A scarce and desirable early New Orleans gold Eagle, this 1845-O displays pleasing originality and strong eye appeal for the grade. The golden surfaces show a natural orange-gold patina with light wear expected of the XF40 designation.

A pleasing early New Orleans mint half dollar with strong detail and choice problem-free medium gray surfaces. The robust mintage of over 2 million coins is misleading, as this is a date we rarely see in any grade.

A beautiful near-Mint State example of this rare date with rich yellow-gold surfaces displaying strong original luster with only the lightest friction on Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s high points, consistent with the AU58 designation. The strike is well executed for the issue, with bold stars, a crisp coronet inscription, and clear feather detail on […]

CAC. A scarce and beautiful Proof displaying choice surfaces that are mostly mint red with light brown toning. Sharply struck throughout, with crisp star detail, full hair definition, and bold wreath elements on the reverse. Smooth, reflective fields enhance the coin’s eye appeal, while the CAC endorsement confirms its high-end quality for the grade. A lovely […]

Very nearly mint state with just the barest rub visible on the highest points of the design. The surfaces are a very attractive glossy chocolate brown.

A well-detailed early New Orleans issue with original surfaces that retain a trace of remnant mint luster.

A better early New Orleans Mint quarter with solid detail and pleasing surfaces.

A pleasing mid-grade example highlighted by warm, original honey-gold coloration and smooth, lightly circulated surfaces. Wear is even and moderate, with strong remaining detail in Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers.

This rarity is one of the most historically significant coins in American Numismatics. 1,389 pieces were struck from the first shipment of gold received from California after James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill on January 24, 1848. “CAL.” was counterstamped on the reverse to signify this fact. They are considered by many numismatists to […]