Attractive light silver-gray toning with strong detail on this scarce New Orleans issue. Liberty’s gown folds and the eagle’s feathers remain well-defined, showing only light high-point wear. A pleasing, original AU example of a popular early O-mint quarter.

Very scarce in any grade with a mere 6,500 minted. This is a choice original coin with solid detail and attractive surfaces that retain considerable mint luster.

Flashy and very nice for the grade with bright luster and a sharp strike. A relatively high mintage of 260,775 but few have survived in high grade.

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 […]

This issue had a mintage of 580,000 but true Mint State examples are notably scarce, with most pieces encountered today showing considerable circulation. This is a boldly struck example with an attractive silver-gray patina and light gold accents. Well-struck, original, and appealing with just a few coins grading finer at PCGS.

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. Well struck with glossy chocolate brown surfaces that display a tiny trace of red.

Open Wreath. Well struck and lustrous with satiny smooth surfaces and just a few trivial marks.

Well struck and lustrous with semi proof-like surfaces and a faint golden hue.