1847-C $2.50 PCGS MS64
The 1847-C is easily the most obtainable Charlotte quarter eagle and there are as many as three to four dozen known in Uncirculated. However, there are no Gems and probably no more than five or six MS64′s of which this piece, which has been off the market for a number of years, is probably the second best that I have seen. The quality of strike is amazing with detail that would typically be equated with the Philadelphia mint and the luster is pillowy and full. The color is totally “right” for the issue with intense yellow-gold shades turning slightly to orange at the left obverse border.
1866-S With Motto $20.00 PCGS MS61
The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was added to the double eagle in 1866 but not before 120,000 examples were struck in San Francisco without the motto. This created an interesting transitional issue and the only other time that this occurred in the double eagle denomination is 1907 when both the Liberty Head and St. Gaudens design were made. The 1866-S With Motto double eagle is typically seen in EF40 to AU50 grades. It is scarce in the higher AU grades and rare in Uncirculated with an estimated dozen to dozen-and-a-half known. Almost all grade MS60 to MS61 and I have only seen two pieces higher than this (both in MS62).
1793 1/2C PCGS AU55 CAC
Every now and then, DWN handles a great early copper coin and this 1793 half cent certainly qualifies as such. It is well struck on a hard, medium brown planchet. This is the first year of issue for this denomination and nice pieces of this caliber are very hard to locate.
1814/3 $5.00 NGC MS62 CAC
I’m not certain if I’ve ever handled a more attractive early gold coin than this. It has sensational deep orange-gold and coppery-reddish colors on the obverse and reverse. I consider this the “poster child” for originality when it comes to early gold.
1826 $2.50 PCGS AU55
This is one of the rarest early quarter eagles with only thirty or so known in all grades. The estimated mintage is just 760 pieces and only a handful are known in grades above AU55. This piece has nice color and surfaces and excellent overall detail.
1821 $5.00 PCGS AU53
With an estimated fifteen or so survivors, this is a classic early gold rarity. The present example, from the Globus Collection, is notable for superb deep original color and excellent detail. It is unlikely that a more attractive circulated 1821 half eagle exists!
