Reeded Edge half dollars were the first coins struck with new steam presses installed at the Philadelphia Mint. This is a nice middle-grade example with solid detail and choice coin-gray surfaces.

A historical issue as it marks the first time steam-powered presses were used at the U.S. Mint. A reeded edge replaced the earlier lettered-edge ‘type’. The traditional estimate is that 1,200 coins were produced using the new coinage presses, but more recent estimates put that number closer to 5,000 coins. Either way, this is a […]

CAC. R-6. A scarce and desirable pattern as it was designed nearly three decades before the Two Cent denomination was finally issued by the Mint. The obverse features a small eagle on a cloud, reminiscent of the Draped Bust silver dollar reverse design. The reverse has TWO CENTS in the center surrounded by a laurel […]

Hagerstown. Washington County Savings Institution. Counterfeit. Comment: Minor Repair. Light repair near the upper right corner is minor.

Well struck with lustrous white surfaces.

No Stars, Small Date. Sharp detail with choice original surfaces.

Sharply struck with minimal marks. Attractive lustrous silver-gray surfaces display a faint gold shade. Excellent eye appeal and great quality for the grade.

Lustrous silver and champagne-gray surfaces and a well struck design. Popular first-year Seated Quarter with a modest 466,000 minted.

A pleasing example of the ‘type’ with solid detail and antique gold surfaces.