American Goldcoins

The 1914 is very fine in the grade of VF-20 which is the obverse shows that the most details of the standing figure are flat, her face is incomplete and the tips of the rays are weak. And the eye appeal is usually poor. And in the reverse the wear is greater overall, but most evident on the eagle. The detail is good at the center of the left wing but worn away in most other areas of the bird. The Gold coin has a circulation strike mintage of 95,250 and has a proof mintage of 70 pieces. This is also one of the creations of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and modified by Charles E. Barber. It is measure in 34 millimeters in diameter and weight of 33.4 grams. This is also composed of metal which is contained by 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. This is also minted in Philadelphia.

VF-20: 1,050 dollars
AU-55: 1,125 dollars
PF-63: 27,500 dollars

This series of Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle were struck in large quantities. The details are often light on the obverse. And the reverses are usually well struck but check the feathers on the eagle and the top of the wings. Most of the dates and mint mark range from very common to slightly scarce. this 1924 series is grade in Mint State of MS-60 which is the obverse is describe with some abrasion and contact marks are seen on Liberty’s chest and left knee and scattered marks and abrasion are in the field. The luster present but may be dull or lifeless and interrupted in patches. And on the reverse of this grade abrasion and contact marks are most noticeable on the eagle’s left wing. The vast majority of these American gold coins were exported. This series has a circulation strike mintage of 4,323,500 and this is designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and modified by Charles E. Barber. It has a diameter of 34 millimeters and composed of 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper and this is also weight of 516 grains. This series is minted in Philadelphia.

VF-20: 1,050 dollars
AU-55: 1,125 dollars
MS-63: 1,400 dollars

This 1891-CC is about uncirculated in the grade of AU-50. Which is the obverse describes that the light wear is seen on the face, the hair to the right of the face and the highest area of the hair behind the coronet. In AU-50 grade American gold coin has luster in protected areas among the stars and letters with little in the open fields or on the portrait. In the reverse it is also describe that the eagle and ornaments show wear in all of the higher areas. And the luster ranges from 40 percent remaining in protected areas to nearly full mint bloom; it is often that the reverse of this type retains more luster than the obverse. It has a circulation strike mintage of 5,000 pieces and it is designed by James Barton Longacre in the measurement of 34 millimeters in diameter and weight of 33.4 grams. This also made of metal which is contained 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. This minted in Carson City, where the letter CC is located below the eagle’s tail on the reverse.

VF-20: 3,900 dollars
AU-55: 25,000 dollars
MS-60: 55,000 dollars

This 1857-S is designed by James Barton Longacre in the circulation strike mintage of 970,500 pieces and this is also measure of 34 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 33.4 grams. This is also made of metal which is containing as 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. In the grade of VF-20 this is very fine gold coin. In the obverse it describe that the higher relief areas of hair are worn flat. The hair to the right of the coronet is merged into heavy strands and is flat at the back as is part of the bow. In the reverse also it describes the eagle shows further wear on the head, the tops of the wings and the tail and the ornament has flat spots. This is minted in San Francisco which is the letter S is located below the eagle’s tail on the reverse.

VF-20: 1,150 dollars
AU-55: 2,000 dollars
MS-63: 38,500 dollars

The 1903 has a circulation strike mintage of 125,830 and has a proof mintage of 96 pieces. This gold coin is also designed by Christian Gobrecht in the diameter of 26.8 millimeter and weight of 16.7 grams. This is also minted in Philadelphia mint and it was made of metal which is 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. Both obverse and reverse in the grade of PF-60 have extensive hairlines and may be having nicks and contact marks. The proofs of this date have the portrait polished in the date.

