Brother Jonathan Shipwreck. The Brother Jonathan crashed off the rocky coast of Crescent City, CA. on July 30, 1865 and the wreck was discovered in 1993. This is an attractive 1864-S ‘Twenty’ that was salvaged from the ship.

A scarce date with 90,000 minted but just 175 estimated survivors in all grades, raw and certified, according to PCGS. This is an attractive example with original and problem-free light gray surfaces and solid detail.

An outstanding example of this popular Civil War date which saw a mintage of just 500 proofs. The strike is exceptionally bold and produced ultra deep mirrored field that adds a strong contrast to the heavily frosted design features. The obverse is mostly brilliant with a halo of iridescent gold at the rim. The reverse […]

Very attractive with no significant marks and highly lustrous surfaces.

Fancy 5. Sharply struck with strong swirling mostly red luster. The surfaces are flashy and mark-free with minor spots that impede a higher grade.

Plain 5. Beautiful original surfaces that are nearly full red. The strike is excellent with every detail fully present and there are minimal marks, and no spots. Outstanding for the grade with strong eye appeal!

Fancy 5. The top of the 5 is flared upward on this popular Red Book variety. The present coin is sharply struck with vibrant mint red luster.

Fancy 5. Sharply struck and mark-free with flashy mint red luster.

Nice for the grade with vibrant luster and minimal marks.