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Mintage:56,500. Coronet Type designed by Christian Gobrecht. Lustrous near red surfaces adorn the obverse with spotty red reverse. Possibly from a hoard of pieces distributed by Pittsburgh dealer A. C. Giles. A scarce issues residing in an old green holder.
Mintage:56,500. Coronet Type designed by Christian Gobrecht. Lustrous near red surfaces adorn the obverse with spotty red reverse. Possibly from a hoard of pieces distributed by Pittsburgh dealer A. C. Giles. A scarce issues residing in an old green holder.
Cartwheel lustre and amazingly red color. Looks like it was minted yeasterday
Cartwheel lustre and amazingly red color. Looks like it was minted yeasterday
Due to the rising expense of making large copper cents the small flying eagle cent was designed and began production in 1856
Due to the rising expense of making large copper cents the small flying eagle cent was designed and began production in 1856
First cent struck at a branch mint. The "S" mint mark was added to the reverse of this beautiful, red and lustrous example. It looks just like it was minted yesterday.
First cent struck at a branch mint. The "S" mint mark was added to the reverse of this beautiful, red and lustrous example. It looks just like it was minted yesterday.
Honoring Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday the cent was redesigned in 1909. The tiny reverse VDB initials for designer Victor D. Brenner caused an uproar resulting in their removal the same year.
Honoring Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday the cent was redesigned in 1909. The tiny reverse VDB initials for designer Victor D. Brenner caused an uproar resulting in their removal the same year.
The two cent piece was produced to make up the slack in the hoarding of silver and gold coinage. Only partly successful due to eventual hoarding of all metal U. S. coinage during the war.
The two cent piece was produced to make up the slack in the hoarding of silver and gold coinage. Only partly successful due to eventual hoarding of all metal U. S. coinage during the war.
Big nickel interest influenced Congress to produce a new nickel three cent piece. Mainly used for redemption of booklets of 3-cent notes, derogatorily called shinplasters, and finally discontinued in 1889.
Big nickel interest influenced Congress to produce a new nickel three cent piece. Mainly used for redemption of booklets of 3-cent notes, derogatorily called shinplasters, and finally discontinued in 1889.
Only silver three cent piece minted in New Orleans. This denomination circulated widely when other small silver coinage was being melted and exported. Being only 75% silver and 25% copper the alloy was know as billion and worth less than 3 cents, thus our first subsidiary coinage. Note the bold "O" mint mark.
Only silver three cent piece minted in New Orleans. This denomination circulated widely when other small silver coinage was being melted and exported. Being only 75% silver and 25% copper the alloy was know as billion and worth less than 3 cents, thus our first subsidiary coinage. Note the bold "O" mint mark.
With virtually no silver or gold coins circulating the mint chose to strike 5-cent nickel pieces similar to their 3-cent cousins. Difficulty with the hardness of the metal caused many specimens show cracked dies, clash marks, and other mint errors. This coin Is a proof DDO, a very unusual proof with all 500 coins from one die.
With virtually no silver or gold coins circulating the mint chose to strike 5-cent nickel pieces similar to their 3-cent cousins. Difficulty with the hardness of the metal caused many specimens show cracked dies, clash marks, and other mint errors. This coin Is a proof DDO, a very unusual proof with all 500 coins from one die.
The redesigning of the five cent piece in 1883 was another collossal blunder by the mint's engraving staff. The "NO CENTS", "Racketter Nickel" variety depicted here was widely gold plated and passed as a gold half eagle. This specimen is from the famed Eliasberg Collection.
The redesigning of the five cent piece in 1883 was another collossal blunder by the mint's engraving staff. The "NO CENTS", "Racketter Nickel" variety depicted here was widely gold plated and passed as a gold half eagle. This specimen is from the famed Eliasberg Collection.
The redesigning of the five cent piece in 1883 was another collossal blunder by the mint's engraving staff. The "NO CENTS", "Racketter Nickel" variety depicted here was widely gold plated and passed as a gold half eagle. This specimen is from the famed Eliasberg Collection.
The redesigning of the five cent piece in 1883 was another collossal blunder by the mint's engraving staff. The "NO CENTS", "Racketter Nickel" variety depicted here was widely gold plated and passed as a gold half eagle. This specimen is from the famed Eliasberg Collection.
Bold strike and outstanding luster with only the slightest toning at the periphery graces this carefully preserved example, An obverse clash mark occupies the field from nose to neck.
Bold strike and outstanding luster with only the slightest toning at the periphery graces this carefully preserved example, An obverse clash mark occupies the field from nose to neck.
Ample mint luster peers through the dark, crusty toning of this well struck 1830's work-horse Philadelphia issue.
Ample mint luster peers through the dark, crusty toning of this well struck 1830's work-horse Philadelphia issue.
Old and even gray toning with some luster clinging to and around the devices. Some dirt still adheres to the wings, shield, and lettering.
Old and even gray toning with some luster clinging to and around the devices. Some dirt still adheres to the wings, shield, and lettering.
Silvery gray coloration with plenty of minty luster adorns the silky smooth fields of this Philadelphia issue.
Silvery gray coloration with plenty of minty luster adorns the silky smooth fields of this Philadelphia issue.
This late 18th century issue exhibits original silver-gray toning, even wear with smooth surfaces, and better than average strike. Some luster still resides in sheltered areas of the devices.
This late 18th century issue exhibits original silver-gray toning, even wear with smooth surfaces, and better than average strike. Some luster still resides in sheltered areas of the devices.
This example exhibits bold strike, just the slightest wear on the high points, and a satiny luster below the even gray toning.
This example exhibits bold strike, just the slightest wear on the high points, and a satiny luster below the even gray toning.
