Mintage: 14,000

 

The 1850-O is the rarest gold dollar ever produced at the New Orleans. It sells for less in higher grades than the more common 1855-O, but the latter issue, because of its one-year type status, is in greater demand amongst a larger variety of collectors. The 1850-O is generally seen in the EF40 to AU50 grades. There are a few dozen known in Uncirculated with the great majority in the MS60 to MS61 range. Properly graded MS62's are rare and this is a very rare coin in full MS63 with just six graded as such by PCGS and two finer (both MS64's).

 

This moderately abraded example is well-struck with nice luster and a pleasing appearance. A few scuffs can be seen on the obverse; the reverse is very choice. Both sides display medium orange-gold hues.

 

Despite increased popularity in New Orleans gold coins and gold dollars in general, the pricing of this condition rarity has stayed flat, making it a very good value in my opinion.

This is the interior of the dressing room, again all furniture and accessories are original to the set, except for the big planter.

Mintage: 481,953

 

The 1850 is, by far, the hardest Type One gold dollar from Philadelphia to locate. It becomes rare in properly graded MS65 and, unlike the common dates from 1851-1853, it is not an issue that is seen from time to time in “wonder grades.”

 

The best 1850 gold dollar that I have seen is the PCGS MS67 (ex Eliasberg) coin that was last sold for a record-breaking $54,625 in the 2010 ANA auction.

 

The 1850 gold dollar is not easy to find in Gem.

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Mintage: 6,966

 

All of the branch mint gold dollars from 1850 are rare and undervalued in higher grades. The 1850-C is the second rarest of nine Type One gold dollars from Charlotte. Of the 6,966 struck, around 200-250 are known with most in the EF40 to AU50 range. In Uncirculated, the 1850-C is a rare coin with maybe a dozen accounted for.

 

This is an unusual coin in that it is both semi-prooflike (with far more reflectiveness than usually seen for a Charlotte product) and extensively toned with reddish-gold and iridescent blue color seen on the obverse and the reverse. The strike is uncommonly bold for this issue with complete definition seen at the centers and borders on both sides. There are a few light scuffs in the left obverse field and a tiny dig on the reverse around 4:00.

 

■ Closeup of a little metallic jewelry box, with crystal and stone inclusions on the cover lid. NOT FOR SALE.

 

Taken in artificial light (no flash) using a Panasonic Lumix TZ7 (ZS3) ( 70 mm, F3.9, 1/6 sec., ISO 80 ), the box is about 1 inch wide.

  

■ Primer plano de una cajita metalica de joyeria, con incrustaciones de cristal y piedra en la tapa. NO ESTA EN VENTA.

 

Tomada en luz artificial (sin flash) utilizando una Panasonic Lumix TZ7 (ZS3) ( 70 mm, F3.9, 1/6 seg., ISO 80 ), la caja tiene unos 2,5 cm de anchura.

Mintage: 8,382

 

The 1850-D is probably the most overlooked gold dollar from the Dahlonega mint, and there are fewer than 200 known from the original mintage. It is hard to locate even in the higher AU grades, and in Uncirculated the 1850-D is very rare with just six to eight known to me.

 

Unlike most 1850-D dollars which are dull and lifeless, this choice original piece is lustrous and vibrant. It shows a slightly better than average strike with some flatness at the centers but a nearly full date and a sharp mintmark. The surfaces have as much luster as on any 1850-D that I have seen and show nice natural medium reddish-gold splashes over rich yellow-gold undertones.

Mintage: 41,267

 

North Georgia Collection pedigree. The 1851-C is by far the most available coin produced at the Charlotte mint. There are hundreds of pieces known and there are as many as 125-175 extent in Uncirculated. But this issue is scarce in properly graded MS63 and this grade, it seems to me, is the perfect point in the Mint State scale for most collectors as it is affordable yet cosmetically appealing. I have handled many 1851-C dollars in this grade and the present example is among the nicest. It is original and choice with thick, frosty luster below attractive rich yellow-gold color that is slightly contrasted by some deeper hues in the fields. The strike is sharp and even and there are just a few small scuffs in the fields.

