My first gold coin in 2025

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 3:18AM

The first 8 months of the year I did not find any coins to add. I even took 6 months off from the forum. Recently a few CBH's came my way (you most likely saw the CRO and EAC additions in other threads).

Finally a gold coin spoke to me. Not sure why but I checked Doug Winters website on Saturday. The first try there was nothing new but then all of a sudden an 1839D in P45CAC showed up on his inventory page. As some of you know my main focus in Classic Head $5's (working on the complete variety set of 34 coins), but I also am working on a date set for Classic Head $2.50's. This coins seemed like a perfect specimen for my 1839 slot.

Doug said "This is among the single finest 1839-D quarter eagles in EF45 that I have offered. It is literally perfect for the grade with deep wholly natural russet color with some suggestions of medium orange-gold on the obverse. The detail is excellent for the grade with all of the hair strands on the obverse individually defined. The surfaces are free of marks and the overall level of eye appeal is clearly way better than average for the date in this grade.".

Doug is the go to dealer for Half Eagles (and all old gold as well) and has built some of the top sets out there. If you have not had a chance to read his books about the branch mints, I highly recommend you do. After reading his description I got the wheels in motion. This coin was not going to last long, and it didn't. I bought it Saturday and by Tuesday it was delivered. That is outstanding service.

It is a the first year Dahlonega issued a Quarter Eagle. It is a one year type coin as well. It is as original as they come. It goes well with my 1838D P45+CAC (the only 45+ out there) which is the first year Dahlonega minted HE's and also a one year type coin. I wish the TV's were as accurate as Jenna's photo at DWN. I had hoped to get new photos at the show in Rosemont but didn't find a photographer.
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MEJ7070 · October 2, 2025 3:23AM

Now that’s a first rate slump buster!

A beautiful coin indeed. Great pickup!

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 3:27AM

Thanks @MEJ7070 I was so lucky to find it.

johnny9434 · October 2, 2025 3:32AM

A wicked nice pickup for yourself, congrats 👍

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 4:19AM

Thanks @johnny9434 A coin I once told Doug I could never own. He said "Don't say never".

johnny9434 · October 2, 2025 4:21AM

@pcgscacgold said:
Thanks @johnny9434 A coin I once told Doug I could never own. He said "Don't say never".

Same lesson more or less I learned 🙂

cinque1543 · October 2, 2025 4:42AM

Nice buy! Did you take the first photo? It's a nice one.

On an editorial note, I think gold and silver coins almost always look better against a black background. That's why I'm not keen on NGC slabs. Nothing against NGC the company, but IMHO the white inserts dilute the beauty of gold and silver coins.

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 4:52AM

Thanks @cinque1543 No I did not take that photo. That is Jenna's work at DWN. Her photography is top notch and used in many of his books.

fastfreddie · October 2, 2025 4:58AM

Awesome. If I had seen it first I would hall bought it. Great example!

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 4:59AM

@fastfreddie That is exactly why I didn't wait even 5 minutes

Mr_Spud · October 2, 2025 5:02AM

Very nice

fastfreddie · October 2, 2025 5:05AM

@pcgscacgold I have a few of Doug's books and agree they are a must read. I picked up his 4th edition earlier this year.

fastfreddie · October 2, 2025 5:08AM

Doug's 39-o is very tempting too.

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 5:09AM

I agree @fastfreddie If it had a sticker I might have grabbed it.

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 5:12AM

@fastfreddie said:
@pcgscacgold I have a few of Doug's books and agree they are a must read. I picked up his 4th edition earlier this year.

I had his 3rd edition paperback Dahlonega book but decided to get his 2023 Hard cover updated book. It will go great with the two Classic Heads.

Downtown1974 · October 2, 2025 6:05AM

Absolutely splendid!
Nice, original, unmolested example of southern branch gold.
Love it!

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 6:10AM

@Downtown1974 said:
Absolutely splendid!
Nice, original, unmolested example of southern branch gold.
Love it!

Thanks @Downtown1974
That is exactly what I was after and glad you agree it is original.

HillbillyCollector · October 2, 2025 6:56AM

A spectacular Dahlonega Quarter Eagle, well and that goes for the Half as well.
A big congratulations!
You were pretty quick on the trigger, picking that QE up and calling Doug on a Saturday!😉

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 7:04AM

@HillbillyCollector said:
A spectacular Dahlonega Quarter Eagle, well and that goes for the Half as well.
A big congratulations!
You were pretty quick on the trigger, picking that QE up and calling Doug on a Saturday!😉

I was so quick I made sure to call him and secure it before I texted you

Copperindian · October 2, 2025 8:22AM

Great coin, type & pickup. If I had seen it in time, I would have bought it. CONGRATS!

LukeMarshall · October 2, 2025 8:45AM

Nice Pickup , your patience paid off with a really nice example of Dahlonega gold!

pursuitofliberty · October 2, 2025 9:02AM

Great coin Tom! Congrat's. Love the DWN image as well. That coin is special, for sure.

Spud2020 · October 2, 2025 9:06AM

@pcgscacgold said:
The first 8 months of the year I did not find any coins to add. I even took 6 months off from the forum. Recently a few CBH's came my way (you most likely saw the CRO and EAC additions in other threads).

Finally a gold coin spoke to me. Not sure why but I checked Doug Winters website on Saturday. The first try there was nothing new but then all of a sudden an 1839D in P45CAC showed up on his inventory page. As some of you know my main focus in Classic Head $5's (working on the complete variety set of 34 coins), but I also am working on a date set for Classic Head $2.50's. This coins seemed like a perfect specimen for my 1839 slot.

