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1799 $10 Eagle NGC MS64 BD-7
MS64 NGC “Small Stars”
Designed by Robert Scot, the “Heraldic Eagle” was issued from 1797 through 1804, with the 1799 being the most available date although none could be considered “common.
Some thirty-seven thousand specimens were issued the year of George Washington’s death and were, at the time, the largest denomination issued by the United States. [...]
1799 Bust Dollar Heraldic Eagle MS-65 NGC
IR Date 13 Stars B-15. BB-152
To have a 1799 anything with such a beautiful mint blast and unparalleled surfaces is truly a Numismatic event. This coin goes well beyond what most collectors have ever seen and I would truly advise anyone with a practiced eye to view and enjoy this coin. Nearly the finest known [...]
1801 $10 Eagle PCGS MS-62
Mint State Early Gold - Large Eagle
From an original mintage of 44,344 , the 1801 Gold Eagle is not rare in comparison to some other date. It is estimated that there may be 150 examples in Mint State 62 or better, but that is only part of the equation.These are truly beautiful coins from [...]
1827 Quarter-Eagle MS65 NGC
“Capped Bust, Small Head” - Tied for Finest Known!
Production of the American Quarter Eagle ceased in 1808 and didn’t resume until 1821. This smallest of gold denominations was again in demand by a few banks, yet only 6,448 pieces were produced in the first year. None were minted during the next two years. In 1824, [...]
1907 High Relief $20 Saint Flat Rim NGC MS-67+
The ONLY “Plus +” Graded MS67 HR Saint that Exists
The aesthetics of the obverse and reverse of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle have been the subject of intense study. Numismatic art critic Cornelius Vermeule provided many insightful comments, and a number of others have written about the beauty of this design. Often ignored, however, is the [...]
