In 1795 the first regular coin struck for the United States was the gold half eagle. Later in the year the first ten dollar gold pieces were made. The eagle had one obverse and two reverses, all designed by Robert Scot, the Chief Engraver. The obverse showed a plump Liberty facing right wearing an oversized soft cap. It is said that the portrait was taken from a sketch by the famous portrait artist Gilbert Stuart. This Capped Bust to Right design was used until 1804. It was combined with a Small Eagle Reverse from 1795 to 1797. The reverse showed a scrawny eagle holding a wreath in its mouth. The second reverse was Heraldic Eagle Reverse. The newer reverse, used from 1797 to 1804, had mixed up heraldry in that the arrows and olive branch were held in the wrong talons. No denomination is indicated on these coins since gold was valued by its weight and fineness as it was in Europe.
Production of the gold eagle was suspended as of December 1804 on verbal orders of President Thomas Jefferson. In July 1838, two acts of Congress changed the weight and fineness standard for United States gold coins, and Robert Patterson, the Mint Director, was ordered to resume production of the eagle. Acting Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht designed Liberty Head or Coronet eagle. There are two types of Coronet eagles, Type 1 of 1838 to 1866 and Type 2 of 1867 to 1907.
Capped Bust To Right (1795-1804); Liberty Head No Motto (1838-1866); Liberty Head With Motto (1866-1907); Indian Head (1907-1933)
Beautiful and lustrous slider. Rare & underrated issue. 1st year of type. Sold in 2014 for 47,000. Bid=38,000. NGC:$50,000. PCGS:$70,000., Both services pops-NGC 5/1, PCGS 7/1More
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Historic date while the California gold rush was taking place, the SS Central America carried her load of gold only to find davey jones locker. Very few found on the shipwreck, choice extremely fine.More
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SS Republic-Ex-SS Republic Shipwreck Rarity (blue label). Rare Philadelphia-mint issue. Only 7 found on the ship. Republic Population this single coin only 1 higher. More
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1861 Civil War Gold Set - 1861 Gold Dollar NGC AU55, 1861 Quarter Eagle NGC AU55, 1861 Half Eagle PCGS XF45, 1861 Eagle NGC AU55, 1861 Double Eagle NGC XF45 CAC...More
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Very scarce gold eagle from the west coast. PCGS estimates only 80 to 100 survivors in all grades. This specimen shows sharp strike and wholesome surfaces.More
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Nice color and luster on this 84-CC Eagle graded by NGC. Carson City Gold like this is finding a line of both collectors and investors cherry picking the best ones for their sets.More
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Very choice about uncirculated 1884 Carson City Eagle that is crisp, lustrous and attractive. Excellent coin for inclusion in a Carson City Type Set or just as an excellent representative from this wild western mint. This was the time of Wyatt Earp and the episodes of the old tv show Tombstone Territory was a portrayal of life in the west circa 1880's. PCGS-$21,000. More
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Carson City Eagle in select uncirculated. Tough date to find in unc. Crisp, lustrous BU. Very scarce - only 6 coins graded finer. All Carson City Gold seems undervalued.More
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PCGS Plus. Absolutely gorgeous & original gem-Pop 15 and just dazzling luster and overall incredible eye appeal. If you only needed a single Coronet Eagle for your type set this should be a contender for that spot!More
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Amazing 1911 Indian Eagle in MS-65. Gotta wear sunglasses when viewing this ultra choice uncirculated Indian Eagle.More
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In 1795 the first regular coin struck for the United States was the gold half eagle. Later in the year the first ten dollar gold pieces were made. The eagle had one obverse and two reverses, all designed by Robert Scot, the Chief Engraver. The obverse showed a plump Liberty facing right wearing an oversized soft cap. It is said that the portrait was taken from a sketch by the famous portrait artist Gilbert Stuart. This Capped Bust to Right design was used until 1804. It was combined with a Small Eagle Reverse from 1795 to 1797. The reverse showed a scrawny eagle holding a wreath in its mouth. The second reverse was Heraldic Eagle Reverse. The newer reverse, used from 1797 to 1804, had mixed up heraldry in that the arrows and olive branch were held in the wrong talons. No denomination is indicated on these coins since gold was valued by its weight and fineness as it was in Europe.
Production of the gold eagle was suspended as of December 1804 on verbal orders of President Thomas Jefferson. In July 1838, two acts of Congress changed the weight and fineness standard for United States gold coins, and Robert Patterson, the Mint Director, was ordered to resume production of the eagle. Acting Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht designed Liberty Head or Coronet eagle. There are two types of Coronet eagles, Type 1 of 1838 to 1866 and Type 2 of 1867 to 1907.
Capped Bust To Right (1795-1804); Liberty Head No Motto (1838-1866); Liberty Head With Motto (1866-1907); Indian Head (1907-1933)
