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 […]

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.

Soft silvery luster and crisp detail, particularly in Liberty’s coronet and the sharply defined wreath and Roman numerals on the reverse.

First National Bank of Paola. Fr 382. Charter #1864. Original Series. A rare Miami County bank that only issued First Charter examples. Just 4 notes are known according to Track & Price. This example displays good color and even wear.

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.

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 […]

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 encounter! No Red designated […]

CAC. Plain 5. Gorgeous blazing red luster and a sharp strike. The surfaces are exceptionally nice with minimal marks and the eye appeal is outstanding!

Excellent detail with pleasing medium gray surfaces and a stronger mintmark than typically seen.