Doug said "This is among the single finest 1839-D quarter eagles in EF45 that I have offered. It is literally perfect for the grade with deep wholly natural russet color with some suggestions of medium orange-gold on the obverse. The detail is excellent for the grade with all of the hair strands on the obverse individually defined. The surfaces are free of marks and the overall level of eye appeal is clearly way better than average for the date in this grade.".

Doug is the go to dealer for Half Eagles (and all old gold as well) and has built some of the top sets out there. If you have not had a chance to read his books about the branch mints, I highly recommend you do. After reading his description I got the wheels in motion. This coin was not going to last long, and it didn't. I bought it Saturday and by Tuesday it was delivered. That is outstanding service.

It is a the first year Dahlonega issued a Quarter Eagle. It is a one year type coin as well. It is as original as they come. It goes well with my 1838D P45+CAC (the only 45+ out there) which is the first year Dahlonega minted HE's and also a one year type coin. I wish the TV's were as accurate as Jenna's photo at DWN. I had hoped to get new photos at the show in Rosemont but didn't find a photographer.
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Hello there, I was the previous owner of that coin. It was bought raw and graded the in the first try at PCGS. I consigned all of my early D and C gold to John Jackson at J&J Coins to take to the Oklahoma Show and Doug bought the whole lot. Every coin was CAC approved except your coin. I almost sent it to CAC but decided not to. I am so glad that you enjoy the coin as much as I did. My 38-D PCGS 45 CAC that was sold looks almost identicle to your 45+. Congrats!!

Spud2020 · October 2, 2025 9:08AM

https://www.pcgs.com/cert/46569284

Spud2020 · October 2, 2025 9:12AM

Morgan White · October 2, 2025 9:59AM

Wow, nice!

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 10:07AM

Thanks @Morgan White , @pursuitofliberty , @LukeMarshall and @Copperindian From the sounds of things I am really lucky I was able to obtain this coin.

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 10:12AM

Thanks for providing some background on the coin @Spud2020 . I keep a journal of my Classic Head coins and try to have as much history as possible. If you have anything else to share you can Private message me.

Yes, our 38D $5's look very similar. Mine is a Fairmont coin. The fields on your coin are outstanding. Thanks for sharing. I have another $5 on the way and that will leave me needing just the 1834 Crosslet to complete Redbook Set. I can see why Doug bought them all. He is the go to dealer for coins like these.

TomB · October 2, 2025 11:05AM

Holy Mackerel! That is a spectacular example.

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 11:10AM

Thanks @TomB Coins like this have opened my eyes to the EF45 grade.

coinbuf · October 2, 2025 11:20AM

Very nice coin, congrats!

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 11:27AM

Thanks @coinbuf Cool Collection of old holders. So much history there.

Smudge · October 2, 2025 12:22PM

Great coin, conservatively graded. Congrats.

pcgsregistrycollector · October 2, 2025 1:12PM

Great coin! You just can't beat that original skin on old gold. I much prefer a nicely toned russet bronze over an unnaturally shiny MS coin.

DisneyFan · October 2, 2025 5:17PM

@Spud2020 said:

Every coin was CAC approved except your coin. I almost sent it to CAC but decided not to.

So Doug Winter sent the coin to CAC? I'm curious as to why you decided not to send the coin to CAC.

golden · October 2, 2025 5:49PM

Nice coin.

pcgscacgold · October 2, 2025 5:50PM

Thanks @golden and @pcgsregistrycollector I really appreciate your comments.

CharlotteDude · October 3, 2025 3:28AM

Very lovely QE, no matter the mint origin, but all the more significant given it’s from a branch mint.

Spud2020 · October 3, 2025 4:06AM

@DisneyFan said:

@Spud2020 said:

Every coin was CAC approved except your coin. I almost sent it to CAC but decided not to.

So Doug Winter sent the coin to CAC? I'm curious as to why you decided not to send the coin to CAC.

It was a time thing. I bought some property in Colorado.

pcgscacgold · October 3, 2025 4:11AM

Thanks @CharlotteDude I appreciate the comment. Keep your eyes out for a post coming in a week or so. You will probable find the coin of interest

DisneyFan · October 3, 2025 7:20AM

@Spud2020 said:

@DisneyFan said:

@Spud2020 said:

Every coin was CAC approved except your coin. I almost sent it to CAC but decided not to.

So Doug Winter sent the coin to CAC? I'm curious as to why you decided not to send the coin to CAC.

It was a time thing. I bought some property in Colorado.

The Wheeler Dealers....

Spud2020 · October 6, 2025 4:20AM

@DisneyFan said:

@Spud2020 said:

@DisneyFan said:

@Spud2020 said:

Every coin was CAC approved except your coin. I almost sent it to CAC but decided not to.

So Doug Winter sent the coin to CAC? I'm curious as to why you decided not to send the coin to CAC.

It was a time thing. I bought some property in Colorado.

The Wheeler Dealers....

No, I have my priorities down straight. Don't be jealous, it puts you into a bad light.

DisneyFan · October 6, 2025 5:45AM

@Spud2020 said:

@DisneyFan said:

@Spud2020 said:

@DisneyFan said:

@Spud2020 said:

Every coin was CAC approved except your coin. I almost sent it to CAC but decided not to.

So Doug Winter sent the coin to CAC? I'm curious as to why you decided not to send the coin to CAC.

It was a time thing. I bought some property in Colorado.

The Wheeler Dealers....

No, I have my priorities down straight. Don't be jealous, it puts you into a bad light.

Not at all jealous. Enjoyed reading your response. I do the same, maybe on a smaller scale and am having fun. : )

My first gold coin in 2025

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