Virtually new with pleasing inks and original paper. The outer frame is tight but full.

A highly desirable Civil War–era gold piece with a modest mintage of just 142,790 pieces, nearly all of which saw heavy circulation in an era when gold coins were hoarded or exported due to the economic upheaval of the war. It is estimated that fewer than 500 have survived in all grades, certified and raw. […]

Bold inks stand out against bright premium paper. The full borders are balanced much nicer than one would expect for the grade.

A beautiful virtually new note that exhibits more than ample borders, vivid color, and white paper. Eye appeal is excellent!

CAC. Blazing luster and a sharp strike with nice clean surfaces.

Warm, even golden-brown surfaces with strong original mint luster.

R-5. Similar to the regular issue dies, except the motto GOD OUR TRUST is set directly into the field without a scroll above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This is a lovely example with a gorgeous turquoise tint when tilted under a light.

R-3. Regular issue dies with a plain edge, but struck in bronze rather than the regular issue copper-nickel. Thin planchet variety struck with medallic alignment. This was the Mint’s first time to experiment with bronze. This sharply struck example blends a considerable amount of mint red with soft brown toning.

Crisp white luster and a sharp strike with pleasing clean surfaces. A lovely example of this popular Civil War date.