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Tremendous detail from a very positive strike, which collectors like better to see than wishy-washy detail; furthermore, the gemmy surfaces show vivid

The fully brilliant Gem we now hand over bidders beats (from a technical angle) practically all of the Mint State 65 examples that have passed through

Frosty with the same satin-effect found on the 1908 half eagles of this design. A choice coin.

All grade AU50 to AU58.

As the second year Indian Quarter Eagle in U.S. coinage history, the 1909 enjoys unflagging demand among both type collectors and 20th century gold sp

Key date in the series: only 55,680 minted. Bright mint luster and attractive, almost pulsating golden-orange hue with one. It is easy to see this pie

Strong mintmark and its low mintage always brings out bidders when a nice 1911-D quarter eagle like this surfaces. PCGS grades it accurately, and we f

Lustrous, but scratched on reverse in field in front of the eagle.

Much scarcer than the 1912-1913 and 1915-1929 dates, with weak areas usually found on the lower feathers of the war bonnet worn by the Indian.

By 1915 orders for Proof gold were reduced to a trickle, in fact, only 100 were coined of the Indian quarter eagle and most are found in lower grade r

Sharply struck and lustrous. A choice example.

Another sharply struck, lustrous coin from the later period. This is the year Charles Lindberg made his famous solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

About as close to watertight Mint State 62 frost and choiceness as can be expected, this gleaming example is ideal for a gold Type set.

Strong metal flow augments the already showy mint luster that covers the surfaces, giving the coin a brand new, glowing orange-gold appearance. The mi

The mostly honey-gold surfaces display modest, yet pleasing cartwheel luster effects as the coin turns under the light. Only scattered marks and faint

Smooth golden color with some mint luster still gleaming around the legends on both sides. A relatively well struck and obviously carefully preserved

Smooth surface on either side with the unique (for a $3 gold piece) "O" mintmark for New Orleans. This southern branch mint would never ag...

A lustrous example, fully struck with rippling gold color, only a portion of the ribbon bow that holds the wreath together shows any weakness. The sec

Lustrous and suitable for a Type Set even though it may run a few dollars more than a commoner 1854-dated $3 gold piece.

This handsome coin sports luster on both sides and the desirable S mintmark for San Francisco below the wreath. Only 34,500 minted.

One of the less expensive yet still low mintage dates from the early period of this strange denomination, only 20,891 pieces were made. 1857 saw the t

Somewhat marked and scruffy surface, and yet there is luster aplenty around the major devices. The rims are a little knocked about, so assign it a fai

Among the San Francisco Mint $3 pieces, excepting of course the unique 1870-S, the 1860-S is in a world all by itself -- the one of the rarest dates i

A lustrous, well struck example of this low mintage date from the opening year of the American Civil War, or, as the Southerners like to call it, the

A briefly minted $3 gold piece due, no doubt, to low demand from gold bullion depositors; and a year that is usually seen with at least ten points of

Lustrous and clean-surfaced, with nice appealing preservation to entice the buyer. This is among the low mintage rarities in the 1860s, a coin with 2,

The 1866 $3 gold coin, of which just 4,000 circulation strikes were made, is another entry in the group of rarities from the 1860s. Perhaps as few as

Heavily scratched including rim bumps. Still lustrous, though. 1868's mintage is low, with only 4,030 pieces struck.

Fully lustrous with only light signs that it ever actually circulated; the fields are mainly prooflike (as is often the case with this year) while the

This one, although it has been gently cleaned, is nevertheless one of the low-mintage rarities in the $3 gold series. The details are nicely portrayed

Some graffiti in the fields mars this otherwise lustrous Mint State three dollar gold piece.

Lustrous and generally well preserved. An affordable issue.

With mintage of only 3,000 pieces, the 1879 is among the scarcer dates in the series. Creamy gold surfaces eddy and churn with almost "frothy&q...

Final year of the design. Lustrous with some faint hairlines but overall choiceness that assures its firm foundation in the Mint State category. Only

A $4 denomination, one of the strangest ever proposed by the United States government, came about as interest in a gold coin for use internationally g

This coin radiates attractive golden color, with no detracting marks or problems; there is even some remaining luster present around the stars and leg

A coin with some problems, that is plain to see, yet one with the whole weight of America's history stacked behind it giving it a boost in the e...

An very pleasing example with choice surfaces. Mint frost remains with light yellow gold traces around the stars, legends, and within devices. Weakly

Small Stars, variety Breen 2-B with a star just touching the upper curve of the eagle's beak. This is relatively common in relation to other var...

Used in jewelry, the surface has the worn "sweated" appearance of such a coin, and yet shows clear devices, the full 3/2 overdate, and is ...

A satiny frosted example of this early gold half eagle. Supple underlying luster is enveloped in pale yellow-golden iridescence. A pleasing example of

Some graffiti on the surface of this otherwise lustrous, well struck early half eagle. The year 1806 contains two distinct date varieties, this piece

Original satin luster remains throughout untoned golden surfaces, with the usual wear only on the highest points of Liberty's face, shoulder, an...

The large date, large 5 variety is one of four major subvarieties in the 1810 half eagle stable. This well struck piece has a nice impression of Liber

The 1840-C is the second rarest C-mint Half Eagle, behind only the 1842-C Small Date. A well known rarity in all grades, the 1840-C is typically encou

Only 40,120 pieces were struck for this early half eagle which is also he first year which New Orleans issued half eagles. This coin is boldly struck

The 1842-O is one of the rarest of all New Orleans Half Eagles. Winter estimates that only 3-5 pieces are extant in AU condition (we believe a few mor

If the mintage figures provide an accurate window to rarity, this is one of the most common of all Dahlonega gold coins. In fact, the mintage of 98,45

Pleasing "old gold" toning on well struck devices. An inexpensive O-mint issue (82,000 made with the large letters reverse).

This coin is just lightly peppered with light hits with no major marks worth noting. The eagle feathers and hair detail has an above average strike.