Kagin's September 2017 West Coast Auction

A satiny and lustrous yellow-gold “slug” with the typical rounded obverse rim that droops off to the edge, so familiar to specialists in these early H

Lightly circulated but minimally marked, this bright yellow-gold $50 piece enjoys warm golden-orange toning in the recessed design areas. The fineness

Satiny yellow-gold and boldly lustrous throughout, this impressive “slug” has descended through the decades with its physical well-being intact and wi

A lovely example of both the variety and the new reeded edge style. The honey-gold surfaces are host to lively retained luster and rich orange-gold ir

Somewhat satiny in appearance at arm’s length with only a few light marks present to the unaided eye. The central eagle device is soft on its highest

This soft honey-gold $50 “ingot” enjoys warm orange highlights, especially on the obverse – the reverse casts an olive-gold glow. Low magnification re

This impressive specimen is as fine as many examples of the type and grade known today that were not at the bottom of the ocean for 130 years. The sur

An important Condition Census Humbert $50 “ingot” that will set one fortunate bidder distinctly apart from the pack at hammer time. This impressive me

This lustrous yellow-gold example of the variety exhibits traces of lively olive iridescence. The obverse rim is without serious blemishes, though we

Henry Ford’s lifelong personal assistant, Frank Campbell,” Assistant Secretary to Henry Ford” as he signed his letters, corresponds here with Charles

This deep yellow-gold specimen exhibits olive and peach highlights throughout. Small but natural planchet flaws dot the surfaces, as struck, and not v

This glittering orange-yellow Bechtler dollar is satiny in appearance with lively reflectivity in the deep design recesses. The luster is strong throu

This bright yellow-gold privately issued half eagle from the halcyon days of the ‘49ers is flushed with warm olive iridescent blessings. The surfaces

Cast. Fineness: 20 ¾ CARAT. Weight: 444.0 grains. Dimensions: approximately 35.0 mm long, 15.0 mm wide, and 3.7 mm thick. This deep lustrous ye...

This deep honey-gold specimen enjoys soft but active underlying luster throughout, especially on the reverse. Only faintly marked to the unassisted ey

Deep yellow-gold with a lustrous personality and a rich display of varied peach iridescence throughout. A generous amount of bold mint frost ignites t

This honey-gold coin is a Condition Census example of the variety and one of only six certification events for the variety at NGC in all grades. Some

This bears an early date of March 19, 1851. It is interesting to note that no Moffat & Co. coin is dated 1851, having been under contract at tha...

An exemplary example of an issue designed remarkably like the federal double eagles of the era. The deep golden surfaces are awash with bold cartwheel

10 x 8 ½". Black ink on off white, blank verso. One of stars of the current offering, quite probably unique. This advertisement, meant to ...

Deep yellow-gold with bold sunset-orange and lively peach toning throughout. The devices are sharp and only modestly diminished by circulation. This c

Deep yellow-gold with a decided olive cast, this Humbert eagle was well-used before it began its fateful journey aboard the S.S. Central America. The

This brightly lustrous lemon-yellow specimen is a pleasure to behold. Frosty mint bloom brightens the protected areas of this well-struck Assay Office

Deep yellow-gold with a definitive olive glow throughout. The rare variety with a plugged 5 in the date, here rightfully called AU. The 2 in the date

Our grade: EF details despite the seawater effect – this coin had only been in circulation for a year when it went to the bottom of the Atlantic; it a

Incredibly lustrous, boldly struck, and amazingly beautiful even after having been at the mercy of the Atlantic Ocean for well over a century! The dee

This sparkling orange-gold San Francisco Mint double eagle is one of thousands of such examples of the date that went to the bottom of the briny deep

VF for sharpness with consideration for the effects of sand and sea. Pale, silver, grey with even moderate corrosion that allows most of the details t

(Erroneously called Kagin 3 on holder.) H.H. Pierson / W.W. Light arc above, DENTIST on a straight line below in the upper half of the engine turned d

Counterstamped vertically on the host obverse: J.L. POLHEMUS arcs above a miniature mortar and pestle, DRUGGIST / 190 J ST. COR. 7TH immediately below

Counterstamped vertically on the host obverse. Medium steel grey throughout with deeper slate highlights. Careful examination reveals a curious M and

Perfectly centered counterstamp just above the date on the obverse, deeply impressed and darker overall than the silver-grey host coin. Choice for the

This is one of 3500 of these 2 ½ ounce gold pieces struck from transfer dies of the original Kellogg & Company 1855 dies—today considered o...

An extremely lustrous yellow-gold DCAM example with heavily frosted motifs and richly mirrored fields. Specifically modelled after a Kellogg $50 of th

“United States Issue.” The silver-grey surfaces exhibit sharp design elements throughout despite the minor etching caused by decades under the sea. De

“Louisiana Issue.” The silver-gray surfaces are pleasing to the eye with a sharpness of design that was barely affected by the seawater it called home

Weight: 22 pounds with original clapper Size: 10.25” diameter base, 8.5” tall, 5” diameter top Inscribed: Winfield Scott/ New Your 1851 Constructed

This deep honey-gold specimen exhibits countless tiny marks when seen through a loupe, the most obvious a dig on Miss Liberty’s cheek, all no doubt fa

An attractive and clean example of the first variety listed by Breen and Gillio. Attributed to Joseph Brothers. Examples of this variety were reported

A very attractive, lightly toned example of this popular early issue by Joseph Brothers. Surfaces consistent with a higher grade.

From our sale of the Jack Totheroh Collection noted on the holder. Another popular early issue by Joseph Brothers. Die state II.

A third early Joseph Brothers issue. Net graded due to a fine scratch on the cheek. DSIV with coin die orientation.

Rare Frontier, Deviercy & Co. issue with iconic mirror imaged 4 in the denomination. Unlisted late die state with terminally shattered obverse d...

A bright but mildly flatly struck example of this relatively common variety by Antoine Nouizillet. Die state I.

Heavy die lines on the obverse as usually seen with this variety by Antoine Nouizillet. Die state II?

Popular eagle reverse often incorrectly called the Peacock design. Attributed to Frontier, Deviercy and Co. Probably dipped, minor delamination on rev

Jay Roe Collection noted on the holder, indicating this was part of the 2003 Bowers and Merena sale of the Jay Roe collection. Probably the first issu

The most available of the Gaime Guillemot and Company issues. Bright and possibly net graded due to some marks on the reverse.

Rarely seen die state II of this Deriberpe issue.

Nicely made issue by Antoine Nouizillet. DS-III.