From the early years of California gold coinage, displaying rich, original gold color with satiny mint luster flowing through the fields and devices. Liberty’s portrait is well defined, with bold hair detail and crisp stars, while the reverse eagle and shield show strong central definition. Light abrasions and scattered contact marks are present, consistent with the […]

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.

A pleasing better date ‘Three’, offering warm, even yellow-gold color and softly frosted luster. The strike is solid overall, with good definition in the intricate headdress and clear central detail on the reverse wreath. Surfaces are generally clean for the grade, showing only light, scattered marks consistent with the MS61 designation.