The 1885 is a low total-mintage date with only 801 business strikes and 109 proofs produced. Probably no more than 40 proofs are extant today in all grades. This is a sparkling, orange-tinted specimen with uniform, mirrored brilliance. The field is slightly hazy with hints of red. An excellent choice for both the type and date collector, this date would make an interesting proof type coin because of its better date status.
This splendid Gem has satin luster and sun-gold color. Fully struck and carbon-free with a beautifully undisturbed appearance. A meager 460 proofs were struck. Nearly the entire issue of Proof pieces was struck from a single set of dies. Later in the year a new set of regular Proof dies were made to strike the bronze pattern issue, J-299 to test the feasibility of changing the composition of the cent from copper-nickel to bronze. About 100 bronze 1863 cents were struck with some examples sent to Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase on December 8th, 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg and the fall of Vicksburg both took place in 1863.
A Cameo Gem specimen from an important low-mintage Civil War issue. Fantastic mirrors and frost, a wonderful proof. Census: 11 in 65 Cameo, 3 finer (9/10)
This Civil War-era proof quarter with original silver surfaces, yet still retaining exceptional luster. Both sides are sharply detailed, and the entire presentation is highly appealing. Population: 55 in 64, 18 finer. The Battle of Gettysburg and the fall of Vicksburg both took place in 1863.
Similar to the adopted two cent piece of the following year, except that the motto reads GOD OUR TRUST on the obverse, and the word CENTS is sharply curved within the wreath on the reverse. The wreath is tightly bound with no trailing ribbon ends. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. Each side is deep brown in color, and this has greatly subdued the mirrors in the proof fields. However, there are no noticeable flaws or spots on either side.
Both sides are of adopted designs, with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST placed on a scroll above the eagle, as adopted in 1866. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. These and other With Motto patterns were actually restrikes made circa 1869-early 1870s and were offered by the Mint along with other denominations in complete sets. Only a dozen or so pieces of this pattern are believed known.
Similar to the regular issue design, but with GOD OUR TRUST on a scroll in the field above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Some of the copper strikings of this pattern have been bronzed, but not this piece. The fields are bright and reflective, with the overall brown patina.
A lightly rubbed example of this popular odd-denomination type issue. Butter-yellow surfaces offer virtually intact luster with just a few scattered marks making this type coin a much more affordable AU58 rather than Mint State. CU Ask $2,250
This boldly struck rare date ten offers considerable flashy luster and a pleasing strike. Distributed minor marks are consistent with briefly circulated large denomination gold coins. A scant 10,630 pieces were struck, since traders and bankers preferred the greater convenience of the double eagle
1903-O $10 MS63 NGC. This is one of the final years of the New Orleans Mint. New Orleans Motto tens are invariable low mintage, and are scarce in Select Mint State. This is a well impressed piece with good luster and rich green-gold toning Census: 55 in 63, 11 finer
PCGS Price:$3,650
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