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Bright and lustrous with a good strike on the devices.

A wealth of detail seen throughout this well struck specimen. Lustrous, but showing the usual small field and device abrasions from coin-to-coin conta

The deep cameo effect consists of the contrast between richly frosted golden devices and smooth mirror fields, with the mirrors revealing (under low m

Squarely in the Gem category, just 89 Proofs minted this year. A beautiful, original coin with a full strike, a sharp square edge, and deep mirror fie

Only 160 Proofs minted. The proof surfaces are blazing away at us as we describe this piece, the color vibrant orange-gold with warm coppery effects.

Three-dollar production at the Philadelphia mint fell to low levels in the 1880s, and by 1887, only a scant few thousand business strikes were minted

Heart-stopping quality. Each side has a beaming yellow-gold center that is surrounded by a nice margin of orange-gold mirror finish color. As in the c

Both sides display an exceptional frosty sheen on the devices and dazzling mirror brilliance in the fields, being predominately yellow-gold with a tou

Luster, color, strike definition -- everything comes together here to create a breathtakingly beautiful $3 gold piece. The color is gorgeous light ora

Housed in NGC grading holder #1872481-001, this historic gem quality Four-Dollar gold piece, or "Stella" as it came to be known, was propo...

The otherwise orange-gold color yields to warmer golden-rose hues toward the centers on this immaculately preserved cameo Gem. The devices are well fr

This coin is utterly incredible, certainly one of the earliest struck. In our opinion, it is also undergraded and could easily be a MS64 coin -- a spe

The classic styling of these earliest U.S. gold coins is what enchants collectors. The present About Uncirculated 58 specimen boasts leasing orange-go

A desirable date from the standpoint of its delightfully low mintage of only 7,451 pieces! This is a far cry from the much larger results seen in 1798

Minor weakness in the centers isn't too unusual for 1799, a date rarely seen among the commoner issues of 1798, 1800 and 1802. This has pleasing...

Observable are the usual scattered field and surface abrasions from coin-to-coin contact in banks (this piece never reached circulation and so retains

Traces of solder on the edge with typical roughened surfaces from its use in jewelry. Yet these little problems are inconspicuous in the overall attra

With only 33,506 1803 half eagles struck, and perhaps 97% to 98% of the original mintage exported, melted, or lost for all time, it stands to reason t

The otherwise fresh yellow-gold color yields to no one in its freshness and lack of objectionable features like adjustment marks or spotting. Fully br

Effusive mint frost in amounts much too copious for mere Mint State 61 quality, it borders on a higher grade and is warm with flaxen-gold to orange-go

Lustrous but deep greenish golden frostiness dominates the surfaces of this beautiful coin, with a particular glow to the reverse fields. The surfaces

Harshly cleaned, there are traces of mount removal on the rim, so inspection is recommended. First year of a new design, the 1813 issue also happens t

While Mint reports give 1818's coinage total as 48,588, collectors have long known that the vast majority went into the melting pots over the ye...

Possibly the dual grades listed above comprise the same coin at this level. Furthermore, there is only 1 Mint State 63 certified and we believe 1 in M

A well struck coin that shows a trace of luster and moderate handling marks, including one nick on Liberty's cheek.

A highly attractive near-gem of this desirable branch mint, the lustrous surfaces are impressive for their greenish golden color and semi-prooflike re

One of the every-popular Charlotte, North Carolina pieces, a storied mint in Southern history, and founded upon gold discoveries made in Georgia and t

This is one of the more readily available No Motto $5 gold pieces, and Mint State examples are thus in considerable demand for Type set purposes. A fe

Mint luster like brilliant frosted glass gives this coin much of its life and pizzazz, with limited numbers of abrasions and a wealth of detail in the

With a mere 9,000 struck of the half eagle denomination this year, this conditionally scarce offering displays excellent luster within and around devi

Scarcer variety, a lustrous, well struck coin.

Dusky original color with near-pristine surface and a 100% sharp strike. Has a few bagmarks on the lips, others near the points of the arrowheads on t

Features a wealth of beautiful orange-gold patina with virtually pristine luster. Well struck in all areas. The color is on a level of originality tha

Fantastic surface preservation, a coin whose luster is smooth, satiny, and virtually perfect. Ideal for a Type set, near-perfection in a Liberty $5 go

This interesting early twentieth century overdate is listed in the Breen encyclopedia with the catalog number 6780. It has luster around the devices,

Surging oceans of golden frost from edge to edge. Extra crisp detail on all relief portions. Only scattered bagmarks, consistent with MS63 quality.

This razor-sharp 1899 has some utterly gorgeous cameo contrast between the golden-frosted devices and deep, deep mirrors whose "orange peel&quo...

Devices were struck with force and strength by the dies imparting all design elements boldly as indicated in the photo by the finely detailed feathers

Frosty, with occasional contact marks but outstanding brilliance for 1909-D.

(Numistrust certified.) Satiny with golden frost from center to outer rim on both sides. Well struck.

A crisply struck and shimmering near-gem example with luminous gold and pale orange luster that reveals no significant marks or distraction upon close

Warm coppery orange gold color, a frosty example from this Western branch mint, the only mint that year striking U.S. gold coinage for circulation. (P

Smooth matte finish throughout with complete absence of marks, hairlines, or other problems. Struck with methodical precision throughout by the mint...

Satin finish as on all Proofs this year, the mint experimented with various techniques for finishing the gold Proofs during 1908-15, with 1909 and 191

And what gallant eye appeal this King of the Gold Proofs possesses! If you are the type of collector who wants to establish a name for yourself in the

Utterly magnificent detail of strike and surface preservation, a coin whose main boast is its deep golden brown "matte" surface. Beams of ...

