Well struck with flashy luster and rich orange-gold surfaces. 1845 is the most common quarter eagle in the 1840’s, but any early date is a prize in mint state.

A scarce and highly desirable early Dahlonega half eagle. The obverse retains sharp detail throughout Liberty’s portrait, with bold hair definition, a clear coronet inscription, and strong stars and date. Light rub is confined to the highest points. The reverse eagle is well defined, with crisp feather detail, a bold shield, and a clear D mintmark […]

A desirable Dahlonega Mint half eagle showing rich original gold color and strong remaining luster in the protected areas. Light circulation is evident on the high points, yet the devices remain sharply defined with pleasing surfaces for the grade. An attractive AU55 example of this popular Southern gold issue from this historic Georgia mint.

A desirable early Dahlonega Half Eagle in an early green label holder. This lightly worn example retains strong design definition for the grade, with Liberty’s portrait bold and well outlined and the reverse eagle showing clear feather detail and a distinct shield. Surfaces exhibit attractive, rich yellow-gold color with fewer marks than typically encountered for […]

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.