VF-20: 575 dollars
AU-55: 650 dollars
PF-63: 13,500 dollars

The 1799 Gold Eagle Heraldic type is about uncirculated and this is graded as AU-50. The obverse of this grade which is the light wear is seen on the cheek, the hair immediately to the left of the face and the cap and the gold coin has luster in protected areas among the stars and letters with little in the open fields or on the portrait. And in the reverse the eagle’s neck, the tips and top of the wings, the clouds and the tail now show noticeable wear, as do other features. And the luster ranges from perhaps 40 percent remaining in protected areas to nearly full mint bloom and often the reverse of this type retains much more luster than the obverse. And all of the examples of this date and type were struck at the Philadelphia mint. This was having a circulation strike mintage of 37,449 and it is designed by Robert Scott in the diameter of 33 millimeters. This is weight about 270 grains or 17.50 grams and it made of metal which is composed of 91.7 percent of gold and 8.3 percent of copper.

F-12: 9,500 dollars
AU-55: 24,000 dollars
MS-63: 65,000 dollars

The 1911 Indian Head is graded in PF-60 which is a particularly nice example. Both of the obverse and reverse of the PF-60 grade, there is light abrasion and some contact marks. It said that the lower the grade, the higher the quantity. On the proofs these show up as visually unappealing bright spots. This is designed by Bela Lyon Pratt in the measurement of 21.6 millimeters in diameter and it is also weight of 129 grains or 8.24 grams. This series is minted in Philadelphia mint and composed of metal which is containing 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. It has also a circulation strike mintage of 915, 000 and has a proof mintage of 139 pieces. The proofs were made in 1908 and from 1911 to 1915. At lower levels, American coin show light contact marks. And some microscopic bright flecks maybe caused by the sandblasting process and they do not represent handling; usually result in a gold coin being assigned a slightly lower grade.

VF-20: 295 dollars
AU-55: 400 dollars
PF-63: 11,500 dollars

This is minted in San Francisco mint and the letter S is seen in left of the arrowheads on the reverse. This series is designed by Bela Lyon Pratt in the measurement of 21.6 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 129 grains or 8.24 grams. This is also made of 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. This series has a circulation strike mintage of 82,000. All gold coins are shown enlarged for clarity. This is graded as MS-60 to 70. In this grade the obverse, there is abrasion in the field, this representing the highest part of the American coin. The abrasion is also evident on the headdress. Marks and occasionally a microscopic pin scratch may be seen. In the reverse of this grade there is abrasion in the field that this representing the highest part of coin, the abrasion is also evident on the eagle’s wing.

VF-20: 400 dollars
AU-55: 850 dollars
MS-63: 6,250 dollars

This series of 1858-C has a circulation strike mintage of 38,856 pieces and it is designed by Christian Gobrecht in the diameter of 21.65 millimeters measurement and it is weight of 8.24 grams. This is minted in Charlotte which is located the letter C in below the eagle on the reverse. This is also made of gold which is containing 90 percent and 10 percent of copper. The 1858-C is grade as VF-20 which is very fine grade. In the obverse of this grade the higher relief areas of hair are worn flat and the hair to right of the coronet is merged into heavy strands. The stars are flat at their centers. In the reverse of this grade the feather detail is mostly worn away on the neck and the legs and less on the wings. The vertical shield stripes being deeply recessed remain bold on most of these American gold coins.

VF-20: 2,000 dollars
AU-55: 7,750 dollars
MS-63: 35,000 dollars

This 1837 is designed by William Kneass, in the circulation strike mintage of 207,121 and has a proof mintage of only 1 known. This is also composed of metal content which is 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. And it is measure in the diameter if 23.8 millimeters and weight of 8.24 grams. This series is minted in Philadelphia. This is extremely fine in the grade of EF-40 and in the obverse of this grade the wear is seen on the portrait overall, with reduction or elimination of some separation of hair strands especially in the area that close to the face. The checks shows light wear and the luster is minimal or non existent and in the reverse of this grade the wear is greater than on a about circulated American gold coin. On the most coins the neck lacks some feather details on the higher points. And feathers have lost some detail near the edges and tips of the wings, and some areas of the horizontal lines in the shield may be blended together. And some traces of luster may be seen.

