American Eagle Gold Coins

America’s largest circulating gold coin was the double eagle or $20 piece, born in the exciting years of the great California Gold Rush. The new mines yielded the greatest mass of gold in recorded history. Vast quantities of the yellow metal helped to speed development of the American West and had far-reaching effects on the world’s coinage. The U.S. Mint issued its first Gold coins in 1795. In 1868 the San Francisco Mint produced just over 800,000 $20 Gold Liberty’s and less than 1% of those coins struck have received the AU53 grade from NGC.

America’s largest circulating gold coin was the double eagle or $20 piece, born in the exciting years of the great California Gold Rush. The new mines yielded the greatest mass of gold in recorded history. Vast quantities of the yellow metal helped to speed development of the American West and had far-reaching effects on the world’s coinage. The U.S. Mint issued its first Gold coins in 1795. In 1870 the San Francisco Mint produced just over 900,000 $20 Gold Liberty’s and less than 1% of those coins struck have received the AU50 grade from NGC.

America’s largest circulating gold coin was the double eagle or $20 piece, born in the exciting years of the great California Gold Rush. The new mines yielded the greatest mass of gold in recorded history. Vast quantities of the yellow metal helped to speed development of the American West and had far-reaching effects on the world’s coinage. The U.S. Mint issued its first Gold coins in 1795. In 1879 the Philadelphia Mint produced just over 1,700,000 $20 Gold Liberty’s and less than 1% of those coins struck have received the MS62 grade from PCGS. These double eagles were minted with both "Open 3" and "Closed 3". For the Philadelphia Mint issues the Open 3 is common and the Closed 3 is scarce. But how can one tell the difference? Look at the larger ball at the lower curve of the 3. The diameter of the ball is about the same size as the opening and would just pass through it. On the closed 3, the lower ball would not pass through the constricted opening.

America’s largest circulating gold coin was the double eagle or $20 piece, born in the exciting years of the great California Gold Rush. The new mines yielded the greatest mass of gold in recorded history. Vast quantities of the yellow metal helped to speed development of the American West and had far-reaching effects on the world’s coinage. The U.S. Mint issued its first Gold coins in 1795. In 1881 the San Francisco Mint produced 727,000 $20 Gold Liberty’s and less than 1% of those coins struck have received the MS61 grade from NGC. Furthermore, the grade of the coin has been verified by the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

Only 2 finer at PCGS. None finer at NGC. Older blue label Collectors should not have much trouble locating an 1882-S twenty (1.1 million coins struck) in MS61 or MS62, but Select Uncirculated coins like this pose an entirely different challenge. This MS63 is among the finest examples at PCGS. It features radiant, frosty mint luster and appealing warm golden color. PCGS Price Guide...$15,750.

In the United States, Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht was strongly influenced by Neoclassicism, which was especially apparent in his use of the classically stylized head of Liberty on the Coronet half eagle, which replaced the Classic Head design in 1839. The obverse design of the new coin featured Liberty’s hair tied in a bun and secured by a string of beads. She also wore a coronet in her hair inscribed with the word Liberty. In 1886, the San Francisco Mint struck over 3 million Liberty half eagles and only 79 pieces have been stickered by the Certified Acceptance Corporation in MS64. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

The $10 Gold Liberty was produced from 1838-1907. The mintages of these beautiful pieces are as low as 100 coins to quantities stretching into the millions. The design was created by Christian Gobrecht, who was inspired by the portrait of Venus in Benjamin West’s Painting Omnia Vincit Amor (Love Conquers All). This design also was also used for the half-eagle and large cent of 1839. In 1897 the Mint Struck over 1 million $10 Gold Liberty’s and only 47 pieces have been stickered by the Certified Acceptance Corporation. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

In the United States, Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht was strongly influenced by Neoclassicism, which was especially apparent in his use of the classically stylized head of Liberty on the Coronet half eagle, which replaced the Classic Head design in 1839. The obverse design of the new coin featured Liberty’s hair tied in a bun and secured by a string of beads. She also wore a coronet in her hair inscribed with the word Liberty. In 1900, the Philadelphia Mint struck over 1.4 million Liberty half eagles and only 114 pieces have been stickered by the Certified Acceptance Corporation. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

America’s largest circulating gold coin was the double eagle or $20 piece, born in the exciting years of the great California Gold Rush. The new mines yielded the greatest mass of gold in recorded history. Vast quantities of the yellow metal helped to speed development of the American West and had far-reaching effects on the world’s coinage. The U.S. Mint issued its first Gold coins in 1795. In 1900 the Mint produced just over 1,800,000 $20 Gold Liberty’s and only 2 coins have received the MS64+ grade by PCGS or NGC. Also, PCGS has assigned this piece a + grade, only coins at the high end of their assigned grade which are approaching the quality requirements for the next grade can receive this designation. In addition to their superior technical merit, coins that receive a + must have above-average eye appeal. Furthermore, the grade of the coin has been verified by the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

Pop 5 Only one finer at NGC. This gorgeous Superb Gem proof has rich golden surfaces with pinpoint design details. The devices on this 1905 are also highly reflective and there is a slight trace of contrast, depending on the angle you view this beauty. A delight to behold. NGC Price Guide...$35,000.

