Military Endorsement. A lovely uncancelled Richmond $50 with strong color, attractive paper, and a well deserved ‘EPQ’ designation. Issued by Edward A. Palfrey, Captain and ACS, on September 27th, 1861. Three vignettes include a central vignette of Pallas (agriculture) and Ceres (industry), one of George Washington at right, and Justice at left. Signatures are still […]

PF-4. Vignettes display George Washington in the center and Tellus on the left. Well printed with a bright appearance.

Breen-8002. Just 4 original CSA half dollars were struck. NYC coin dealer J.W. Scott purchased the dies in 1879. He also purchased 500 1861 Seated Halves (allegedly O-mints), planed off the design of the Federal reverse and struck the CSA reverse. This is a particularly nice coin for the grade. The CSA side is well […]

A highly appealing example of this historic Civil War-era issue, retaining substantial original silver-white mint luster. The surfaces are smooth and attractive for the grade, with only light friction visible on the highest points and remarkably few distracting marks. Sharply detailed throughout, with outstanding eye appeal.

A well-detailed example with smooth surfaces and attractive original toning in deeper slate-gray hues. Luster remains evident beneath the patina, and overall eye appeal is solid for the grade. Old green label holder.

A highly attractive example of this scarcer Civil War era New Orleans half dollar, retaining considerable original mint luster beneath the lightest touch of circulation. Sharply detailed throughout with strong definition on Liberty and the eagle, while the smooth silver-gray surfaces display excellent eye appeal for the AU50 grade. The State of Louisiana formally seized […]

A scarce date with a mintage of 96,000 and the issue saw heavy circulation, resulting in a low survival rate of well circulated coins. In fact, no mint state examples are known. This is an attractive choice Fine with a bold LIBERTY and pleasing natural gray surfaces.

A scarce date with a mintage of 96,000 and a low survival rate of mostly low quality coins. In fact, a mint state 1861-S has never been grade at PCGS or NGC. This is a very attractive example with soft silver-gray surfaces that show smooth, even circulation wear with strong remaining detail throughout Liberty’s seated […]

Outstanding for the grade with a sharp strike and strong silvery luster. The surfaces are choice with just minor tics, well within the allowance for the grade. Remnants of a 0 are visible at the base of the second 1 in the date.