News — Pre-1933 Gold Coins
What is the Double Eagle Gold Coin?
Posted by Derek Sawchenko on
The double eagle is a United States gold coin with an official worth of $20. The double eagles were in commission from 1850 until 1933. Since the double eagle had twice the value of the American Gold Eagle, it was named the "double eagle."
- 0 comment
- Tags: Coin History, Gold, Pre-1933 Gold Coins
Fourth Known $5 Gold Liberty Coin Discovered!
Posted by Derek Sawchenko on
Originally thought to be a counterfeit, this 1854-S that was recently graded by NGC has become 1 of 4 known to man. What makes this coin so special is that it has one of the lowest mintages of any regular issue made for circulation in the U.S. In addition, it is one of the first coins that came out of the California Gold Rush from the U.S. Mint in San Francisco.
First U.S. Gold Coin: Brasher Doubloon Sells for Over $5 Million
Posted by Derek Sawchenko on
- A rare 1787 Brasher Doubloon graded as MS 63 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)
- One of the first gold coins struck in the US
- The Brasher Doubloons were struck in 1787 in New York City, which was then the capital of the US.
- Sold for over $5 million dollars in a Heritage Auctions
- Only seven examples known to man
The Short-Lived $3 Indian Gold Coin
Posted by Derek Sawchenko on
The $3 Indian Princess Head came into existence after being authorized by the act of February 21, 1853, becoming the only $3 coin ever minted in the United States. The first of this coin series was struck in 1854, but it sadly never grew to popularity with the general public and saw very little circulation. The obverse of this coin features the design of James B. Longacre, depicting the head of an Indian Princess with her hair tightly curling over her neck. Her head is crowned with a circle of feathers, the band of which is inscribed with the word “Liberty.” The reverse features a wreath of tobacco, wheat, corn, and cotton.