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CERTIFIED U.S. GOLD INDICATIONS | COMMON DATES | “MS61 – MS65”

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Certified Mint State aka Un-Circulated U.S. Gold coins and sets were minted from the mid 1800’s to 1933 and have higher profit potential than bullion. These coins are viewed by many as an excellent safe haven and hedge against inflation and stock market volatility. These items trade at their metal basis (melt) value plus a numismatic premium, based on their condition, historical significance, supply and popularity.

Nearing our 25th year trading in this marketplace, our relationships with tier one vendors allows us to offer U.S. Gold at very competitive pricing and in many instances the lowest retail pricing anywhere. If you’re a seller, we are are strong buyers of U.S. Gold and offer a simple and timely process when it’s time for you to liquidate. Be sure to check our Daily Specials posts regarding even better pricing for buy and or sell offerings on selected certified U.S. Gold.

We do business the old fashioned way, we speak with you… Call us M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST @ (800) 257-3253. After hours trading is available by appointment.

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CERTIFIED U.S. GOLD ASK INDICATIONS
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Quotes: 8/7/24 @ 08:32
$2,402.26		MS61MS62MS63MS64MS65
$1 Type I$460$505$645$850CALL
$1 Type II$1,550$1,900$4,350$7,150$23,000
$1 Type III$545$625$785$950CALL
$2.50 Liberty$535$555$600$630$800
$2.50 Indian$550$580$655$810$1,510
$3 Gold$2,715$2,660$3,900CALLCALL
$5 Liberty$710$725$775$895$1,890
$5 Indian$0$845$1,090$1,690$0
$10 Liberty$1,275$1,300$1,475$1,890$2,790
$10 Indian$1,390$1,450$1,550$1,790$2,990
$20 Liberty$2,440$2,460$2,520$2,600$3,485
$20 High Relief$0$17,250$24,000$28,250CALL
$20 St. Gaudens | No MottoCALL$2,440$2,480$2,550CALL
$20 St. Gaudens | With MottoCALL$2,440$2,480$2,550CALL
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U.S. Gold provides the same benefits as modern bullion as it is highly liquid, portable, and private.

COMMON DATED RAW U.S. GOLD COINS

U.S. Gold affords more profit potential than traditional bullion.

DAILY U.S. GOLD COIN SPECIALS

Under current federal law, gold can be confiscated by the federal government in times of national crisis. U.S. Gold is defined as collectibles and as such, rare coins do not fall within the provisions permitting confiscation.

RARE CERTIFIED U.S. GOLD COINS

1912 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS65+

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Just 2 Graded Higher

The 1912 Saint-Gaudens double eagle claims a smallish mintage of 149,750 coins. Its certified population totals in MS62 and MS63 are relatively pedestrian — about a couple thousand each — but the issue becomes more challenging in MS64, scarce in MS65, and rare in MS66 or better. What also stands out about the 1912 is its status as the only issue for the year. There are no branch mint coins to supplement the population of Philadelphia representatives.

The NGC population is only 4 with 2 graded higher.

Listed at $38,500 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $28,250

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1893-CC Liberty Eagle NGC AU58

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Scarce

The Carson City Mint struck a small production of 14,000 Liberty eagles in 1893, the last year of coinage operations at the famous Western facility. The coins were released into circulation and few high-quality examples were saved for numismatic purposes. As might be expected, the 1893-CC is an elusive issue in all grades today, with most examples seen in the VF-XF grade range. AU58 examples are scarce and Mint State specimens are very rare.

The NGC population is 59 with 21 graded higher.

Listed at $16,800 in the CDN CPG and $20,000 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $14,690

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1934-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS MS67

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None Graded Higher

After several years of low mintages and intermittent production, Walking Liberty half dollar production increased dramatically in 1934, and production remained stable until the series ended in 1947. Production at the three mints averaged 2.8 million coins per issue from 1916 to 1933, and 10.6 million from 1934 to 1947. That is one of the reasons that some collectors only seek the latter issues, the so-called “short set” of Walking Liberty half dollars. Nearly every San Francisco Mint Walker is characterized by weak strikes, with the exception of 1933-S and 1934-S. For some reason, these two dates come very nice, and yet, even these typically are not found as nice as this one.

The PCGS population is 14 with none graded higher.

