While cataloguing the magnificent W. L. Carson Collection of Proof coins for Stack’s 75th Anniversary Sale in Baltimore something unusual was noted on the 1888 Proof gold set. Lot #5305—the half eagle in Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS) (CAC)—has two different textures of frost on Liberty’s head. This seemed unusual in and of itself, but when the [...]
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Among regular issue Federal coins in our upcoming Philadelphia Americana Auction (September 30 – October 2) is a particularly nice 1795 Capped Bust gold eagle. This coin is AU-53 (PCGS) and is one of several scarce die pairings of the year. What makes this coin truly outstanding it the original quality of the surfaces.
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There are several desirable early United States Federal coins in our September 30-October 2 Philadelphia Americana Sale, but one that stands out is the 1796 Draped Bust, Small Eagle quarter graded MS-63 (PCGS).
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