50/00, Lettered Edge. Sharply struck and devoid of significant marks. The surfaces are coated with vibrant satiny white luster and are framed by a touch of iridescent color at the rim. A wonderful example of this scarce Redbook variety!

Block 8. Strong detail with vibrant yellow-gold luster and minimal high-point wear.

Block 8. Well detailed surfaces with pleasing yellow-gold surfaces.

Sharply struck with impressive unabraded surfaces and rich yellow-gold luster. A lovely example of the Classic Head ‘type’.

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.