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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.

Another exciting opportunity to acquire an early No Motto piece from this small but nicely varied consignment of Liberty fives. Well struck with only

An evenly worn example of an early Philadelphia Half Eagle.

Although cleaned at one time, the resulting state of things is every bit in line with EF40 quality otherwise in terms of strike details and attractive

A very scarce New Orleans issue that is seldom seen in any grade--XF coins are rated a mid-R.6 with an estimated 19-20 pieces believed to exist. This

Bright golden surfaces with an average strike on this scarcer D-mint half eagle. Typically found in the VF-XF grade range, this piece displays scatter

This is the rarest Coronet half eagle struck at the New Orleans Mint and an important date in the series, with a mintage of only 12,000 coins. This sp

A scarce Dahlonega half eagle that is considerably more difficult to locate in all grades than the previous five years from this mint. The 1848-D is a

Variety 22-L. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). Centered date; high reverse mintmark that touches both the stem...

This issue is surprisingly scarce in all grades and especially when approaching Mint State . This coin has quite a bit of remaining luster in the deep

An evenly worn example of an early Philadelphia Half Eagle.

A fully struck example of a No Motto Half Eagle. Dull greenish/gold on both the obverse and reverse.

The 1856-O is tied with the 1892-O for lowest mintage honors among New Orleans Mint Half Eagles with just 10,000 coins produced each year, and is esti

The 1856-S has a relatively high mintage with 105,100 pieces produced. However, because of where it was produced, most of the mintage entered circulat

The 1857-O is a very scarce O-mint Half Eagle that is R.5 with only 60-65 pieces believed known today in all grades. Seldom seen above EF, only 13,000

Although the coin has been cleaned, this process, while noticeable to the unaided eye, was done judiciously enough that most collectors won't ob...

A mid-grade example of a rare S-mint issue that is prohibitively rare in higher grades and unknown in Mint State . Very few of the 18,000 pieces orig

With an original mintage of only 4,465 pieces, this Civil War issue is a prized commodity at all levels of preservation. The otherwise gold surfaces y

An exceptionally rare half eagle in the No Motto series. Only 2,442 business strikes were produced during this tumultuous Civil War year, and as one m

A better date No Motto Half Eagle that has a typical strike on the hair curls. The surfaces are lightly peppered with contact marks, but nothing worth

This is the very scarce No Motto Type of 1866 carrying the desirable San Francisco "S" mintmark. Low production numbers are standard for S...

Addition of IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll above the eagle came to the larger gold coins ($5 and above) in 1866. By 1868, when this piece was minted, the

Precious few 1869-S Half Eagles have survived from an original mintage of 31,000 pieces, and those that have are apt to grade no finer than VF. Flicke

Another low mintage date from San Francisco Mint, this time recording a mintage of only 25,000 pieces. Evenly worn with somewhat weaker devices on the

In a year when small gold production in Philadelphia was more focused on the Three Dollar piece, just 3,488 Half Eagles were minted for commercial pur

The S mintmark is fully outlined but quite faint, a diagnostic for this rare date. Not fully struck. The obverse is minutely granular in places. A mer

A predictably elusive Carson City Half Eagle, one of just 11,828 pieces struck, that saw heavy 19th century demand. This coin is original and evenly w

Only 1,432 business strikes were produced of this rare issue, the lowest production of any With Motto Half Eagle. Very few survive in any grade. This

A lustrous example whose golden brilliance whirls dizzily around the surface with only light intervening bagmarks. A sharp impression was left by the

Lustrous, choice and well struck with the usual light contact marks (these were shipped in wooden kegs from the Mint to the various distribution cente

This is a nearly blemish-free case in point of the slightly better 1904 P-mint in this grade: sleek reddish orange gold in color, with mint bloom that

A lustrous, well struck example from the first year's issue at the Denver Mint. Denver had remained an Assay Office since its founding in 1860, ...

Very choice quality. Each side has a beaming deeper-gold center that is surrounded by a nice margin of frosty-gold color. Struck with technical exactn

Lustrous and well preserved first-year of issue for the Indian design.

A lustrous and adequately preserved choice coin that has hints of beautiful lemon and rose gold color.

(SEGS graded MS63.) Net grade MS62 from the dullish high points and subdued luster. Possibly could grade MS63 at PCGS or NGC.

Only 3,615 pieces are believed to have been struck of this small eagle 1797 $10 gold issue, from March 25 through May 2 of that year. Breen only knew

Very frosty and original appearing with only a few light contact marks in the field before Liberty. The rims are broad and choice without impairment.

A few scattered marks in the surface. Desirable with this controlled strike on the central devices, and a nice example from the mint at New Orleans in

(PCI graded MS60). A lustrous example of this low mintage date from Philadelphia, and the second year of issue with IN GOD WE TRUST above the eagle, a

Lightly toned with some traces of prooflike surface on either side. The New Orleans mint never struck large numbers of $10 gold piece. 1892-O is typic

A nice flow of golden frost from center to periphery possessed by this frosty 1899. Normal bagmarks.

This is a choice case in point of the high quality sometimes found in this MS63 grade: sleek gold in color, with mint bloom that grabs hold of the ful

A wonderful reminder of what a 1906 should look like in this grade: full reddish gold in color, with mint bloom that dazzles your eye with every squar

The profile Augustus Saint-Gaudens chose for this innovative $10 design originated in a figure of Nike ('Victory'), part of his General Sher...

This is a well-struck example with good details. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of wear. A nice yellow gold piece with notable reddish tinte

Early PCGS holder. A nice golden luster shoots from this choice Mint State 64 coin. Meticulous strike on every device, including the key feather vanes

Gold-gold satin frost is boldly hypnotic on this fresh-appearing 1926 ten. Since our observation is that this date is always or nearly always fully st

The otherwise orange-gold color yields to warmer golden-rose hues toward the centers, much like that seen on the majority of this heavily hoarded date

Early PCGS holder. This warmly colored example displays beams of golden metallic detail in virtually all areas and shows the usual small contact marks

Early PCGS holder. Luxuriant orange-gold color is seen over each side with light accents of toning and choiceness apparent throughout.