Rare 1834 Crosslet 4 Classic Half Eagle NGC AU58
A change in the weight specifications for U.S. gold coins in 1834 prompted a design change to distinguish the new,Continue readingRare 1834 Crosslet 4 Classic Half Eagle NGC AU58
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Just 2 Graded Higher 1911-S Indian Eagle NGC MS65
The 1911-S Indian ten-dollar gold piece was once considered one of the rarest dates of the series in Mint State.Continue readingJust 2 Graded Higher 1911-S Indian Eagle NGC MS65
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 Pleasing Scarcity – 1861 Liberty Double Eagle PCGS MS64
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. CentralContinue readingHighly Pleasing Scarcity – 1861 Liberty Double Eagle PCGS MS64
One of the Finest Known – 1854-O Arrows Half Dollar PCGS MS67
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, thisContinue readingOne of the Finest Known – 1854-O Arrows Half Dollar PCGS MS67
One of the Finest – 1854 Arrows Seated Liberty Quarter NGC PR65
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, thereContinue readingOne of the Finest – 1854 Arrows Seated Liberty Quarter NGC PR65
THE Single Highest Graded -1863 Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS PR66+ Deep Cameo
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 thisContinue readingTHE Single Highest Graded -1863 Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS PR66+ Deep Cameo
Just Six Graded Higher – 1863-S Liberty Eagle NGC AU55
The 1863-S is even rarer than suggested by its production of 10,000 pieces. It is also a condition rarity, most likely because of the general unawareness of mint-marked coins and theirContinue readingJust Six Graded Higher – 1863-S Liberty Eagle NGC AU55
Among the Finest Known – 1853 Liberty Eagle PCGS MS63
Overseas discoveries of large quantities of Philadelphia Mint No Motto eagles has made the 1853 far more available in lowerContinue readingAmong the Finest Known – 1853 Liberty Eagle PCGS MS63