My 54-D three shown above was bought from Bob Harwell from the Atlanta firm of Han@ock and Harwell back in February of 2000. Bob looked for almost a year in finding this coin. I don't know the pedigree of the coin but it does has a very light whispy scratch across the face of Liberty. If anyone has an idea of its pedigree I would appreciate a PM. When I first got the coin I liked the coloration of the coin but wasn't real happy with the grade, PCGS AU50, until I compared the strike of this coin with all the rest I have seen in higher grades. This is the only 54-D that I have seen, except for the Bass coin, that has nice sharp denticles all the way around the coin both front and reverse. It does have some hairlines and quite a bit of wear, but overall I don't think I could have come up with a more attractive coin with a better strike. I was thinking about sending it in for regrade but I honestly think it wouldn't grade more than AU53 at the best. In this case the strike and the coloration make this coin attractive but not grade any better.
Anyone else??? Got my first US gold coin this week, an 1911 half eagle ANACS AU-58. In two months I hope to add a PCGS AU-58 Liberty Quarter eagle (20th century) and PCGS AU-58 Indian quarter eagle. After I completed an AU-58 set of the major design gold 20th century type set I will go further on with 19th century gold.... (and hopefully someday 18th century)
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Good god these coins are beautiful. Nice coins everybody. Being a 24 yr old who's up to his ears in college loan debt, I can only dream about owning these coins. The only gold that I own is really just common modern bullion. (I've got a couple 1/10th oz Maple Leafs, a 1/10th oz GAE, and a 1/4 oz Proof GAE). One of these days I'll be able to afford getting some real gold coins. In particular I'd like to find any gold coin from 1880. (100 years before my birth). Keep the pictures coming!
I collect the elements on the periodic table, and some coins. I have a complete Roosevelt set, and am putting together a set of coins from 1880.
Once again, very nice photos. I've also just been looking around on E-Bay, and there are a few 1880 gold coins out there for less than 200 bucks. I may indeed be getting my first gold coin soon it looks.
I collect the elements on the periodic table, and some coins. I have a complete Roosevelt set, and am putting together a set of coins from 1880.
It's amazing how sought after these gold eagles are today. Especially when you consider how 'common' they were when they were used in day to day circulation. What a time that must have been. Anyway, I've currently got the high bid on a few 1880 gold coin auctions which will end sometime this week. If I'm successful and I win one, I'll take a photo of my new old-gold for this thread. <crosses-fingers>.
I collect the elements on the periodic table, and some coins. I have a complete Roosevelt set, and am putting together a set of coins from 1880.
I find it interesting that in such a long discussion of dated gold, there were few (if any) mentions of San Francisco-Minted pieces. Anyone have any theories as to why this might be?
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
I find it interesting that in such a long discussion of dated gold, there were few (if any) mentions of San Francisco-Minted pieces. Anyone have any theories as to why this might be?
Excellent question. For whatever reason, despite that there are a number of rare and interesting "S" mint gold coins that one could collect, including the extremely rare and expensive 1854-S $2.50 and $5, the unique 1870-S $3, the Pacquet reverse 1861-S $20, the No Motto 1866-S $5, $10, and $20, the huge "S" mint shipwreck hoards (Brother Jonathon, SS Central America, and, now, the SS Republic), and the California gold rush (phew, what a list), collecting "S" mint gold has never really caught on in the way that C, D, and even O mint gold has. Perhaps, the latter series are shorter and therefore more easily completed. Perhaps the Civil War tie-in to the southern mints is more compelling a story than the California Gold Rush. But the main reason, IMO, is that no one has ever promoted it. David Bowers, when he wrote his tomb on the California Gold Rush, had the opportunity to promote it, do a date-by-date analysis, etc. but did not pursue it. I know not a soul who collects "S" mint gold as a collecting theme.
(This would make an interesting thread to see if anyone else has any other opinions, advice, etc.)
Great thread. Why do all of the good threads get started when I am away from the boards for a few days?
Always took candy from strangers Didn't wanna get me no trade Never want to be like papa Working for the boss every night and day --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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My 54-D three shown above was bought from Bob Harwell from the Atlanta firm of Han@ock and Harwell back in February of 2000. Bob looked for almost a year in finding this coin. I don't know the pedigree of the coin but it does has a very light whispy scratch across the face of Liberty. If anyone has an idea of its pedigree I would appreciate a PM. When I first got the coin I liked the coloration of the coin but wasn't real happy with the grade, PCGS AU50, until I compared the strike of this coin with all the rest I have seen in higher grades. This is the only 54-D that I have seen, except for the Bass coin, that has nice sharp denticles all the way around the coin both front and reverse. It does have some hairlines and quite a bit of wear, but overall I don't think I could have come up with a more attractive coin with a better strike. I was thinking about sending it in for regrade but I honestly think it wouldn't grade more than AU53 at the best. In this case the strike and the coloration make this coin attractive but not grade any better.
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Complete with link to article on early quarter eagles:
Early quarter eagles
I have one 10 years earlier ( yup an 1821) in 61 but the holder is cracked and going back to NGC for a new holder.
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"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9
"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5
"For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
what a timely ttt. I just brought this one home today.
If you insist:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
I don't think anything can beat the $20 - 1907 Extremely High Relief Proof Saint Gaudens for beauty.
My #1 Low Ball Peace Dollar Set
Excellent question. For whatever reason, despite that there are a number of rare and interesting "S" mint gold coins that one could collect, including the extremely rare and expensive 1854-S $2.50 and $5, the unique 1870-S $3, the Pacquet reverse 1861-S $20, the No Motto 1866-S $5, $10, and $20, the huge "S" mint shipwreck hoards (Brother Jonathon, SS Central America, and, now, the SS Republic), and the California gold rush (phew, what a list), collecting "S" mint gold has never really caught on in the way that C, D, and even O mint gold has. Perhaps, the latter series are shorter and therefore more easily completed. Perhaps the Civil War tie-in to the southern mints is more compelling a story than the California Gold Rush. But the main reason, IMO, is that no one has ever promoted it. David Bowers, when he wrote his tomb on the California Gold Rush, had the opportunity to promote it, do a date-by-date analysis, etc. but did not pursue it. I know not a soul who collects "S" mint gold as a collecting theme.
(This would make an interesting thread to see if anyone else has any other opinions, advice, etc.)
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)