CAC. This beautiful example exhibits smooth, reflective fields with warm, original brown-gold toning, a fair amount of underlying copper-nickel red, and excellent contrast around the sharply defined flying eagle motif. Strike is crisp throughout, with bold feather detail and fully rendered wreath elements on the reverse. Surfaces are exceptionally well preserved, showing no noteworthy marks […]

CAC. A scarce proof from an era before proofs were available to the general public. Just 50 minted!. This attractive example displays sharply executed detail and choice reflective surfaces.  Liberty is crisply rendered, with full definition to the gown folds, shield lines, and star centers. The reverse wreath is well-formed with bold leaf detail, and […]

Smooth chocolate-brown surfaces display pleasing originality with well-defined detail in Liberty’s portrait and the reverse wreath.

An impressive survivor from the famed S.S. Central America treasure, this near-Mint 1856-S double eagle displays rich honey-gold color and strong remaining luster across both sides. Sharply detailed with only the slightest friction visible, the coin boasts exceptional eye appeal for the grade. Gold Foil Label.

This scarce date saw a mintage of 34,500 which was the 5th highest in the series. However, they saw heavy usage resulting in a low survival rate of mostly well-worn coins. Mint state examples are truly rare. This specimen, graded PCGS MS62+, offers satiny golden luster and strong overall detail. Liberty’s portrait displays sharp feather […]

A scarce and appealing better date  Gold Dollar, struck at the San Francisco Mint during the height of the Gold Rush era. This coin retains strong original gold color with light, even wear confined to the highest points. Liberty’s portrait is well defined, with clear feather detail and sharp peripheral legends. The reverse wreath is crisp […]

A very attractive near-Gem with bright lustrous surfaces.

Well struck with strong feather detail throughout the eagle’s wings, the coin exhibits smooth, lustrous surfaces accented by warm, even copper-nickel toning. Minor marks are minimal and fully consistent with the grade, preserving the coin’s pleasing overall eye appeal.

This Gem Mint State example offers strong eye appeal, with rich original copper-nickel coloration and satiny luster glowing beneath soft golden-tan patina. The strike is bold throughout, particularly on the eagle’s wing feathers and wreath details, while the surfaces remain notably clean for the issue. A highly attractive representative of this historic short-lived design.