 

Mintage: 9,434

Mintage: 6,360

The 1852-D is one of the scarcer Type One Dahlonega gold dolalrs. There are under 200 known in all grades and most are seen in the EF40 to AU50 range. This date is rare in properly graded Uncirculated and most are in the MS60 to MS61 range. What appear to be scratches on the surfaces are actually mint-made raised die lines and all examples have an obvious reverse die scratch just past the second A in AMERICA to the wreath.

Mintage: 11,515

 

Elrod Collection pedigree, as indicated by NGC.

 

The 1853-C gold dollar is slightly rarer than the 1852-C and much rarer than the 1851-C. It is sometimes seen in the lower Uncirculated grades but it is very scarce in MS63 and very rare in MS64 with only three or four pieces known to me. The current example is likely the second finest known trailing a solitary NGC MS65 which I sold to a Southern collector back in the late 1980's.

 

This piece has nicer color than on any other high grade 1853-C dollar I can recall seeing with rich natural reddish-gold colors seen on the obverse and reverse. This piece is literally "as struck" with good detail for the issue and no describable marks but there is some mint-made planchet roughness across the upper obverse.

 

This piece is from the famous Stanley Elrod collection which is still the single finest set of Charlotte coinage ever assembled. It was sold privately back in 1989-1990 and was subsequently broken up. Today, few coins are traceable to this collection, and it serves as a Holy Grail pedigree for Charlotte collectors.

  

Mintage: 9,882

Here's an example that is unusual in two regards. First, it is a very early die state with no cracks or clashing on the reverse. Secondly, it is very well-preserved for the issue and among the finer known of the approximately 15-20 Uncirculated pieces that are currently accounted for. The weakness on the obverse border at 6:00-7:00 is typical for the issue as are the "artifacts" around the stars.

Mintage: 3,317,671

 

This is one of the most common Type One gold dollars, along with the 1852-P and 1853-P. As it tends to be well-made and available in higher grades, it is very popular as a type coin.

 

This frosty yellow-gold Gem has a wonderfully original appearance. It is sharply detailed with a full date and very strong central detail There is a mint-made grease stain on the obverse from the star at 7:00 into the field and then terminating at Liberty’s throat.

Its legendary companions will be in the works.

 

Crochet amigurumi fanart. No pattern, not for sale.

-

 

mochillery.com

Mintage: 1,811

PCGS designated as Full Date on holder. Green Pond Collection Pedigree.

 

This numismatically significant issue is the only Type Two gold dollar from the Dahlonega mint. It is the second rarest gold dollar from Dahlonega in terms of overall rarity, and it is the single rarest in high grade. Only 1,811 were struck, of which 75-100 are known in all grades. The 1855-D is exceedingly rare in Uncirculated with just four or five known. As far as I know, the other Uncirculated pieces are off the market in tightly held collections.

 

The vast majority (close to 90%) of the known survivors show weakly impressed dates and this example is notable for having an exceptional quality of strike. In fact, it is as bold as on any 1855-D that I have seen. This piece is quite lustrous with attractive lime-green color that is accentuated by flashes of crimson at the lower central obverse and a lighter shade at the central reverse. Some clashmarks at the centers ar clearly visible and they add a "neatness" factor to the visual appeal; a small old scratch extends up from between UN in UNITED into the center of the neck.

 

Ex: Vasquez Rocks collection, Heritage 1/04: 1008 ($46,000), Green Pond collection, sold privately to Doug Winter from the Duke’s Creek collection, Stack’s Auction ’84: 1301 ($10,450).

Mintage: 2,045,351

 

The 1852 is one of the most available Type One gold dollars in Gem. But “available” is a relative term and if you had to locate three no-questions Gems and had a year to do this, I’m not certain that you could fill your order.

