CAC. Though the mintage was substantial at over 1 million coins, few examples survive today in high Mint State condition. This piece displays crisp detail in the central star and shield with satiny luster across both obverse and reverse. The reverse wreath and Roman numeral III are sharply defined, with soft golden accents at the […]

Sharply struck with rich satiny silver-white luster and no significant marks.

N-4. Pleasing medium brown surfaces.

Farmers and Merchants Bank. Ashland. A lovely note with black ink and large red protectors. A central vignette features a cattle drive. Quite eye appealing!

A scarce date with a mintage of 30,000 and an estimated survival of just 200 pieces according to PCGS. This is a well detailed pleasing example with bright surfaces that retain some mint luster. There are minor marks as is typical for the grade but none of the heavy marks that tend to plague these […]

Scarce in any grade with a mintage of 26,000. This is a well detailed, pleasing example.

CAC. S.S. Central America. 20A Spiked Shield. Here’s a Gem Type-1 “Twenty” from the S.S. Central America Shipwreck Hoard. It has the special PCGS gold foil label and comes with the elaborate faux book entitled, “America’s Greatest Treasure Ship”. The coin itself has rich orange-gold luster, a great strike and fabulous mint ‘bloom”.

CAC. This Gem example displays outstanding luster, a sharp strike, and smooth fields, with minimal contact marks and excellent preservation. While the obverse has a crisp white appearance, the reverse offers a silver-gray background with a light gold hue and a splash of turquoise toning.

Bank of the District of  Columbia. Very attractive with strong red and black inks and solid paper. Vignettes include a small group, a female portrait, and ‘Justice’. Considered a fraudulent bank and in business less than a year.