I have a small collection of San Francisco area coins with historic significance. The first denominations produced at the original SF Mint and the “Old SF Mint” (aka Granite Lady) were the 1854 and 1874 double eagles.
@retirednow said:
Similar looks but not exact ... but they do go together.
I recall details on a little history on these patterns sometime back in another posting ( I can not find the link and it may have been on the NGC site ) .... but I think it be of interest to repeat the theme here.
In the auction “COIN A ND CURIOSITY SALE” By Messer Thomas Birch and Sons on March 30, 1876 lots #328 and #329 were 2 copper pattern pieces - a J1439 ($5) and J1444 ($10), as we know them today. However, this may have been the 1st time that Director Linderman was aware that these patterns had made their way out of the mint and into private hands evident by a letter that he sent to Superintendent Pollock that he sent.
3/28/1876 - Director Linderman to Superintendent Pollock:
“ Sir: Your attention is invited to items 328-329 page 19 of the enclosed catalogue, from which it would appear that two experimental pieces, copper proofs of an Eagle and Half Eagle of 1875 are offered for sale and the statement made that only five pieces of each specimen have been struck. The pieces referred to, appear to have been received from some officer of the Mint, and I will thank you to make the necessary inquiry, and inform me how they found their way out of the Mint. “
This is the catalog cut from that referenced Auction
I wrote the history here. I removed it because I wrote a 4,000+ word article on Sailor Head patterns that was recently accepted for publication in The Numismatist, and will be published early in 2024. There was similar information, and The Numismatist gets first publication rights.
I wrote the history here. I removed it because I wrote a 4,000+ word article on Sailor Head patterns that was recently accepted for publication in The Numismatist, and will be published early in 2024. There was similar information, and The Numismatist gets first publication rights.
I Look forward to reading your artical ... congrats on having your research published.
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@BloodMan said:
Here are two lightly circulated (AU58) double eagles minted in 1866 with original surfaces and CAC approval...
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You about gave me a heart attack. I saw that first 66S motto and was thinking the next coin was the 66S no motto in 58CAC. Man o man, you almost got me!
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Both 45 CAC
On the contrary, Google is not your friend.
I have a small collection of San Francisco area coins with historic significance. The first denominations produced at the original SF Mint and the “Old SF Mint” (aka Granite Lady) were the 1854 and 1874 double eagles.
@ThreeCentSilverFL , holy carp man , so nice.
Gorgeous coins in this thread.
1836 RE 1/2 dollar
1836 Gobrect dollar
These share a common look too
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I wrote the history here. I removed it because I wrote a 4,000+ word article on Sailor Head patterns that was recently accepted for publication in The Numismatist, and will be published early in 2024. There was similar information, and The Numismatist gets first publication rights.
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These two for sure...
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Here are two lightly circulated (AU58) double eagles minted in 1866 with original surfaces and CAC approval...
I Look forward to reading your artical ... congrats on having your research published.
OMG ... My Mother was Right about Everything!
I wake up with a Good Attitude Every Day. Then … Idiots Happen!
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You about gave me a heart attack. I saw that first 66S motto and was thinking the next coin was the 66S no motto in 58CAC. Man o man, you almost got me!
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