Breen-8002. Just 4 original CSA half dollars were struck. NYC coin dealer J.W. Scott purchased the dies in 1879. He also purchased 500 1861 Seated Halves (allegedly O-mints), planed off the design of the Federal reverse and struck the CSA reverse. This is a particularly nice coin for the grade. The CSA side is well […]

CSA Scott Restrike Half Dollar. In 1879 J.W. Scott purchased the original C.S.A. half dollar die from Ebenezer Locke Mason, Jr., who had originally acquired it from Dr. B. F. Taylor, former chief coiner of the New Orleans Mint. Scott overstruck 500 1861-dated halves with the die after planing off the reverses, then paired the […]

CAC. Sharply struck and very flashy with blazing mint luster and spot-free surfaces. A beautiful copper-nickel cent with tremendous eye appeal.

CAC. A beautiful near-Gem with rich luster and velvety clean surfaces. This popular Civil War issue is sharply struck and processes outstanding eye appeal.

A lovely proof with bright reflective surfaces and attractive light toning. The devices are lightly frosted and the eye appeal is outstanding. An even 1,000 minted.

A scarce date from a long line-up of better San Francisco Mint issues from the 1850’s and 1860’s. Just 15,500 coins struck and it is estimated that only 70 to 80 pieces have survived. Most are well worn and PCGS has yet to grade a single coin mint state. This is a pleasing high-end XF […]

Sharply struck with lustrous white surfaces and just light high-point rub.

Outstanding for the grade with a sharp strike and strong silvery luster. The surfaces are choice with just minor tics, well within the allowance for the grade. Remnants of a 0 are visible at the base of the second 1 in the date.

A well center early legal tender with strong inks and original paper.