VF-20: 650 dollars
AU-55: 2,000 dollars
MS-63: 12,000 dollars

The 1832 is designed by John Reich and Robert Scot that modified by William Kneass. It has a circulation strike mintage of 157,487 and has a proof mintage of 5 pieces estimated. This is measure at 23.8 millimeters in diameter and weight of 8.748 grams. This gold coin is composed of 91.7 percent of gold and 8.3 percent of silver and copper combination. All the dates of this type were struck at the Philadelphia mint. Mint State grades this series as MS-60. In the obverse of MS-60 some of the abrasion and contact marks are seen on the check, the hair below the LIBERTY inscription and the highest relief folds of the cap. The luster present but may be dull or lifeless and interrupted in patches. In the reverse the abrasion is most noticeable on the eagle’s neck and the highest area of the wings.

F-12:17,500 dollars
AU-55: 55,000 dollars
MS-63: 95,000 dollars

This 1813 is designed by Robert Scot and John Reich, which was minted in Philadelphia Mint. This series has a circulation strike mintage of 95,428 pieces and in the measurements of 25 millimeters in diameter and weight of 8.748 grams. This is also made of 91.7 percent of gold and 8.3 percent of silver and copper combination. This is an about uncirculated in grade of AU-50, in the obverse, light wear is seen on the check and the higher relief areas of the hair and cap of these gold coins. The friction and the scattered marks are in the field ranging to minimal. And in the reverse of this grade the eagles’ neck, the top of the wings, the leaves and the arrow heads now show noticeable wear, and the luster ranges from perhaps 40 percent remaining in protected areas. And there are also some luster traces will be seen.

F-12: 4,750 dollars
AU-55: 10,000 dollars
MS-63: 23,500 dollars

All dates of this type were struck at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mint. This is designed by Robert Scot in the circulation strike mintage of 33,506 pieces and in the measurement of 25 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 8.748 grams. This is also made of metal which is containing 91.7 percent pure gold and 8.3 percent of silver and copper combination. The copper restrikes are known of this date. This is also grade in Mint State as MS-60; all of American  gold coins are shown enlarged for clarity. The obverse at MS-60, some of the abrasion and contacts marks are evident and mostly noticeably in hair to the left of the Miss Liberty’s forehead and on the higher relief areas of the cap. The luster is present but maybe dull or lifeless and interrupted in patches. In the reverse of this grade the abrasion and contacts marks are most noticeable on the upper part of the eagle and the clouds. The field area is complex with not much open space given the stars above the eagle, the arrows and olive branch and other features.

F-12: 4,000 dollars
AU-55: 11,500 dollars
MS-63: 32,500 dollars

The 1879 Flowing hair is often available on the market and usually in PF-60. All examples the high parts of the hair are flat, and often with striations. The other areas of the gold coin are typically well struck. The tiny planchet irregularities are common. Both obverse and reverse of this type have extensive hairlines and may have nicks and contact marks. The hairlines are prominent but the mirror surface is very reflective. This designed by Charles E. Barber in the measurement of 22.00 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 7.00 grams. This is also made of metal which is content an 86 percent of gold, 4 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This series has a circulation strike mintage of 425 pieces. The others mint are made in secret and privately. The 4 Dollar Stellas are proof only patterns not irregular issues.

EF-40: 77,500 dollars
PF-63: 150,000 dollars
PF-66: 250,000 dollars
PF-67: 375,000 dollars

This series is graded in VF-20 and it is very fine. In the obverse the most hair detail is gone except at the back of the lower curls. The feather plume ends are flat. And in the reverse the wreath and the other areas show more wear and the most detail is gone on the higher relief leaves. This is minted in Philadelphia and made of metal which is containing 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This is also one of the designed American  coins that made of James Barton Longacre. This is measure in 20.5 millimeters and weight of 77.4 grains or 5.02 grams. This series has a circulation mintage of 41,800 and has a proof mintage of 20 pieces estimated.

VF-20: 850 dollars
AU-55: 2,100 dollars
PF-63: 26,500 dollars

The 1925-D is designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, in the diameter of 18 millimeters and weight of 64.5 grains or 4.18 grams. This is minted in Denver and the letter D is stands for where it is minted and located in left of the arrowheads on the reverse. This made of metal which is 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. This series has a circulation strike mintage of 578,000. In Mint State it is graded this type of American gold coin in MS-60, in the obverse there is abrasion in the field of the gold coin, this representing the highest part of the coin. Abrasion is also evident on the head dress. Marks and occasionally a microscopic pin scratch may be seen. The luster is irregular. In the reverse there is abrasion in the field and this representing the highest part of the coin. Abrasion also the evident on the eagle’s wing. Otherwise the same comments apply as for the obverse. All American  coins are shown enlarged for clarity.

