A historically significant Civil War issue struck under King Charles I during the Royalist occupation of Exeter. This example displays even mid-grade wear with central devices that are well defined, atypical for the issue, while the surrounding legends remains largely bold. The equestrian portrait is strong, though lightly worn, and the reverse shows the shield […]

A pleasing, well-preserved colonial copper with rich chocolate-brown surfaces and strong underlying luster. The strike is bold for the type, with clear portrait detail and a well-defined seated Hibernia reverse. Light, even patina insures originality and enhances eye appeal.

A handsome pillar dollar with strong detail and pleasing, original medium-brown patina. Both pillars and waves are well defined, and the crowned shield displays solid detail for the grade. Light, even wear is present, with smooth, problem-free surfaces. An attractive, high-grade example of this classic Spanish colonial type.

An impressive Mint State survivor from the late 18th century, this Saxon thaler offers strong eye appeal and remarkable preservation for the type. The strike is bold, with clear definition in the portrait and the intricate reverse arms and wreath. The surfaces display a rich, original patina of deep gray and warm golden tones, with […]

Narrow Shield. Even chocolate-brown surfaces with solid eye appeal for the grade. Well-centered with clear legends, a distinct horse’s head and plow on the obverse, and a boldly defined narrow shield reverse. Honest circulation wear with pleasing, problem-free surfaces throughout.

A scarce and desirable Colonial issue with strong remaining detail and smooth, chocolate-brown surfaces. The horse head obverse is bold with clear legends and date, while the reverse shield retains sharp vertical striping.  Even wear is consistent with the grade and pleasing overall eye appeal.

Highly desirable “Horned Bust” variety with Miller 33.1-Z.8 attribution. Warm, even chocolate-brown surfaces with pleasing natural patina and strong remaining detail for the grade. Legends are bold and the distinctive horned bust feature is clearly visible. A scarce and attractive colonial issue in impressive Extremely Fine+ condition.

UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils. This remarkable early American issue, in MS65 BN, offers exceptional preservation for the type. The surfaces display rich, original chocolate-brown color with smooth, glossy fields and outstanding eye appeal. Struck with impressive sharpness, the sundial and “FUGIO” motif are well defined, while the linked chain reverse is bold and complete. A […]

United States, 4 Cinq. An exceptional Mint State example of America’s first authorized coinage, the 1787 Fugio Cent. Struck in copper following Benjamin Franklin’s famous design, this historic issue features the radiant sun and sundial with the admonition “Mind Your Business,” a uniquely American message reflecting industry and self-reliance. This specimen exhibits remarkably bold design […]