Crisp white luster and a sharp strike.

A beautiful near-Gem with heavy white frost on the design that contrasts with watery semi proof-like fields. The strike is needle-sharp and the surfaces show just minimal minor tics.

Sharply struck with bright lustrous surfaces displaying modest frost and a vibrant cartwheel.

An outstanding ‘plus’ designated Gem with beautiful smooth white surfaces and very few marks. The strike is extremely bold and thick white luster drenches both sides of the coin. Just a handful of coins have graded finer at PCGS with a single 66+ topping the list.

A very well centered open back ‘Martha’ that displays bold color and premium white paper.

Portrait of Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War under Lincoln. A well centered bright note with strong color, original paper, and plenty of eye appeal.

Portrait of Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War under Lincoln. More than ample borders surround strong inks.  The paper is bright and original. Wonderful eye appeal!

A beautiful example with bold inks, brilliant white paper, and well balanced margins. Only 4 notes grade finer at PMG.

Portrait of Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War under Lincoln. A pleasing bright note with strong color and premium paper. Plenty of eye appeal.