Incredible as it seems, we are offering an entire run of high-end Indian head half eagles in Proof condition in this sale, with the present example sl

This boldly detailed representative is mostly medium-gold in color with sleek, bright metallic frosted features, the result of careful die preparation

When Bela Lyon Pratt's new Indian head motif was launched upon the American waters in 1908, the public was shocked (to put it mildly). Never bef...

Among the finest certified, and a coin certifiably gorgeous in its pristine state of preservation! Medium satin-finish gold surfaces with needle-strik

The final date in this remarkable run of Proofs, and a resplendent specimen whose golden color is dusky with true matte finish. Every surface is smoot

It goes to show you how important top-end Proof gold coinage is that this handsome (and rare) 1915 Matte Proof traces to both the legendary Ed Trompet

Coin is housed in NCS (Numismatic Conservation Services) holder #5031942-014 and has various minor problems in addition to having been lightly burnish

From the first emission of gold coins struck by the fledgling Philadelphia Mint comes this charming 1795 $10 gold piece of "eagle" as it w...

This warmly colored example displays beams of golden metallic detail in virtually all areas with surface freshness only dreamed of by most collectors

Only about 5% to 10% dusky golden luster around the stars and legends on this well maintained, "antique gold" finish specimen from 1799. T...

Encased in one of the pre-1989 "first generation" holders and a coin with a distinct advantage over others in its grade in being somewhat ...

Excellent detail in the hair and cap worn by Liberty, whose folds and curls can all be seen in great detail barring a few top curls about on the level

This is a pleasing, nicely lustrous coin with a few grade-limiting hairlines in the otherwise smooth prooflike field. What can we say about the device

Extensive surface abrasions fail to render the ample luster any less bright golden on this otherwise well minted 1847.

Breen-6880 variety. Nice color, medium "old gold" patina, with relatively clean surfaces, although there are a couple of very tiny marks o...

One of the more plentiful issues in the No Motto series, and hence, inexpensive. A sharply made, lustrous example that does have, unfortunately numero

Has been lightly cleaned on the obverse but still displays ample luster around and within the devices. Scarce early San Francisco $10 issue. A few lig

Having only 1,830 mintage (business strikes), what would you expect but that 1869 would be scarce to rare in all grades, especially above nominal Very

There is a lovely interplay between orange-gold and reddish colors that give this the eye appeal of an even higher grade, with luster evident around t

A rare date in upper grades and this coin shows moderate wear on the high points, and pleasing yellow-gold color throughout. The surfaces are much nic

Normal light contact marks, though lustrous.

Lustrous and well struck for this date.

Just about any CC-mint Eagle from this period is scarce. Mintage was low to begin, and then attrition and massive export took their toll. A sharply de

Bright and flashy with moderate handling nicks expected for the grade.

With gold advancing month by month, these With Motto $10 Liberties become more exciting to own.

Average number of field abrasions. Scarce, low mintage date: only 4,328 minted. Philadelphia Mint Eagles (and some Double Eagles) struck in the per

A lustrous coin with light hazy toning and average surfaces. Only 91,868 pieces minted this year. Curiously there were no San Francisco mint $10 Liber

A lustrous coin that shows average handling nicks from shipping.

Lustrous with average surfaces for the grade.

Hazy luster and attractive surfaces for the grade.

Bright and reflective with orange-gold toning over pleasing surfaces.

This boldly detailed representative is mostly orange-gold in color with sleek, bright metallic frosted features. Pristine cheek on Liberty. The dies l

Lightly cleaned, although still quite lustrous. The devices are boldly struck.

A nice coin for the moderate grade with a bold strike and good luster. First year of issue for the Denver Mint.

A lustrous coin with a sharp strike. Final year of issue for this design.

A downright dramatic two toned or "cameo" Proof exhibiting brilliant golden bloom and resplendent mirror quality. The "orange peel&qu...

Remarkable quality. Each side has a flashy yellow-gold that is surrounded by a nice margin of razor-sharp rim dentils. The stars are 100% razor-edge,

Full-featured gems like this have become the crŠme-de-la-crŠme of numismatic treasures. A resplendent coin, the normally "all brilliant" d...

Total of 96 Proofs made this year, and a very attractive original coin with blazing warm golden color, there being none of the natural toning haze tha

The mint, having left behind its "all brilliant" conception for Proofs of 1901-04, returned to the more usual die preparation that left th...

A rare and popular transitional issue, one of a mere 500 pieces made without intentions of circulation, technically making the Wire Edge ten a pattern

A nice dusting of warm golden luster covers the surface.

(Numistrust graded and certified.) Popular Indian style design struck at the San Francisco Mint. Lustrous, with orange-gold patina and sharper than av

Frosty luster; average bagmarks on the face and other devices. This is the year the United States congress voted into existence America's first ...

Outstanding surfaces and color, plus a first-rate strike. This very choice 1913-S rarity could easily be a Mint State 65 were it not for a few very ti

Flowing rivers of molten gold luster from center to periphery sparks interest in any gold coin connoisseur of the Indian design, but is especially hea

Well struck and boasting plenty of original satin frost, having spent only a brief time in circulation.

This warmly colored example displays beams of golden metallic detail in virtually all areas. Furthermore, being struck with mathematical precision by

Citron-rose in color with booming luster, the surfaces exhibit eye-opening striking definition. A full-bore Gem no ifs, ands, or buts about it! Housed

It is generally agreed that only a handful of Gem Proof Eagles of the Indian style were saved in top condition; collectors of the day were little inte

All minute detail fully evident on this bold 1850 first-year coin, an above-standard (and lustrous) AU50 specimen. Such choice surfaces and rims requi

Attractive surfaces and color with a few wispy lines from a higher grade. Fully struck and far nicer than most examples offered in this grade.