So I had to look up when the post civil war reconstruction era ended. Oh, okay I got a few. Had this one out at this time. It is tilted in the holder. Not a photographer but got some of the color with my snap-o'matic.
Another beautiful mid grade Liberty Seated dollar! Amazing surfaces and originality!
Thanks! It's in a small ANACS holder as well, which I like. It has some hits on the arm and shoulder and a gash in the upper right field, but it's not bad for a midgrade SLD.
@lilolme said:
So I had to look up when the post civil war reconstruction era ended. Oh, okay I got a few. Had this one out at this time. It is tilted in the holder. Not a photographer but got some of the color with my snap-o'matic.
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Beautiful toning and luster! The year Colorado became a state.
Another beautiful mid grade Liberty Seated dollar! Amazing surfaces and originality!
Thanks! It's in a small ANACS holder as well, which I like. It has some hits on the arm and shoulder and a gash in the upper right field, but it's not bad for a midgrade SLD.
Those are very small defects, especially for a mi-grade coin. IMHO
@Raybo said:
Purchased this from Andy several years ago.
Lovely cameo look with leaves and wreath. Much better date.
Thank you SKC.
Here's my other 1872, can you tell which one is the proof and which one is the business strike?
My best guess is that the first 1872 is a proof and the second is a business strike. I'm thinking the first has the more prooflike fields. Both lovely coins that draw my eye captivel.
@lilolme said:
So I had to look up when the post civil war reconstruction era ended. Oh, okay I got a few. Had this one out at this time. It is tilted in the holder. Not a photographer but got some of the color with my snap-o'matic.
@Raybo said:
Purchased this from Andy several years ago.
Lovely cameo look with leaves and wreath. Much better date.
Thank you SKC.
Here's my other 1872, can you tell which one is the proof and which one is the business strike?
My best guess is that the first 1872 is a proof and the second is a business strike. I'm thinking the first has the more prooflike fields. Both lovely coins that draw my eye captivel.
Serious eye appeal here! Love the greens, reds and blues. I had leaned toward calling this mint state. I saw the color contrasts on the knee and did not necessarily think it was wear, until I looked at the grade. Tougher not having the coin in hand. Heck of a nice AU-55! Seems undergraded anyway.
I was curious if others may offer additional information about Reconstruction Era coins. Here are a few facts.
Dimes did not circulate after the war until about 1874.
The $5.00 gold circulated longer in the west. Carson City and San Francisco coins are generally seen in lower grade than the Philadelphia coins. In the west gold, and silver was preferred over paper money. BU S and CC mint coins are generally much more expensive than the P mints during time, due to heavy circulation. The P mints are often scarcer in all grades combined.
In many years, there were fewer coins minted in Philadelphia. Since there were more collectors in the east and the $5.00 circulated less there, they are found in higher grades and may have a lower attrition rate than the well used S and CC mints.
The US went off of the gold standard in 1862 and did not return until 1879 due to Civil War debts. As such paper money was not exchangeable for gold.
Below are the mintages for $5.00 gold of the Reconstruction era. Notice how much higher the mintages were in 1861 and 1879.
Beautiful Megawatt proof-like BU! Only 8000 minted. Maybe 300 remain in all grades. This is the top grade for the issue at PCGS (MS-67)! Part of Nic's amazing set!
@fathom said:
Well scrubbed Half Eagle probably VF25 net graded to F15:
The 1870-s 5.00 has nice color. As far as scarcity as an issue it falls somewhere in the middle of the scarce and rare S mint Reconstruction 5.00's. Rarer than a 72-s, not as rare as a 76-s. This is one of a handful of dates that has 0 coins in any uncirculated grades in NGC and PCGS! It seems to be a good value in middle grades to get a scarce and interesting piece of history.
It is dated 1869 although I know that the photo is dark in the photo area. PCGS graded this PR-63, Cameo.
Thanks for the compliment and your interest.
She is beautiful Bill with wonderful original skin and looks like some excellent toning underneath. As a seated dollar fan/collector, anyone would be proud to have her in their collection!
This is a very scarce issue to begin with, but in au-55 CAC, there are at most 4 PCGS coins finer, plus only 1 BU in MS-61.
This is so original! All of the others were just spent. The west had no love of paper money.
A nice example of a very tough and underrated date. Nice color!
It is nice that we have quite a few collectors here appreciative of these very scarce to downright rare early S mint gold pieces. They tend to slip under many collectors' radars because very few collectors can afford to collect Liberty Head gold by date and mintmark. For authentic US gold coins with fewer than 100 known examples, they really offer great value.
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Nice wholesome Seated $1. Original color and smooth fields!
Thanks HoledandCreative! This is the pride of my collection!
ANACS F15
Another beautiful mid grade Liberty Seated dollar! Amazing surfaces and originality!
Thanks HoledandCreative. Reconstruction coins are the pride of my collection!
So I had to look up when the post civil war reconstruction era ended. Oh, okay I got a few. Had this one out at this time. It is tilted in the holder. Not a photographer but got some of the color with my snap-o'matic.
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=D0FPxuQv2ns - Ruby Starr (from 'Go Jim Dandy') Maybe I'm Amazed
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Purchased this from Andy several years ago.
