Rare Mint State John Grover Kellogg was one of the most respected assayers and coiners in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. He was involved in many of the preeminent refining operations of the period, partnering with the likes of READ MORE
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1879-CC Capped Die Morgan Dollar NGC MS64 DPL
Just 1 Graded Higher VAM 3. Top 100 Variety. A generation ago, the Capped Die ’79-CC was considered a “poor man’s” 1879-CC and was deeply discounted over its “perfect mintmark” counterpart. The advent of population data has drastically changed the READ MORE
1924-S Standing Liberty Quarter PCGS MS66FH
Just One Graded Higher The availability of the 1924-S quarter in Full Head plummets above MS65, where it becomes one of the lesser-known condition rarities of the series. Coins are rarely seen in MS66 Full Head and are nearly unknown READ MORE
1845 No Motto Seated Liberty Dollar NGC PR67
Exceptionally Rare This incredible proof is pedigreed to the John Jay Pittman Collection, where it was part of Pittman’s “Complete 1845 Proof Set in Original Case.” In his discussion of this coin, David Akers wrote: “This proof silver dollar is READ MORE
1916-S Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS66+
Only 3 Graded Higher Only San Francisco produced double eagles in 1916. Almost the entire mintage was initially put into storage, but quantities were later exported for trade, mainly to South America and Asia. In 1916, the United States exported READ MORE
1831 Small Letters Capped Bust Quarter NGC MS65
Virtually White Gem The 1831 Capped Bust quarter claims a mintage of 398,000 pieces, with seven die varieties known for the date. Chief Engraver William Kneass experimented with two different sized punches for the reverse lettering, creating Small Letters and READ MORE
1878 Liberty Eagle NGC MS65
The Highest Graded at NGC When one just looks at the mintage of 73,700 pieces, the 1878 would appear to be moderately scarce but nothing would tip off the collector to just how rare it actually is in high grades. READ MORE
1879 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS66 DMPL
Tied for Highest Graded Even though a large number of examples of the 1879 silver dollar were struck for circulation, gem (or better) DMPL survivors are very rarely seen. This particular example offers ultimate contrast and reflectivity on untoned silver-white READ MORE
1799 Draped Bust Eagle PCGS MS63
Gorgeous for her Age Large Stars Obverse variety. The early Philadelphia Mint was concerned about the numbers of coins struck and the serviceability of the dies required for their production, and not at all about the particular date those dies READ MORE
1877-CC $20 Liberty AU58 PCGS
Elusive Widely circulated at the time, many of the 1877-CC $20’s ended up in overseas shipments and have extensive surface scratches – the specimen on offer today has a minimum of surface distractions and sports considerable luster and eye appeal. READ MORE