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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.

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$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

1855 Wass-Molitor $10 NGC AU58

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Very Rare Borderline Unc.

The San Francisco Mint opened in 1854, but it was a cramped facility that also lacked sufficient parting acids to strike satisfactory quantities of .900 fine gold coins. West Coast commerce required a steady supply of freshly coined bullion, and since the official mint was not yet up to speed, two private minters stepped in to fill the gap. Kellogg & Co. produced twenty-dollar pieces only, while Wass Molitor & Co. produced ten, twenty, and fifty-dollar coins.
These necessity issues imitated Federal designs of their respective denominations, with the exception of the fifty dollar piece, which was more reminiscent of the Federal gold dollar. The ten-dollar piece featured a small, relatively close date with the final digit repaired on the obverse die with a circular plug. The minting activities of both Kellogg & Co. and Wass Molitor ceased once the San Francisco Mint was able to resume gold production. The NGC population is just 3 with three higher, none better than MS61.

Offered at $32,990 delivered

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Gold on Track for Best Week in Seven

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RPMEX: January 10, 2025

Gold prices are on course for their strongest week in seven, hitting a four-week high on Friday. This uptick is driven by growing safe-haven demand amid heightened uncertainty surrounding the policies of the incoming administration.

Recent economic data has revealed significant job growth in December, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 256,000, far exceeding expectations. This surge in jobs is a critical indicator for Federal Reserve policymakers, as they assess the need for future monetary policy adjustments. The minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting raised concerns that the new administration’s policies could contribute to inflationary pressures, adding to the complexity of future policy decisions.

Despite the positive jobs report, the ADP Employment Report showed that private sector job additions were weaker than expected in December, with only 122,000 new positions, below the forecasted 136,000. Meanwhile, weekly jobless claims dropped to an 11-month low, signaling continued strength in the labor market.

Gold futures for February gained 0.7% on Thursday, closing at $2,690.80 an ounce, and have increased by 1.4% for the week. After a strong 2024, with a 27% rise—the largest annual gain since 2010—gold remains a sought-after asset. The current February contract is trading at $2,722.30 an ounce, while the spot price sits at $2,695.20. Gold’s performance in 2024 was fueled by monetary policies, economic conditions, and central bank activity globally.

The Federal Reserve has reduced its benchmark interest rates three times since September, most recently bringing them to a range of 4.25% to 4.50%. Higher interest rates typically place downward pressure on gold, as they increase the appeal of other interest-bearing investments. Currently, market expectations suggest that the Fed will maintain rates at the end of this month, with the majority of investors anticipating no changes.

Silver futures also showed strength, rising 1.1% on Thursday to $31.02 an ounce. The March contract has gained 3.2% in the first part of the week. Despite a decline in December, silver ended 2024 up 21%. The March contract is now priced at $31.35 an ounce, and the spot price is $30.52.

Palladium and platinum prices saw modest gains on Thursday. Palladium rose by 0.1% to $942.50 an ounce, while platinum increased by 0.4% to $967.10. These metals have faced challenges in recent months, with palladium down 17% in 2024 and platinum sliding by 8.4%.

Disclaimer: This editorial content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to engage in any specific financial transactions. The views expressed herein may not reflect the position of of RPMEX and or it’s affiliates. Always consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions, as market conditions can change unpredictably.

Multiple Texas Bills Look to Challenge Fiat Currency

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Two Texas bills filed by state Rep. Mark Dorazio, HB1049 and HB1056, propose creating gold and silver-backed transactional currencies as legal tender in the state.

These bills would require the Texas Comptroller to issue these currencies through the Texas Bullion Depository, ensuring full backing by gold and silver. The bills aim to offer an alternative to the U.S. dollar, allowing for both physical and electronic transactions using gold and silver.

This will challenge the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money by facilitating everyday use of sound money over fiat money, potentially driving Federal Reserve notes out of circulation.

We’ll be keeping an eye on both these bills as they make their way to the House committees on January 14th when the legislative session begins.

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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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