1839-1857 $.01 Large Cent SET

Complete Braided Hair Set including numerous varieties. 29 coins total. 4 examples pictured. Gorgeous.

1845 Half Dime-Richmond Collection

Numismatic experts estimate that only 25 of these proof examples were minted for use in Proof Sets of the year. John Jay Pitmman never acquired an 1845 Proof Half Dime for his collection despite years of searching. Pop is 2 with 2 graded higher. From the Richmond Collection and priced below the Trends of $30,000. A richly toned coin with an overlay of turquoise.

1795 $1 3 Leaves Cardinal Collection

A two-year type (1794-1795), the Flowing Hair dollar, along with the half-dollar of the same design, were the first silver coins to be minted in the United States. Although congressional authority was passed in 1792, mint production of silver and gold coins was delayed until October 15,1794 because of the $10,000 bond required by both the Chief Coiner and Chief Assayer. Because ten thousand was a virtually unobtainable sum in those days, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson interceded on behalf of Mint Director Rittenhouse to lower the bond amounts. This roadblock took over a year to tear down resulting in the production of only copper coins in 1793. Once the legal snarls were straightened, the mint produced over 1700 silver dollars dated 1794 on a single day (October 15) from a single pair of dies. The 1794 dollars proved to have a weak strike and production was suspended until May 1795 when a new, better press was installed. 160,000 Flowing Hair dollars dated 1795 were minted through October. A design change from the Flowing Hair to the Capped Bust took place in late October 1795 bringing the end to this short-lived, but historically significant, series. Examples of the 1795 Flowing Hair dollar are somewhat plentiful in the circulated grades but increasingly difficult to locate in the EF to AU condition. Mint State specimens such as this coin, are quite scarce indeed! Population is 4/12 and the Coin Universe list is $95,000.

1795 $10 Capped Bust Right

When the Founding Fathers considered the coinage for a new America, they planned the $10 Eagle to be the cornerstone from which the smaller Half Eagle and Quarter Eagle would be based. Unfortunately, the Eagle never registered success as a coin of international trade as bankers and money handlers preferred the smaller Half Eagle in size and fineness because of similarity to the more familiar British Guineas and Sovereigns, Brazilian 4000 Reis and the French 24 Livres. As the price of gold escalated among the world turmoil, many of the $10 Eagles found their way to the melting pots. First yeat mintage was a little over 5,000 circulation strikes for this three year series. A remarkable rarity historically and as a first year type!

1914 $100 Federal Reserve Note PCGS Gem New 66PPQ

Fr. #1104. S/N F363646A. Burke/McAdoo. This is the first note that featured Benjamin Franklin as the central vignette, but not the last. Franklin appears on the $10 National Bank Note, the 1874 $50 Legal Tender Note, the 1879 $10 Refunding Certificate, and, of course, the Franklin half dollar coins just to name a few. What makes this note so neat is the reverse artistry which features the allegorical figures of Labor, Plenty, America, Peace and Commerce. The original image was engraved in steel by G.F.C. Smillie and the uniqueness in the clean, crisp lines of the medium were not lost in the transfer to this note. Spectacular and so noted by its inclusion in the \"100 Greatest American Currency Notes\" as number 34!

1906 $20 Gold Certificate PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ

Fr. 1185. Parker/Burke. A gorgeous note with the \"exceptional paper quality\" award. Deep embossing and color!

1934 A $500 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 67

Fr. 2202-B. S/N B00273727A This high denomination note is a major opportunity for the serious buyer of means since it has magnificent surfaces and crisp paper. The colors are vivid on both front and back. In the days when $500 bills were still being issued (up to 1946), this amount of money was such that two $500 bills would buy you a new, if modest, automobile! Their mystique lingers in spite of the debasement in America\'s money since we went off the gold standard.

1799 $10 Gold Capped Bust Right

Two major varieties exist for the 1799 Eagle-small stars obverse and the large stars obverse. After the small star obverse die broke, Mint employees began using a new, fatter star punch which was used through 1801 Eagle production. Total mintage for the year was 37,449 circulation strikes which includes both star varieties. Auction and price records show little variance between the varieties on the open market, but the Large Star variety is a little scarcer than the small star obverse. NGC population for this coin is 2/6 whereas the PCGS pop is 65/132. Of course, resubmissions and upgrades must be considered when looking at the population differences between the two services. An exceptionally beautiful specimen, this coin is an even color with no spots or other deformations usually associated with this grade. Spectacular!

1896 $2 Silver Certificate Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ

Voted as the number eleven note in the Bowers and Sundman, \\\"100 Greatest American Currency Notes\\\", the $2 Educational has long been a dealer and collector favorite. Intricately beautiful with its ornate depiction of the allegorical figures entitled \\\"Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Industry and Commerce\\\" as interpreted by artist Edwin H. Blashfield. Originally intended for the $50 denomination, this design was used for the $2 when it became apparent that any denomination over $5 would not be produced. This note carries the PMG grading service\\\'s highly regarded comment of \\\"exceptional paper quality.\\\"

1853 $20 U.S. Assay .900, NGC MS61

Private and Territorial Gold was circulated to counterbalance the shortage of U.S. coinage that was common during this era. Although not recognized by the U.S. government, these issues were widely used for everyday commerce, especially in the Western states. These private and territorial pieces are significant to numismatists and collectors alike as they represent a turbulent and exciting time in American history! Our piece is magnificent in an orange-gold color with prevalent cartwheel luster. Very pretty!

1797 $.50 Draped Bust, ANACS VF30 Details

This coin has a pleasing look, but has been professionally tooled in the hairline to bring out more detail. An extremely rare coin in any case, and well worth the money. A two-year design type, with a combined 1796 and 1797 mintage figure of 3,918, it is one of the most coveted of all U.S. coins by numismatists and collectors. It is no wonder as there are less than 300 specimens estimated to have survived leaving many type collections with an empty space!