Listed at $30,000 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $20,900

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Positively Perennially Popular 1880-CC Morgan Dollar PCGS MS67

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Only 3 Graded Higher

The 1880-CC was made plentiful in the 1970s with the dispersal of the GSA silver dollar holdings. More than 131,000 coins were distributed, or roughly 22% of the total mintage from a century prior. Of these, more than 114,000 coins qualified for what the GSA graders considered Uncirculated, meaning the coins were neither toned nor obtrusively scratched. About 16,000 toned and scratched coins were also distributed. Nonetheless, the availability of this issue declines significantly at the Superb Gem grade level. And it’s certainly fair to say that the example being offered here is conditionally scarce.

The PCGS population is 50 with just 3 graded higher, two of the latter being MS67+ examples.

$23,000 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $19,775

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1860-O Seated Liberty Dollar NGC MS65

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Only 3 Graded Higher

A mintage of 515,000 silver dollars was achieved at the New Orleans Mint in 1860, most of which was earmarked for export. Some of the mintage was placed into circulation and any remaining dollars were delivered into storage. No one knows exactly how many coins were released from the Treasury during the 1962-1964 distribution, but David Bowers claims to never have seen an MS64 or MS65 example from the Treasury hoard. Most coins were low-grade Uncirculated examples — roughly handled during repeated shuffling and counting while stored, and heavily bagmarked as a result. Bruce Amspacher called the 1860-O date a “Quaker Oats dollar” because it looked like it was shot from guns. Relatively common in low Mint State grades, the 1860-O issue joins all other Seated Liberty dollars as rare in Gem condition and extremely rare any finer.

The NGC population is only 8 with 3 graded higher.

Listed at $37,200 in the CDN CPG and $30,000 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $22,600

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1924-S 25c Standing Liberty Quarter NGC MS66 FH

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Strike definition posed a serious problem for San Francisco Mint officials responsible for the production of these Standing Liberty quarters, as it did for all issues between 1923 and 1930. The 1924-S is actually the softest among those strike rarities. J.H. Cline estimated that 75 to 80 Gems survive with Full Head definition.

Luminous surfaces exhibit thick mint frost, while each side is free of any  major abrasions. Only a few faint high-point grazes on Liberty’s leg and in the left reverse field are worthy of mention. The strike is sharp, with Liberty’s head fully brought up and the shield rivets nearly so.

The NGC population is 9 with 5 graded higher.

Listed at $30,000 in the CDN CPG and $27,500 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $19,775

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The Sole Highest Graded

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1925-S Mercury Dime NGC MS67+ FB

The 1925-S is considered the most poorly made date in the Mercury dime series. David Lange writes in his Mercury Dimes  reference that both obverse and reverse are plagued by heavy die polishing and erosion and a generally weak strike throughout, especially the reverse periphery. Red and gold toning fills the borders, with the fields and devices remaining mostly brilliant. The strike is fully defined, both at the centers and across the peripheries. No notable distractions are apparent on this superb example.

This is the only MS67+ to have been graded by NGC with none higher.

Listed in MS67 (not 67+) FB at $27,600 in the CDN CPG and $26,500 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $14,690

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The Famous Athens Tetradrachm Nearly Full Crest

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Attica/Athens Tetradrachm
c. 440-404 BC
NGC AU
Strike 4/5 Surface 3/5

The Trade Coin of Antiquity

In 454 BC, after military defeats in Egypt against the Persians, the Athenians moved their treasury to Athens from Delos, as it was considered safer terrain.  This setback followed spectacular victories by the Athenians at Marathon (490 BC), and Thermopylae (480 BC).  After moving the treasury, the era of standard tetradrachms commenced around 440 BC, and continued until about 404 BC.

As the production of tetradrachms increased over time and provided funding for various war efforts, the dies naturally became worn, making well struck and full crested specimens somewhat scarce.  We are pleased to offer an example of this classic, standard coinage, ranked at #10 in the 100 Greatest Ancient Coins reference.  Today’s example features a finely developed and tall crest, and abundant silvery bloom.
 This artistically pleasing “owl” is available here for:  $3,480

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1902 Indian Cent PCGS PR68RD

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Tied for Highest Graded

Not surprisingly, as to be expected from the assigned grade, this piece is spectacular. Its obverse color is a chrome-green tint, with a tinge of yellow, while the reverse is a light reddish-tan, also with a slight yellow-green hue. Radiant luster – yes, Proof coins can be said to exhibit luster, as business strikes do – emanates from each side. As for its part, the strike is needle-sharp. PCGS has certified only four pieces as PR68 Red, along with one specimen as PR68 Red Cameo for the entire population of proof Indian cents.

The PCGS population is 3 with none graded higher.

Listed at $30,000 in the CDN CPG and $41,500 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $28,250

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