 

This is a superb no-questions Gem with a full strike, very clean surfaces and thick, frosty luster that shows nice natural medium to deep orange-gold coloration.

This is how the new house looks from the outside!

 

Mintage: 290,000

Along with the 1853-O, this is the most common gold dollar from New Orleans. A few years ago, a remarkable group of high grade pieces was found by an East Coast dealer and more than a dozen Gems hit the market. This is a well-produced issue with a strike that rivals that seen on any Philadelphia gold dollar of this era.

Mintage: 2,935

This is the 4th rarest of 13 gold dollars made at the Dahlonega mint, and it is the single rarest Type One dollar from this mint. Only 2,935 were struck, and an estimated 100-125 are known in all grades. The 1854-D is very rare in Uncirculated, with just 7-10 known to me. The highest graded is a single NGC MS63 that is ex Reed Hawn.

 

For the date, this coin has excellent eye appeal with very good detail on the obverse and reverse. The color is a medium orange-gold with green and reddish overtones, in different hues, on the obverse and reverse. A few small marks in the obverse fields limit the grade; the reverse is quite choice.

 

Ex Vasquez Rocks collection, Akers 10/97: 862 ($13,200), John J. Pittman collection, Stack’s 10/59: 743.

Mintage: 140,000

 

The 1852-O is considerably scarcer in Uncirculated than the 1849-O, 1851-O and 1853-O. It is not all that hard to find in the lower Uncirculated grades but it is rare in properly graded MS63 and very rare (and expensive) above this. This high end example has very choice frosty surfaces with nice light orange-gold color. The strike is very sharp with good detail at the centers; more-so on the obverse than on the reverse. A few tiny abrasions below the truncation narrowly keep this coin from grading MS64 but it is decidedly nicer than most I have seen in MS63 holders.

Mintage: 783,943

 

The popular, short-lived Type Two gold dollar design was made at the Philadelphia mint for just two years: 1854 and 1855. The 1854 is a bit easier to find in Uncirculated than its counterpart the 1855 but both are hard to locate above MS63 to MS64.

 

As with many 1854 Type Two dollars, this piece is struck from clashed dies but this piece doesn’t have the dramatic outlines at the centers that some others show. It is frosty and lightly marked with rich orange-gold hues on both sides.

 

For many budget-minded collectors, the perfect grades for a Type Two gold dollar are MS61 or MS62 as higher grade examples become quite expensive.

Mintage: 12,367

 

Wire Edge variety. Every collector aspires to own a High Relief at one point. It is arguably the most beautiful American gold coin and certainly one of the most popular.

 

Yes, this is probably an overvalued issue but it is the most liquid high value American gold coin.

Mintage: 290,000

This is as sharply struck a gold dollar from the New Orleans mint as any that I have ever seen and it is illustrated to prove how capable of this mint was making high quality coins at this point in time.

Mintage: 547,896

 

Head of 1835. The obverse and reverse display rich orange-gold and greenish hues and this coloration is exactly "right" for the date. The strike is slightly above average with less weakness at the centers than usual and the surfaces show just a few minor scuffs in the fields as expected on this type.

Mintage: 4,000

 

You could literally look through hundreds of Classic Head quarter eagles and you'd be hard-pressed to find another that was as original and attractively toned as this piece.

Mintage: 18,859

 

The 1840 quarter eagle is an overlooked first-year-of-issue that is far rarer than generally believed. It is by far the scarcest of the three gold denominations struck at the Philadelphia mint in this year and if it were not for a small hoard of high grade pieces that came onto the market in the early 1990's, it would be nearly unavailable above AU55.

 

The present example shows a typical strike for this issue with very weak radial lines in the stars and flatness at the centers; especially on the reverse. There is a good deal of luster remaining and the surfaces show light rose and golden-orange color. As on nearly every 1840 quarter eagle that I've seen, the fields are a bit "ticky" but this piece is solid for the grade.

