Tied for Highest Graded – 1898 Morgan Dollar NGC MS67+
This Philadelphia issue is plentiful in grades through MS66, but it is moderately scarce in MS67 condition. At this gradeContinue readingTied for Highest Graded – 1898 Morgan Dollar NGC MS67+
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Pop 1, Highest Graded – 1872 Two Cent Piece NGC PR66+ RD
The 1872 two cent piece is a classic case of the reason why proofs are so sought after. Only 65,000Continue readingPop 1, Highest Graded – 1872 Two Cent Piece NGC PR66+ RD
None Graded Higher – 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar NGC MS68
The 1942 Walking Liberty half dollar, struck during the midst of World War II to the extent of more thanContinue readingNone Graded Higher – 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar NGC MS68
1872 Indian Cent PCGS MS65RD
The 1872 Indian cent claims a mintage of just over 4 million pieces. Many examples were struck from planchets madeContinue reading1872 Indian Cent PCGS MS65RD
None Graded Higher – 1920 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS65
The 1920 Saint-Gaudens double eagle was the first issue in the series produced after the singleton 1916-S. The issue servesContinue readingNone Graded Higher – 1920 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS65
Exceptionally Rare 1879 Pattern Dollar J-1605, Pollock 1801 NGC PR65 Cameo
The Judd reference calls this William Barber obverse similar to the famous “Washlady” design, but to our eyes there areContinue readingExceptionally Rare 1879 Pattern Dollar J-1605, Pollock 1801 NGC PR65 Cameo
1874-CC Liberty Double Eagle PCGS AU58
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 CarsonContinue reading1874-CC Liberty Double Eagle PCGS AU58
Gem 1912 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS MS65
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 —Continue readingGem 1912 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS MS65
Highly Coveted Saint Issue – NGC MS63 1929 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle
After numerous common date Philadelphia Mint double eagles were issued through 1928, mintages continued at substantial levels in 1929 andContinue readingHighly Coveted Saint Issue – NGC MS63 1929 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle
Scarce Civil War Issue – 1862 Liberty Double Eagle NGC XF45
The economic stresses and uncertainties of the Civil War resulted in widespread hoarding of all precious metal coinage and the government suspended specie payments in late 1861. These circumstances resultedContinue readingScarce Civil War Issue – 1862 Liberty Double Eagle NGC XF45