Moffat & Co. of San Francisco struck rectangular gold ingots and gold coins. They produced $5 pieces in 1849 and 1850 and $10 pieces in 1849. The words MOFFAT & CO appear on Liberty’s coronet instead of LIBERTY as seen on regular U.S. Mint issues. This is one of the few mint state survivors of […]

The first regular issue U.S. Double Eagle. The unique 1849 in the Smithsonian Museum is technically a pattern. This is a pleasing example with sharp detail and bright lustrous surfaces.

The scarcest Braided Hair Half Cent in mint state. This is a very attractive spot free example, with glossy choice chocolate brown surfaces.

Strong detail with glossy light brown surfaces and just a touch of rub.

Strong detail with pleasing color and choice surfaces.

Lustrous white surfaces and a sharp strike with minimal marks.

A scarce date with a mintage of just 227,000. That was the lowest half dollar production at the Philadelphia mint since 1815. This is a sharply detailed example with just light high-point wear.

Well detailed with rich steel-gray surfaces.

Remainder. Windham County Bank. A central vignette features three allegorical females next to a bust of George Washington. Four large denomination counters flank the right and left sides. Great black and red ink flows across premium white paper. Super eye appeal!