1870. R-8. *CAC. Aluminum w/ regular dies. Only 2 known. CAC pop 2/0-Total Pop 2/0-Important in that at the time of striking these patterns or prototypes in aluminum at a time when aluminum was more valuable than gold, hence these were used in presentation sets some of which were given to foreign heads of state and other important people. American treasure in a gem PCGS holder.
1870. R-8. *CAC. Aluminum w/ regular dies. Ex-Simpson collection. Only 2 known of this great American rarity. If you hung this on your wall it would likely be multiple 7 figures. Thankfully the world of numismatics still has a ways to catch up!More
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A very cool 1870 Double Eagle Die Trial struck in copper with just wonderful 150 year patina that is unique to this specimen of great rarity. Less than a dozen known in all grades and listed in the book as R-7+., this particular specimen is in the upper tier of quality and with the outstanding color makes this a great pick up for the collector or investor.More
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1859. R-7+. Ex-Eliasberg. Rare Double Obverse Mule! Paquet's Liberty Seated with fasces; reverse Longacre's French Liberty Head. Delightful gem. Looks 66+. Catalogued in the Eliasberg sale by Q. David Bowers as the finest known example. Compare its qualit More
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1867. R-7+. Only 2 graded (the other is a PF69 CAM that was crossed). Trial piece struck in Nickel from regular dies. Attractive. Very lite rub. Judd (60)=9000.More
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Extremely rare $10 Eagle struck in aluminum which at the time was more valuable than gold and was used in presentation sets of US coins given to foreign dignitaries.More
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Judd 664-R-7 Rarity- an amazing and rare American Gold Eagle designed by J.B Longacre. Struck in Aluminum which at the time of striking was more valuable than gold! Excellent presentation proof striking with only a few known to exist-expert USPATTERNS claims "about a half dozen are known." At least four were issued as part of aluminum pattern sets which yours truly is responsible for handling a complete set which, unfortunately the owner from the Carolina's broke up and sold piecemeal. A great rarity in the world of pattern/prototype numismatics and if considered as investment, consider the fact that about a handful of these coins exist and at such a price makes a compelling reason to set aside for a time when this coin will be worth a price commensurate with it's rarity and quality
1838. R-7-. *CAC. Ex-Eliasberg. Finest known at PCGS and CAC. Gobrecht Half dollar. Flying eagle on reverse. Judd (65)=32,000. CAC pop 1/0 (5 total).More
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