Monchhichi decided to do a small walk for exercise...

This is the inside of the Monchhichi vintage Japanese living room house all furniture and accessories are original to the set except for the big planter.

Mintage: 6,583

 

This is a very attractive and unusual example of this scarce date. Unlike most 1853-D dollars, it has extremely smooth surfaces that show no roughness--mint-made or otherwise. And unlike the vast majority of all Type One dollars from this mint, this coin has lovely natural color with the obverse and reverse both a rich shade of reddish-gold. The strike is far above average with nice detail seen at the centers and borders. The surfaces are clean with the exception of a few small marks on the obverse that are in the field just opposite the bridge of Liberty's nose.

 

Only 6,583 examples were produced of which an estimated 150-200 are known.

Mintage: 4,076,051

Mintage: 855,502

 

While typically lumped with the 1852-P and 1853-P issues, the 1854 Type One is a scarcer coin, especially in MS65 and above.

 

This is a very sharply detailed example in spite of being a reasonably late die state as evidenced by some dramatic cracks beginning to form on the obverse. The surfaces are clean and show hazy multi-hued colors atop a blend of satiny and frosty luster.

Mintage: 13,280

 

In Uncirculated, the 1857-C is one of the two rarest collectible Charlotte gold dollars (along with the 1855-C). There are an estimated 4-6 1857-C gold dollars in Uncirculated, with the finest being a pair in MS62.

 

This coin is amazing from an appearance standpoint, especially if you are familar with the peculiarities which this date shows. It is the only 1857-C dollar I have seen with a decent amount of luster and there are areas where some semi-prooflike (!) texture remains - something I've never seen on an example of this date. There are rough patches below TAT in STATES and AME in AMERICA that are found on the obverse of all 1857-C dollars, and the reverse has some roughness at the 18 in the date and to the right of the 1 in the value. The color is pleasing medium honey-gold with some deeper hues seen at the central reverse. On the portions which are not weakened by planche/die irregularities, the detail is exceptional with nearly full strands seen on the hair and bold, partially squared edges.

 

This is a "beast" of an 1857-C and it is very likely the finest known.

Mintage: 24,600

 

The 1856-S is the only Type Two gold dollar made at the San Francisco mint, and it is an interesting issue in that 1856 saw the new Type Three design made at the Philadelphia and Dahlonega mints. A total of 24,600 were made and there are probably somewhere in the area of 500-750 known in all grades. In Uncirculated, the 1856-S dollar is very scarce with four of five dozen known in total - mostly in the MS60 to MS62 range. It is extremely scarce in MS63, and very rare in MS64 with just two or three accounted for. I am unaware of a single Gem.

 

Most 1856-S gold dollars show a spectacular repunched mintmark with the first S punched too high and leaning to the left. This is from a different reverse die with a normal S that is positioned lower in the field.

 

This appears to be a very early striking with distinctly semi-prooflike surfaces on both sides. The typical higher grade 1856-S is frosty in texture and this is one of the few reflective examples that I have seen. The strike is very strong for the date with extremely sharp centers. Some slight mint-made roughness in the obverse fields can be plainly seen and there are a few mint-made hallmarks including a thin, curvy lintmark below the E in STATES that serves as identification.

Agility exhibition, child playing with his dogs before competition.

 

Border by Andrea Rusky

Mintage: 2,364

Song＆BowzuMan

“Song & ＢowzuMan”

since 1981

 

ENBAN　concert endlesstour since 1996

 

*

 

北條不可思【愚螺牛・華思依】

ほうじょうふかし【ぐらぎゅう・かしい】

法名／釋難思（しゃくなんし）

 

広島県出身

1961年10月14日生まれ(51歳)

  

浄土真宗本願寺派・僧侶

シンガー・ソングライター

1981年

浄土真宗本願寺派

（本山・西本願寺）

得度（法名・釋難思/シャク　ナンシ）

浄土真宗本願寺派(西本願寺)

東京首都圏

都市開教専従員（1986～2005）

浄土真宗本願寺派・

眞信山蓮向寺住職(1991～)

 

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FUKASHI guragyu HOJO

Shaku Nanshi（Priest Name)

 

*

 

【Born】

October 14, 1961

(1961-10-14)

Hiroshima, JAPAN.

