This impressive near-Mint State survivor from the historic Charlotte Mint retains abundant frosty mint luster beneath rich honey-gold coloration. Sharply detailed for the issue, with strong definition throughout Liberty’s curls and the eagle’s feathers, while the surfaces remain notably clean and attractive. Only the faintest trace of friction separates this piece from full Mint State […]

Plain Edge. The first coiner’s name to appear in California newspapers was Norris, Gregg & Norris and they were very probably the first private company to issue gold in California. These half eagles were struck from 100% California Gold in May of 1849. The present example is sharply struck with semi proof-like fields and has […]

Large Date. C-1. A highly attractive near-Gem with bold, well-defined detail throughout both sides. Surfaces display rich, original chocolate-brown coloration with subtle lighter brown and olive highlights, indicative of originality and careful preservation. Luster remains visible beneath the patina and only minor, unobtrusive marks are present, fully consistent with the assigned grade.

An outstanding example of this first-year gold dollar with rich original orange-gold color and remarkably smooth surfaces. Satiny luster radiates across both sides, highlighting the sharply detailed portrait and crisply defined reverse wreath. This premium-quality MS64+ offers exceptional eye appeal.

Boldly struck with sharp definition in Liberty’s hair and the wreath, and rich, original orange-gold luster. The surfaces are well-preserved for the grade, with only minor marks visible, and the overall eye appeal is strong.

A scarce New Orleans issue showing attractive original surfaces with just light, high-point rub. Well-defined stars and devices remain sharp, complemented by lustrous surfaces with pleasing natural gray-gold and blue toning and solid eye appeal for the grade. An elusive early quarter that saw a mintage of just 16,000 with a low survival rate. Only […]

Problem-free with smooth medium-gray surfaces and pleasing overall originality. LIBERTY is bold across the shield, while the reverse eagle retains strong feather definition and clear lettering throughout. A scarce date with a mintage of just 16,000 and a low survival rate. PCGS estimates just 450 known in all grades, graded and raw.

Well detailed with a well defined head, stars, and wreath. The surfaces are lustrous and mostly white with light toning mainly at the borders.

A historic Gold Rush issue from the famed California assayers, this 1850 Moffat $5 represents one of the most tangible links to early Western commerce. Rich golden surfaces display pleasing original color with soft, satiny luster throughout. Light handling consistent with the grade is visible, yet the overall eye appeal remains strong for this challenging […]