants of the 5 inside the upper loop. It is paired with a reverse showing large rim dentils, the scroll ending between AM, and a long, upward-curving flag on the 5 in the denomination. The overdate is a Guide Book -listed variety, increasing its popularity among that collecting subset, and it is an overdate that is widely available in high grades, up to the near-Gem level or so. The NGC population is just 8 with 3 graded higher.

Listed at $29,400 in the CDN CPG and $25,500 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $17,500

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Simply Stunning 1895 Liberty Eagle NGC PR65 Ultra Cameo

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Proof Coronet eagle production remained relatively stable during the final 15 years of the 19th century. In fact, the mintages for many of those issues are similar to a majority of those struck between 1859 and 1867. The Mint manufactured 66 proofs in the case of the 1895 eagle, which represented an increase of 13 coins over its predecessor, the 1894. By comparison, a total of 567,770 pieces were coined for circulation in 1895.
Dave Bowers estimates in A Guide Book of Gold Eagle Coins (2017) that 16 to 20 1895 proof ten dollar gold pieces survive. In United States Proof Coins, Volume IV: Gold, Part II (2018), John Dannreuther suggests a few more exist, maybe 22 to 26 pieces, and he explains:

“We have the deepest frost on all Proof coinage from 1894 through 1901 for all denominations, as the die preparation for these years resulted in heavy cameo devices. The use of hydraulic presses for Proofs in 1894, or soon after, resulted in very even striking pressure, so localized weakness is almost never found.”

This particular example is absolutely gorgeous and offers exceptional eye appeal. The NGC population is just 3 with 4 graded higher.

Listed at $65,000 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $67,200

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One of the Finest – 1854 Arrows Seated Liberty Quarter NGC PR65

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This is the first of a brief two-year design type, and it is an important rarity in Proof format. Although the rarity has sometimes been overstated in the past, there are relatively few Proofs known. Estimates range from just 10 pieces (Walter Breen) to 12 to 15 coins (David Akers). The PCGS estimate is 10 to 15 surviving examples, which has remained unchanged for at least 15 years. These estimates further suggest that the certified population (33 coins at PCGS and NGC combined) is greatly inflated by resubmissions and crossovers. The NGC population is only 2 with 1 graded higher.

Listed at $30,500 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $22,960

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THE Single Highest Graded -1863 Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS PR66+ Deep Cameo

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The Philadelphia Mint struck a small production of 460 proof Seated Liberty half dollars for collectors in 1863, at the height of the Civil War. The generously frosted devices on this beauty stand out in stark contrast to the deeply mirrored fields. Better yet, the contrast is even more pronounced than is apparent in our images. Light iridescent patina in shades of olive, blue and copper, among others, graces the peripheries – more noticeably so on the obverse. This example is the only one to have received this grade and designation from PCGS with none graded higher. It also has the distinction of being the only PCGS DCAM of any grade for this date.

Listed at $47,500 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $26,320

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