【Years active】

1981－modern times

 

Message Performing Artist

Song&BowzuMan

singer-song writer

(A priest and a musician) 　

Priest(Shin Buddhism)

JODO SHINSHU

HONGWANJI-HA

SHINRAN-SHONIN's750th　MEMORIAL(2012)

  

日本仏教；浄土門を代表する

伝統宗派の　ひとつである

浄土真宗本願寺派

 

本山・龍谷山本願寺（西本願寺）○京都市下京区堀川通花屋町下る

宗祖廟所・大谷本廟（西大谷）○京都市東山区五条（東山五条）

東京首都圏別院・本願寺築地別院（築地本願寺）東京都中央区築地

  

★2012年／平成24年に

宗祖親鸞聖人没後750年を迎えた

浄土真宗本願寺派に僧籍を頂く。

2009年大谷本廟における

親鸞聖人750回大遠忌記念

「恩徳讃歌献歌コンサート」を参加開催。

 

親鸞聖人が表現し体現された

非僧非俗の精神と風格を仰ぎ

無位無官、在野の僧侶としての

活動を基本とし、

 

1981年（昭和56年）得度を機に

"Song & ＢowzuMan＝

　　歌うお坊さん"

Message Performing Artist

として、

  

『縁』と『絆』

 

『命の尊厳』と『心の平安』を

 

キーワードに国内外で、

国境・人種・文化・信教・・・・

をも越えた

メッセージパフォーマンス

（コンサート、音楽講演）と

作品制作

(ＣＤ・ＢＯＯＫ・etc）を中心に

現在のテーマを

「真の誇り：驕りなき誇り」

をすすめて「Chaos：混沌～深き淵」

と定め、

独自の音楽表現活動を展開。

  

布施によって生かされている者としての分限・分際の自覚から、

商業音楽・商業講演・

商業出版、,政治・社会運動等とは、一定の距離を保ち、深く関心を持ち敬意をはらいつつ、日本国内外のさまざまな人々から、その立場を越えて、様々な形の支援と協賛を得て、その活動を続けている。

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2010年7月、脳梗塞（小脳と脳幹）となるが、九死に一生を得る。

 

2011年7月には、息子・慈音が食事を詰まらせ、1時間以上にわたり

 

心肺停止という重篤な状態から一命を取り留める。

 

現在は、様々な援助を頂きつつ、在宅で一息一息を頂いている。

 

この生活の中から、阿弥陀如来の

 

深い深い智慧と慈悲のはたらきを味わいつつ

 

歌い続けている。

 

***「国の内外、有名無名を問わず

 

影になり、日向となって、

 

御支援を頂いています方々には、

 

特に深く感謝申し上げます」

 

北條不可思　拝

 

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

 

特に、重度障害を持つ、

息子慈音との

生活の中から始まった

「ENBAN・縁絆コンサート　

　　　　エンドレスツアー」は、

 

*東京（1996年～)築地本願寺

  

*大阪（1999年～）トリイホール

  

*ニューヨーク（1999年～）

ニューヨーク本願寺

  

*ニュージャージー（2000年）

アトランティックシティ

シェラトンホテル

コンベンションホール

浄土真宗本願寺派

北米教区仏教者大会に招聘

  

*長野（2001年）

白馬シャガール美術館

  

*広島公演(2002年８月～)

原爆資料館メモリアルホ－ル

  

*京都公演

（2006年3月、2005年6月）

龍谷大学大宮学舎

本館講堂(重要文化財)

  

