1849-C Gold Dollar. Sorry, I'm not one of the five guys who has the rare Open Wreath variety.
1849-D Gold Dollar. These used to be fairly easy to find in MS-62.
1849-O gold dollar
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@Elcontador said:
I saw the only minted 1849 Double Eagle in the Smithsonian many years ago.
While only one example has been accounted for, it’s believed that more than one were struck/minted.
Does this one of mine count? At least a good case can be made that the gold in it was found in California in 1849 and then transported to the mint in Philadelphia:
I have a wonderful 1849o in a terminal die state that is uncirculated but net graded to au55 due to the diagnostic weak strike from the heavily lapped die. It is filled with toned/colorful and vibrant luster under its original skin. One of the most attractive non-gem dollars I have seen. But I don’t have any good pictures that convey its look. Here is the best my phone can do it doesn’t come close to showing the greens oranges and reds or flashy semi PL luster
@Elcontador said:
I saw the only minted 1849 Double Eagle in the Smithsonian many years ago.
The hairlines!
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@Elcontador said:
I saw the only minted 1849 Double Eagle in the Smithsonian many years ago.
The hairlines!
The only known 1849 $20 gold has long been known as an impaired Proof. I think that's grounds for melting it down, don't you? It would have a hard time getting a CAC sticker if it were ever to be graded.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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A "PCDO" + gold dollar mint set.
1849 "No L" gold dollar
1849 "with L" Open Wreath gold dollar
1849 Close Wreath gold dollar
1849-C Gold Dollar. Sorry, I'm not one of the five guys who has the rare Open Wreath variety.
1849-D Gold Dollar. These used to be fairly easy to find in MS-62.
1849-O gold dollar
Gorgeous dollars!
I’ll play
France 5 Francs 1849-A
Silver, 38.0 mm, 24.63 gm, Paris mint
French coins were sometimes carried by Americans headed to California.
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
@Manifest_Destiny The originality was what drew me to it
1849-O dime medium O- Anacs xf-45
This girl is rotated about 20 degrees.
Does this one of mine count? At least a good case can be made that the gold in it was found in California in 1849 and then transported to the mint in Philadelphia:
OK, here is one I once owned which has an 1849 date on it:
Thanks to pogonip for providing his photo of a similar coin - though this one was not the one I once owned. His is a 2 1/2 and mine a 5 dollar.
Amazing rare $2.50 Mormon piece!
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1849-2-50-mormon/10259/40
I have a wonderful 1849o in a terminal die state that is uncirculated but net graded to au55 due to the diagnostic weak strike from the heavily lapped die. It is filled with toned/colorful and vibrant luster under its original skin. One of the most attractive non-gem dollars I have seen. But I don’t have any good pictures that convey its look. Here is the best my phone can do it doesn’t come close to showing the greens oranges and reds or flashy semi PL luster
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I owned this unique Ormsby $5 back in the day. Now in the Smithsonian, so I know I'll never get it back.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
Saw this one at a pawnshop, but it was too beat up for my liking.
The hairlines!
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
The only known 1849 $20 gold has long been known as an impaired Proof. I think that's grounds for melting it down, don't you?
It would have a hard time getting a CAC sticker if it were ever to be graded.
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