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1854 Kellogg & Co. $20 NGC AU58

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The California economy suffered from an acute shortage of coinage after the United States Assay Office closed in late 1853, until the San Francisco Mint began coinage operations on a large scale in 1854. Even after the Mint was officially established, shortages sometimes limited production, putting extreme pressure on the small supply of coinage available to meet the needs of the burgeoning economy. To fill the gap, John G. Kellogg partnered first with G. F. Richter in late 1853 and 1854, then with Augustus Humbert in late 1854 and 1855 to produce twenty dollar gold pieces, filling the gap of production between the closure of the U.S. Assay Office and the start-up of the new San Francisco Mint. NGC has graded only 131 pieces for all grades combined. Listed at $24,200 in the CDN CPG and $21,200 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $18,500 delivered

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Choice Key 1911-D Indian Quarter Eagle NGC MS63

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The 1911-D is the first of only three branch mint issues in the Indian quarter eagle series and it claims a mintage of just 55,680 pieces, a remarkably small production total for any 20th century coin. Accordingly, this issue is the rarest Indian quarter eagle and the acknowledged key to the series. Most examples seen are in lower Mint State grades. The one offered here is lighter in hue and more lustrous than seen in our images. Listed at $12,900 in the CDN CPG, $14,300 in the NGC price guide and $15,000 in Trends.

Offered at $12,100 delivered

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Highly Original Looking 1805 4 Berries Draped Bust Dime PCGS/CAC MS63+

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The dimes of 1805 are known only by two die marriages that share a common obverse, with a small spine protruding from the top of the 5 in the date. The reverses show four or five berries, with the present 4 Berries reverse having narrow A’s and leaves that are clear of the peripheral lettering. No date is better suited to represent the Heraldic Eagle type than the 1805 dime. Although this example is a bit lighter and brighter in-hand, if you like dipped white examples, this one is most assuredly NOT for you. On the other hand, it looks about as original as you are likely to find and a good number of collectors prefer such coins. Listed at $15,000 in the PCGS price guide.

Offered at $14,635 delivered

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Very Rare Mint State 1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. $10 NGC MS60

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In 1860 and 1861, Clark, Gruber & Co. of Denver produced gold pieces in four denominations, $2.50, $5, $10, and $20. Substantial quantities of gold were mined in the region around Denver, including the most famous community, Cripple Creek. The firm was operated by Milton Clark, Austin Clark, and Emanuel Henry Gruber. The Clark brothers were wholesale grocers in Leavenworth, Kansas, and they teamed with Gruber, formerly a St. Louis bank cashier, to pursue assaying, minting, and banking. They  issued their first gold coins in July 1860. The purpose of these private gold pieces was much the same as it was a decade earlier in California. Gold dust and small nuggets were valued over a wide range by merchants, and the issue of private gold coins solved the problem. The NGC population is just 6 with 15 higher. Listed at $54,400 in the CDN CPG and $54,500 in the NGC price guide.

Offered at $42,350 delivered

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Rare Gem – 1838-O No Stars Seated Liberty Dime NGC MS65

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After almost half a century without expansion, the U.S. Mint established three branches that began operations in 1838: Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans. Of the three, only New Orleans struck silver coinage in addition to gold. Only 404,034 representatives were struck. As the first dime issue produced at the New Orleans Mint, this issue is also popular as a two-year No Stars type. In Mint State this date is scarcely seen, and Gem-quality pieces are nothing short of rare. The NGC population is a mere 4 with 2 higher. Listed at $21,200 in the CDN CPG, $23,400 in the NGC price guide and $22,500 in Trends.

Offered at $16,500 delivered

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