*Hometown/相模原

(1996年～

グリーンホール相模大野）

  

*国立療養所長島愛生園

(2006年10月21日・特別公演)

など、国内外で開催され、

　　 現在も続けている。

  

《今後の公演予定》

 

【国内】

北條不可思　縁絆コンサート2013

ENBAN　"縁絆"　concert endlesstour 2013

日程決定2013年10月12日土曜日

 

*******

《コンサート メッセージ テーマ》

『KEEP ON WALKING 』

( 混沌と真実：Chaos ＆ ship )

 

【海外】

 

ローマ　イタリア 日程未定企画中

  

2011年の「ENBAN：縁絆コンサート エンドレスツアー」

「「メッセージアクト」の 予定はありません。

《浄土真宗宗祖 親鸞聖人750回大遠忌に為》

 

2012年以降で、国内、海外(ローマ：イタリア)を計画中です。

 

なお、CD作品の制作は2010年11月より

北條不可思50歳記念 Wアルバム

通算12作目「PRIDE＆PROUDLY　　誇りと驕り」

『FUKASHI　HOJO　Past days song　1993-2001／

北條不可思・昔日歌』(発表日2012年3月9日）

2011年4月より 通算13作目「Keep　On　Walkin'　真実一路」

2011年12月より通算14作目「flower&rain《NotForSale#Ⅱ》

2012年4月18日より通算15作目「REAL FANNTASIA；本当の幻想曲」の制作開始。Amitahouse　Main Temple Studioに於いて制作中。

  

OfficeAmitahouse

＆

VOW BREATH PRODUCTIONS

  

「ENBAN：縁絆コンサート

 

エンドレスツアー」

(2010年から「ENBAN Massage Act Collection」のひとつになる)

は、日本国内外のさまざまな人々から、その立場を越えて、様々な形の支援と協賛を得て、スタートから一貫して入場無料・全席自由のスタイルで開催が継続されている。

  

　　　　　　★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

  

【私は、浄土真宗本願寺派の僧侶であり、ソング・アンド・ボウズマン（歌うお坊さん）として独自の音楽活動をしている。俗に「二足のわらじ」というが、自分自身では使い分けている意識はなく、ベースは同じ表現者であると思っている。】

日本経済新聞（署名原稿）

2004年5月10日配信（文化欄）

 

　　　　　　*********

  

【僧侶と音楽家。

『二足のわらじ』という人もいるが、私は呼吸と思っている。息を吸っているときは仏教の心を吸収し、息を吐くときは歌となって出ていく」

音楽で表現するもの。仏教で表現するもの。それはいずれも「和の精神」であり、「命の尊厳」だ。】

（文　田中夕介）

産経新聞

2004年6月10日配信(全国版)

 

　　　　　　　　*********

  

『北條さんの声と歌に、言葉よりも音楽の方が心に浸透する力が大きいことを実感させられてしまった。これは、現代の和讃ではないか。

つまり、今の言葉で、今の音楽で綴られた仏教讃歌だと感じたのだ。

新しい文化の誕生と言ってもいい』。

(メッセ－ジ　フロム　

三國　連太郎　1994年)

 

　　　　　　*********

  

『僧侶・北條不可思の歌を聴いた。

人生の謎と美と真実に一歩でも近づこうとして疾走する、一人の男の歌を聴いた』。

(メッセ－ジ　フロム　

新井　満　1994年)

 

　　　　　　*********

  

推薦文

わが宗門より仏様のおこころを

歌にのせて一人一人のいのちへ語りかける青年僧侶が登場しました。

仏様の限りない呼び声に老若男女を問わず誰もが

いのちの尊厳に聞き入ることであります。

どうぞ一人でも多くの方へお伝え下さい。

浄土真宗本願寺派

総長　松村了昌　

１９９４年　平成６年４月６日

 