VF-20: 185 dollars
AU-55: 300 dollars
MS-63: 1,250 dollars

The all proof of this date have a cameo contrast but due to changing use of adjectives and differing policies not all are certified as such.  The obverse and the reverse of the PF-60 and above of this American coins have extensive hairlines and may have nicks and contact marks. At the hairlines are prominent but the mirror surface is very reflective. It is also minimal hairlines mostly seen only under magnification and no nicks or marks. And higher coins should have no marks or hairlines visible to the unaided eye. It has a circulation strike mintage of 2,440 and has a proof mintage of 105 gold coin pieces estimated. This is designed by Christian Gobrecht in the measurement of 10 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 64.5 grains or 4.18 grams, this is type is minted in Philadelphia. It is also composed of metal which is content a 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper.

VF-20: 225 dollars
AU-55: 500 dollars
PF-63: 7,000 dollars

This 1844-C is lightly struck at the centers and with a grainy surface. It is minted in Charlotte, North Carolina; the letter C is located below the eagle on the reverse. Lightly struck Charlotte and Dahlonega American  coins are often graded more liberally than are those from other mints. This type of coin is about uncirculated and graded in AU-50. The obverse of this grade, this is light worn that is seen on the face, the hair to the right of the face and the highest area of the hair bun. In the reverse the eagle shows wear in all the higher areas, as well as the leaves and arrowheads. The luster ranges from perhaps 40 percent remaining in protected areas. This 1844-C series is designed by Christian Gobrecht in the measurement of 18 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 64.5 grains or 4.18 grams. This is made of 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper content. It has a circulation strike mintage of 11,622 pieces. The quality control was very poor at the C and D mints, giving their coins a rusticity that adds to their appeal for experienced specialist.

The mint mark of all examples of this date and types were struck in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mint. The AU-50 grade of this series is about Uncirculated. The obverse is this grade is light wear that is seen on the check and higher relief areas of the hair and cap. The friction and marks are in the field ranging from extensive to minimal. The low rim affords little protection to the field of this gold coin but the stars in relief help. And the luster may be seen in protected areas. In the reverse of this coin grade is the eagle’s neck, the top of the wings, the leaves and the arrow heads show noticeable wear and the luster ranges from nearly full mint bloom. This coin is designed by William Kneass in the measurement of 18.2 millimeters in diameter and weight of 91.7 percent of gold and 8.3 percent of copper and silver combination. This series has a circulation strike mintage of 4,160 and has a proof mintage of 10 pieces is estimated.

F-12: 5,500 dollars
AU-55: 15,000 dollars
MS-60: 22,500 dollars

The 1808 is a capped bust to left that designed by John Reich in the measurement of 20 millimeters in diameter and it is weight of 67.5 grains or 4.37 grams. This is also made of metal which is containing 91.7 percent of gold and 8.3 percent of silver and copper combination. It is minted in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The 1808 is grade by the Mint State of MS-60 and all of the gold coins are shown enlarged clarity. The obverse of this grade, some of the abrasion and contact marks are seen on the check on the hair below the LIBERTY inscription and on the highest relief folds of the cap. The luster is present but may be dull or lifeless and interrupted in patches. And in the reverse of this grade is the abrasion is most noticeable on the eagle’s neck and highest area of the wings. This type of dollar gold coin has a circulation strike mintage of 2,710 pieces. This type of series is seldom collected in grades lower than VF-40.

