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

CAC. An outstanding survivor from the first year of the type, with a proof mintage of just 500 coins. The obverse displays sharp detail on Liberty’s portrait and coronet, with frosty devices set against mirrored fields. The reverse wreath is crisply defined, with bold depth and reflective brilliance throughout. The coin’s surfaces are virtually pristine, […]

A gorgeous Gem with blazing luster over extremely nice surfaces. Housed in an old green label holder.

R-7.  A transitional pattern with the reverse of 1866, which added IN GOD WE TRUST, paired with the regular issue 1865 obverse.  Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This is a gorgeous example with choice brown surfaces highlighted by bright blue overtones.

Well detailed with light gray toning and underlying luster. A scarce Civil War date that saw a mere 58,800 minted.

A beautiful near-Gem with choice original surfaces displaying rich toning and satiny mint luster. The strike is sharp with just a touch of weakness at the center of the top crossbars of the shield and die clashing is seen on both sides. A very desirable example of this scarce date which saw a limited production […]

CAC. A lovely near-Gem from the closing year of the Civil War, displaying bright, frosty luster and outstanding eye appeal. The obverse shows sharp definition in the star and shield, while the reverse is equally bold with crisp detail in the Roman numeral “III” and surrounding wreath. This example is high-end for the grade, with […]

Sharply struck with choice golden-red and brown surfaces.

A beautiful Premium Gem with rich copper-red surfaces and a needle-sharp strike. The design features are frosted while the fields are highly reflective and stunning. Wonderfully original, mark-free and spot-free, and housed in an old green label ‘rattler’. This is a spectacular early copper proof, and a quality that is rarely encountered! No Red designated […]