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!

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

Well detailed with choice original surfaces.

These were the first half dollars struck on new steam powered coin presses and just 1,200 were minted. This example retains substantial detail in Liberty’s curls, cap, and drapery folds, with only light wear evident on the high points. The eagle’s wings and shield are well defined, and the coin exhibits soft silver-gray coloration with […]

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.

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.

Small 5c. An attractive survivor from the final year of the Capped Bust half dime series. This example offers satiny luster with light silver-gray brilliance and subtle golden highlights at the rims. The strike is sharp, showing fine detail in Liberty’s curls and cap, as well as the eagle’s feathers and shield lines. Surfaces are […]

A very rare and highly desirable early Proof from the first year of Christian Gobrecht’s new Seated Liberty design. Just 30 proofs were struck and today about 25 have survived. This coin displays sharp definition in Liberty’s figure, shield, and gown folds, with reflective fields that retain attractive mirrored surfaces. The reverse wreath is crisply […]