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.
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 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 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 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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