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 choice Mint State example with a warm, even tan-brown patina that blankets the surfaces with satiny mint luster. The strike is very sharp for the issue, with strong feather detail on the eagle and a well-defined wreath. Light marks consistent with the MS62 grade are present, but the coin remains original and is highly […]

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.

CAC. A beautifully preserved Proof example with deeply mirrored fields and razor-sharp strike definition. Frosted devices contrast against reflective surfaces, creating strong cameo appeal. Iridescent silver-gray, blue, and lavender toning enhances eye appeal. A scarce issue (50 to 75 known) in premium certified condition, further endorsed by CAC.

CAC. A sharply struck and highly attractive Gem. Strike quality is notably strong for the date. Surfaces are bright white and lustrous, exhibiting vibrant original mint luster with soft, satiny brilliance that flows evenly across both sides. Only a few faint, well-hidden marks are visible under magnification, fully consistent with the MS-65 designation. Overall preservation […]

A beautiful, high-end example of this early Seated Liberty issue. Fully struck with razor-sharp detail throughout, the surfaces are drenched in rich, satiny luster beneath a delicate veil of champagne-gold toning accented by subtle rose and peripheral iridescence. Exceptionally clean for the grade, with outstanding eye appeal.