Archive for August, 2009
1864 $2.50 Liberty PCGS AU53
This is one of the great rarities of the Quarter Eagle Liberty series. Actually proofs are more common than the business strike.
A great representative of the civil war this coin has all the characteristics of a great coin; historical significance, rarity and demand! A wonderful example this piece is shrouded in originality within the devices in a warm orange glow throughout.
This is the only AU53 graded by either service and with only 6 graded finer only validates its true rarity from a mintage of only 2,824 struck. This piece will satisfy the avid Quarter Eagle collector and the investor as well.
Pounce on this one for it will be a while before we can offer another.
$36,500 - Call us at 800-992-9881 to Purchase this Coin
1879 $4 Flowing Hair Stella PCGS “OGH” PR55 CAC
Beginning in the 1870’s there was a movement for a unified international currency that would bridge several international currencies.
The $4 gold piece was proposed by John Kasson with a metallic content proposed by the metric system. The purpose of the $4 Stella was to facilitate international trade and travel for Americans.
Designed by Charles Barber, and with a mintage of 425 pieces, the flowing Hair version features Lady Liberty with loose flowing hair. The inscription 6G.3S.7C7 is found indicating the weights and standards of the coin.
The reverse a star adorns the center containing the words One Stella 400 cents. The Stella has become a bench mark in any world class numismatic cabinet.
This example housed in and Old Green Holder by PCGS graded PR55 and certified by CAC offers the prospective collector or investor a wonderful opportunity to add a historic piece. This is one of the nicest circulated Stella’s that we have handled!
SOLD - Call us at 800-992-9881 to Purchase this Coin
1916 Standing Liberty Quarter NGC 65 FH
This date has always been the most sought after coin in the series. The first year of issue and the smallest mintage (non overstrike) is a good recipe for success in the coin market.
A beautiful blast white example with the Full- Head designation this coin represents.
Only 35 pieces have been assigned a higher grade making this the opportunity to obtain a gem example.