F-12: 32,500 dollars
AU-55: 120,000 dollars
MS-60: 175,000 dollars

The 1796 of all examples of this variety were struck at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mint. This is designed by Robert Scot in the measurement of 20 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 76.5 grains or 4.37 grams of these American  Gold coins. This is also made of metal which is contains 91.7 percent of pure gold and 8.3 percent of copper and silver combination. It has a circulation strike mintage of 432 pieces of this series. The 1796 with the 13 stars in obverse has a very fine grade in EF-20. In the obverse of this grade the higher relief areas of the hair are well worn and the stars are flat at their centers. In the reverse, the wear is greater that is including on the shield and wing feathers and the stars centers are flat. And the other areas have lost detail as well.

F-12: 28,500 dollars
AU-55: 130,000 dollars
MS-60: 200,000 dollars

This 1859-S Gold Dollar is designed by James Barton Longacre and the letter S is stands for where it was minted in San Francisco and located in below the wreath on the reverse. This series has a circulation strike mintage of 15,000, and it is measure of ±14.3 millimeters in diameter and weight of ±25.8 grains (±1.7 grams). This is also composed of metal that contain 90 percent of pure gold and 10 percent combination of silver and copper. This series is reeded and no proof mintage American  coins. This 1859-S is extremely fine in the grade of EF-40. The obverse of the EF-40 is medium wear that is seen on the hair below the coronet and on the feather plume tips. The detail is partially gone in the hair and the luster is gone on the most coins. In the reverse it is light wear that is also seen in overall and the higher parts of the leaves are flat and the luster is gone on most coins.

VF-20: 260 dollars
AU-55: 2,000 dollars
MS-63: 16,000 dollar

The 1855-C is minted in Charlotte, North Carolina and the letter C is located below the wreath on the reverse. This is designed y James Barton Longacre and it is measure of ±14.3 millimeters in the diameter and weight of ±25.8 grains (±1.7 grams). This composed of 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper and silver. This series has a circulation strike mintage of 9,803. The edge of these American gold coins is reeded. The EF-40 of the 1855 –C was a lightly struck at the centers but overall it has extra ordinary quality for this. This EF-40 is extremely fine grade, in the obverse it is medium wear that is seen on the hair below in the coronet and on the feather plume tips. The detail is partially gone on the hair and the luster is gone on most coins. In the reverse it is light wear that is seen overall and the highest parts of the leaves are flat and the luster is gone on most coins.

VF-20: 1,750 dollars
AU-55: 14,500 dollars
MS-60: 28,500 dollars

This 1849-C is minted in Charlotte, North Carolina that located below the wreath on the reverse. And this American gold coin is designed by James Barton Longacre and in the measurements of ±12.7 millimeters in diameter and it is weight of ±25.8 grains (±1.7 grams). This 1849-C has a circulation strike mintage of 11,634 pieces and composed of 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper. The EF-40 of this 1849-C obverse is medium wear that is seen on the hair below the coronet that is extending to near the bun, and on the curls below. The detail is partially gone on the hair to the right of the coronet and the luster is gone on most coins.
In the reverse side of the coin it is light wear is seen overall and the highest parts of the leaves are flat and the luster is gone.

VF-20: 1,350 dollars
AU-55: 4,000 dollars
MS-63: 18,500 dollars

This American Gold Coin from 1865 S Double Eagle was minted in San Francisco. It is designed by James Barton Longacre. In the diameter of 34 millimeters and composed of metal content 90 percent of gold and 10 percent of copper or silver. It is weight of 516 grains (33 grams). Its mint mark was “S” that stands for San Francisco below the eagle’s tail on the reverse. The finest of this 1865 S Double Eagle are MS- 66’s. There were 249 1865-S Double Eagle ranging in the grade from AU-55 to MS-65. The circulation strike mintage of this 1865 S Double Eagle was 1,042,500. It is usually well struck. The high grades specimens have lustrous surfaces. There are six 1865 dated obverse dies were shipped to San Francisco in November 1864 that followed by 8 more in May 1865. There is no motto in this silver dollar coin. One of the coin was listed clashed 30 were listed as Large “S” and 218 were listed as Small “S”. Here are the following the 1865 S Double Eagle market value in below.

VF-20: 650 Dollars
AU-55: 1,600 Dollars
MS-66: 40,000 Dollars