The Gold Liberty Quarter Eagle is the longest-running in the series of $2.50 Gold coins produced by the Mint. The design was created by the revered Christian Gobrecht, the Chief Engraver for the Mint. An interesting fact about the Liberty Quarter Eagle, it did not receive the motto “In God We Trust” following the Civil War like some of the larger denominations with the same design. In 1905, the Mint produced over 200,000 Gold Quarter Eagles and less than 1% have achieved the MS65 grade by PCGS. Furthermore, the grade of the coin has been verified by the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

In the United States, Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht was strongly influenced by Neoclassicism, which was especially apparent in his use of the classically stylized head of Liberty on the Coronet half eagle, which replaced the Classic Head design in 1839. The obverse design of the new coin featured Liberty’s hair tied in a bun and secured by a string of beads. She also wore a coronet in her hair inscribed with the word Liberty. In 1907, the Philadelphia Mint struck over 600,000 Liberty half eagles and only 21 pieces have been stickered by the Certified Acceptance Corporation in MS62. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

In the United States, Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht was strongly influenced by Neoclassicism, which was especially apparent in his use of the classically stylized head of Liberty on the Coronet half eagle, which replaced the Classic Head design in 1839. The obverse design of the new coin featured Liberty’s hair tied in a bun and secured by a string of beads. She also wore a coronet in her hair inscribed with the word Liberty. In 1907, the Philadelphia Mint struck over 600,000 Liberty half eagles and only 95 pieces have been stickered by the Certified Acceptance Corporation in MS63. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

IIn the United States, Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht was strongly influenced by Neoclassicism, which was especially apparent in his use of the classically stylized head of Liberty on the Coronet half eagle, which replaced the Classic Head design in 1839. The obverse design of the new coin featured Liberty’s hair tied in a bun and secured by a string of beads. She also wore a coronet in her hair inscribed with the word Liberty. In 1907, the Philadelphia Mint struck over 600,000 Liberty half eagles and only 88 pieces have been graded PCGS MS64+ by PCGS. Furthermore, this piece has been stickered by the Certified Acceptance Corporation. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

Arguably the most beautiful coin ever designed is the $20 Gold Saint Gaudens. The Saint Gaudens obverse features a full-length portrait of Liberty grasping a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The coin’s reverse depicts a breathtaking eagle in flight—perhaps the most spectacular likeness of the nation’s official emblem ever to grace a U. S. coin or medal. In 1908 the Mint produced over 4 million $20 Saint Gaudens and this piece have has been certified as MS65 by NGC.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. Out of over 900,000 coins minted, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the MS62 grade by PCGS, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. The San Francisco Mint Struck only 240,000 pieces in 1916, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the AU58 grade by NGC, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Indian Quarter Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $5 Indian Half Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. Having their production ceased in 1929, the $2.50 Indian Half Eagle was in production for barely 15 years, meaning that there aren’t many on the market. Out of over 400,000 coins minted, less than 2% of those coins have achieved the MS63 grade by NGC and only 212 coins have been certified by CAC, making this piece highly desirable by collectors. Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party, that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

Are you looking to add a truly stunning piece to your collection? Then look no further than this beautiful example of the $10 Gold American Eagle. The 1987 quarter ounce Gold American Eagle only had a total mintage of 269,255 coins and only 2 pieces have been certified in the MS65 by NGC. The surfaces of this amazing coin are beautiful with a yellow-gold color. It also has sharply detailed design elements and a vibrant mint luster, making it a key date coin for any collection.

Are you looking to add a truly stunning piece to your collection? Then look no further than this beautiful example of the $10 Gold American Eagle. The 1987 quarter ounce Gold American Eagle only had a total mintage of 269,255 coins and only 47 pieces have been certified in the ultimate grade of MS70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service. The surfaces of this amazing coin are technically perfect with a yellow-gold color. It also has sharply detailed design elements and a vibrant mint luster, making it a key date coin for any collection.

In 1989, the United Stated Mint produced just over 260,000 one-tenth ounce Gold American Eagles, and less than 1% of those coins have achieved the perfect MS70 grade by NGC. This is a beautiful example of the 1989 $5 Gold American Eagle. It has been graded MS70 by NGC due to its perfect state! The intricate detail and clarity combined with the amazing luster will make this flawless Gold Eagle appealing to both collectors and investors.