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SOUTHERN GOLD BASIC SET

The numismatic adventure can be enriched by acquiring groups of coins in meaningful combinations. Sets of coins can run from two pieces to many. In the areas of rare date and early silver and gold coins we have established certain sets of special interest. They include the first and last of an issue, type sets, design sets, year sets, and those that are joined by historical events such as the Civil War. The coins of each set are specially selected for you and your collecting needs.

We are specialists in this area and will expertly and confidentially help you assemble a set similar to the one you see below, which is made up of pieces from the US Rare Coin Investments’ archives. We will cherry pick through millions of dollars of rare coins selecting only the finest quality pieces for your collection.

1851-C Gold Dollar - 1851 Quarter Eagle - 1858-D Half Eagle

Southern Gold Basic Set: With the discovery of gold in the Southeast, mints opened 1838 in Dahlonega, Georgia and Charlotte, South Carolina so the branch mints would be close to the sources of the ore. To facilitate commerce in the new states of the Union and to deal with world coins that entered, a mint facility was also opened in New Orleans, Louisiana. These three mints comprise the Southern branches of the United States Mint. Gold coins from 1838 to 1861 with a C mintmark are from Charlotte, and those with a D mintmark are from Dahlonega. Modern coins with a D mintmark are from the Denver mint, which opened in 1906, long after the Southern branch mints closed. The New Orleans mint made coins from 1838 to 1909. These coins all bear the O mintmark. All three Southern mints were seized by the Confederacy during the Civil War and coinage was discontinued. In 1879 coinage resumed at the New Orleans mint.

There are six denominations of gold coinage that were struck in the Southern branch mints. Three were struck at Charlotte, four at Dahlonega, and all six at New Orleans. Of the Southern branch mints, only New Orleans made eagle and double eagle coins.

1851-C Gold Dollar1851-C Gold Dollar - A basic type set would consist of three coins, one for each branch. Charlotte could be represented by a gold dollar.

This Mint State, Southern branch mint 1851-C gold dollar has a strong strike and significant amounts of remaining, bright mint luster. There are full details on Liberty’s hair below the coronet, on the two central numerals of the date, and on the wreath. No wear is present on the coin, in keeping with the grade.

The surfaces are original, and clean for the grade. There is a light abrasion mark on Liberty’s cheek, but it does not detract significantly from the overall appeal of this attractive piece.


1851 Quarter Eagle1851 Quarter Eagle - A quarter eagle from New Orleans clearly shows the O mintmark.

The present coin is an early die state of the common variety of the year, showing strong repunching on the digits of the date. Although the center of the reverse is slightly weak, common with New Orleans quarter eagles only some very small luster breaks keep this coin out of a mint-state holder.

Excellent original toning consisting of a darker yellow-green color, shows this coin to be completely original. It is a very nice example in very choice near-Gem condition of a date that generally saw considerable commerce and trade.


1858-D Half Eagle1858-D Half Eagle - A half eagle from Dahlonega is illustrative of that mint’s output.

This Southern branch mint, near-Mint State 1858-D Half Eagle has a full strike, which is very unusual for coins of this date and mint. The highest points of Liberty’s hair, the stars centers, the eagle’s neck, and the area to the lower left of the shield all show full details. Muted mint luster is present in protected areas of both sides.

The surfaces of this coin are original and, for the grade, clean and free of distractions.


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