Moffat & Co. of San Francisco struck rectangular gold ingots and gold coins. They produced $5 pieces in 1849 and 1850 and $10 pieces in 1849. The words MOFFAT & CO appear on Liberty’s coronet instead of LIBERTY as seen on regular U.S. Mint issues. This is one of the few mint state survivors of […]

Low R-7. The obverse displays CENT at the top, the date at the bottom, and one star on each side of the center. The center is setup to be a ring planchet but remains unperforated. The reverse is blank except for dentils around the border. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. A light dusting […]

The scarcest Braided Hair Half Cent in mint state. This is a very attractive spot free example, with glossy choice chocolate brown surfaces.

Strong detail with pleasing color and choice surfaces.

A pleasing example of this scarce Dahlonega Mint issue which saw a mintage of just 8,382 coins. This 1850-D  Dollar displays warm, original yellow-gold color with subtle orange undertones and genuine Mint State luster. Liberty’s portrait shows clear central definition, with bold stars and legible dentils framing the obverse. The reverse features a well-defined wreath […]

Satiny white luster and a sharp strike, with just minor marks, but nothing of significance that distracts from this coin’s excellent eye appeal. Early ‘O’ Mint halves are hard to find with this kind of flash!

Chemical Bank. A bright proof with deep black inking. Vignettes include the state comptroller’s die at left, three dogs chasing startled birds at center, and two allegorical females shearing wheat at right. Printed on India paper mounted to cardstock, this example displays six typical POC’s across the signature lines.

Remainder. Iron Bank. Very well centered with attractive orange and black color and bright original paper. Vignettes include  larger portraits of Washington and John Marshall as well as small portraits of Adams and Jackson bisected by anchors.

Farmer’s Bank of Washington Co.. Vignettes include an allegorical woman representing Agriculture gazing at a distant factory at top left, and the State Bank Department die at bottom left. An oval vignette of a young girl shading her eyes is at bottom right. Printed on India paper with 4 typical POC’s along the signature lines. […]