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 […]

CAC. A beautifully preserved and very rare proof with perhaps 10-15 known. This example exhibits sharply defined devices and reflective fields that remain clearly evident beneath smooth, even steel-brown surfaces. Liberty’s portrait is crisply rendered, with strong hair detail and star definition, while the reverse wreath displays excellent leaf structure and a fully formed bow. […]

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. A highly attractive near-Gem with bold, well-defined detail throughout both sides. Surfaces display rich, original chocolate-brown coloration with subtle lighter brown and olive highlights, indicative of originality and careful preservation. Luster remains visible beneath the patina and only minor, unobtrusive marks are present, fully consistent with the assigned grade.

Boldly struck with sharp definition in Liberty’s hair and the wreath, and rich, original orange-gold luster. The surfaces are well-preserved for the grade, with only minor marks visible, and the overall eye appeal is strong.

A desirable New Orleans issue from the first year of the U.S. gold dollar series. This example offers bright luster with rich, original yellow-gold color and pleasing overall eye appeal. Well struck for the type, with sharp central detail and bold lettering. Light contact marks are present, consistent with the grade, yet the surfaces remain […]

A scarce New Orleans issue showing attractive original surfaces with just light, high-point rub. Well-defined stars and devices remain sharp, complemented by lustrous surfaces with pleasing natural gray-gold and blue toning and solid eye appeal for the grade. An elusive early quarter that saw a mintage of just 16,000 with a low survival rate. Only […]

Well detailed with a well defined head, stars, and wreath. The surfaces are lustrous and mostly white with light toning mainly at the borders.

A historic Gold Rush issue from the famed California assayers, this 1850 Moffat $5 represents one of the most tangible links to early Western commerce. Rich golden surfaces display pleasing original color with soft, satiny luster throughout. Light handling consistent with the grade is visible, yet the overall eye appeal remains strong for this challenging […]