This is the end of that era, but still qualifies I think:
Thanks! It's in a small ANACS holder as well, which I like. It has some hits on the arm and shoulder and a gash in the upper right field, but it's not bad for a midgrade SLD.
Beautiful toning and luster! The year Colorado became a state.
Lovely cameo look with leaves and wreath. Much better date.
Very original looking Gem. Condition census at PCGS !!! I think this grade is an investment level sweet spot for 1876-s at MS-65+ CAC.
Those are very small defects, especially for a mi-grade coin. IMHO
Indeed!
. Eye appeal is vital to me when collecting.
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A little something different: while normally made in the 1860’s, here’s a salt cellar in Saxon Stag by Gorham made in 1874:
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Cool Stag motif! I enjoy the detail. colors and how they blend with the table!
Thank you!
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Thank you SKC.
Here's my other 1872, can you tell which one is the proof and which one is the business strike?
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This is an awesome thread.
My best guess is that the first 1872 is a proof and the second is a business strike. I'm thinking the first has the more prooflike fields. Both lovely coins that draw my eye captivel.
High state of preservation. Love the toning!
Right you are.
Serious eye appeal here! Love the greens, reds and blues. I had leaned toward calling this mint state. I saw the color contrasts on the knee and did not necessarily think it was wear, until I looked at the grade. Tougher not having the coin in hand. Heck of a nice AU-55! Seems undergraded anyway.
I was curious if others may offer additional information about Reconstruction Era coins. Here are a few facts.
Dimes did not circulate after the war until about 1874.
The $5.00 gold circulated longer in the west. Carson City and San Francisco coins are generally seen in lower grade than the Philadelphia coins. In the west gold, and silver was preferred over paper money. BU S and CC mint coins are generally much more expensive than the P mints during time, due to heavy circulation. The P mints are often scarcer in all grades combined.
1861 688,084
1861-C 6,879
1861-D 1,597
1861-S 18,000
1862 4,430
1862-S 9,500
1863 2,442
1863-S 17,000
1864 4,170
1864-S 3,888
1865 1,270
1865-S 27,612
1866-S 9,000
Motto Above Eagle
1866 6,700
1866-S 34,920
1867 6,870
1867-S 29,000
1868 5,700
1868-S 52,000
1869 1,760
1869-S 31,000
1870 4,000
1870-S 17,000
1870-CC 7,675
1871 3,200
1871-S 25,000
1871-CC 20,770
1872 1,660
1872-S 36,400
1872-CC 16,980
1873 112,480
1873-S 31,000
1873-CC 7,416
1874 3,488
1874-S 16,000
1874-CC 21,198
1875 200
1875-S 9,000
1875-CC 11,828
1876 1,432
1876-S 4,000
1876-CC 6,887
1877 1,132
1877-S 26,700
1877-CC 8,680
1878 131,720
1878-S 144,700
1878-CC 9,054
1879 301,920
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Beautiful Megawatt proof-like BU! Only 8000 minted. Maybe 300 remain in all grades. This is the top grade for the issue at PCGS (MS-67)! Part of Nic's amazing set!
Well scrubbed Half Eagle probably VF25 net graded to F15:
The 1870-s 5.00 has nice color. As far as scarcity as an issue it falls somewhere in the middle of the scarce and rare S mint Reconstruction 5.00's. Rarer than a 72-s, not as rare as a 76-s. This is one of a handful of dates that has 0 coins in any uncirculated grades in NGC and PCGS! It seems to be a good value in middle grades to get a scarce and interesting piece of history.
She is beautiful Bill with wonderful original skin and looks like some excellent toning underneath. As a seated dollar fan/collector, anyone would be proud to have her in their collection!
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I have one more!!
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
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My only reconstruction era coin.
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Nice toning and luster on the 20c!
Beautiful 1872 $2.5. Looks Ch BU to me.
Very nice eye appeal. The 1873 is a tougher date than many people think.
Pretty rose toning on the 1875-s 50c! I've collected some different varieties of the size and position of the 'S' for this date.
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Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Looks like a strong strike. Nice luster and color! Near the top grade of PCGS 66!
The coins from the Civil War era are my real Favorite ones to collect. The 2 cent piece and the 3 cent pieces are just amazing.
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MS63
This is a very scarce issue to begin with, but in au-55 CAC, there are at most 4 PCGS coins finer, plus only 1 BU in MS-61.
This is so original! All of the others were just spent. The west had no love of paper money.
A nice example of a very tough and underrated date. Nice color!
Two of my favorite designs! Very nice coins! The 1867 50c is a better date.
It is nice that we have quite a few collectors here appreciative of these very scarce to downright rare early S mint gold pieces. They tend to slip under many collectors' radars because very few collectors can afford to collect Liberty Head gold by date and mintmark. For authentic US gold coins with fewer than 100 known examples, they really offer great value.
"You can't get just one gun." "You can't get just one tattoo." "You can't get just one 1796 Draped Bust Large Cent."
Here’s a couple:
67DCAM Kaufman-Trompeter
66+DCAM Clapp-Eliasberg-Trompeter-Tacasyl