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★ 女性自身　光文社　

平成13年3月20日号

お経ではなく歌でメッセージを伝えるボブ・ディラン坊主こと

蓮向寺住職北條不可思さん。

脳性マヒの長男慈音くんと奏でる"命の讃歌"----。　

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『影の影Shadow on shadow：詩･曲北條不可思(2007)

  

闇の道に宿る影　　

とても人の目には見えない

 

影の影に落ちる影　

光をつつむ影法師(かげほうし)

 

右の手には金の杖　　

とても人の手には取れない

 

左の手には銀の華　

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我あるが故にあなたがいるのか

 

　彼あるが故にわたしがあるのか

 

我無きが故にあなたがいないのか

 

　彼無きが故にわたしがないのか

 

闇の道に宿る影　　

とても人の目には見えない

 

影の影に落ちる影　

光をつつむ影法師

  

出会いと別れに宿る影　

とても人の目には見えない

 

善と悪に落ちる影　

すべてを抱く影法師

 

右の手には金の杖　　

とても人の手には取れない

 

左の手には銀の華　

無常の時を咲かしている

 

我あるが故にあなたがいるのか　

 

彼あるが故にわたしがあるのか

 

我無きが故にあなたがいないのか　

 

彼無きが故にわたしがないのか

 

闇の道に宿る影　　

とても人の目には見えない

 

影の影に落ちる影　

光をつつむ影法師

 

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Mintage: 10,000

With the exception of the popular one-year type 1856-S, all of the gold dollars from San Francisco are rare in Uncirculated. The 1857-S, a low mintage issue with just 10,000 struck, is no exception - and when available survivors are mostly in the EF45 to AU55 range. In Uncirculated, there are probably not more than a dozen or so known - and nearly all grade MS60 to MS61.

 

The present example is a strictly "new" coin with full luster and no wear seen on the high spots. The surfaces are clean and choice with no detracting marks and the luster is far more vibrant than usual for the issue. Also worthy of note is this coin's bold strike which is uncommonly sharp at the border and which features strong centers as well.

Mintage: 1,283,878

Mintage: 14,632

 

The 1854-S is one of the more historically significant gold dollars as it is the first San Francisco issue of this denomination. It isn't a really rare coin in circulated grades but it is not easily located. In Uncirculated there are a few dozen known with most in the MS60 to MS62 range. The 1854-S dollar is rare in properly graded MS63, very rare in MS64 and extremely rare in Gem.

Created to be the spiritual ancestor to the poorly named Mr. Goodmorning ;-) especially since I didnt really pull the effect off that I was hoping for on it.

This one, I like. Nice & surreal

Mintage: 33,506

 

BD-1, Rarity-4. This variety is quickly identifiable by the right foot of the T in LIBERTY that is missing. The ironic thing about early gold is that it is actually easier to locate in comparably high grades (in this case MS61 to MS63) than it is in the popular EF collector grades. This is so for a few reasons. Firstly, early half eagles tend not to have seen this much circulation and the most worn coins were later melted. Secondly, nice affordable examples tend to be much-cherished by collectors and are seldom offered for sale.

 

This date is among the more common Bust Right half eagles, making it perfect for the type collector.

Mintage: 1,500-3,000

 

The 1861-D is the most historic gold dollar - and certainly the single most in-demand issue of this denomination. It is the only U.S. coin that without a doubt was produced by the Confederacy - and new research shows that the mintage figure was as low as 750-1000 pieces. A decent number (around 75-100) of these have survived, no doubt due to some being saved as souvenirs.

 

The level of demand for this date has been very intense since around 2006, when new buyers turned their attention towards coins with great “stories.” Suddenly, the demand for the 1861-D dollar was greater than just gold dollar specialists and Dahlonega collectors. In my experience, collectors who will never buy another Dahlonega gold coin will still actively pursue an 1861-D dollar.

 

This example shows a typical quality of strike with a generally soft appearance and virtually no trace of the U in UNITED. The date and mintmark are sharp and there is a good deal of soft, frosty luster on both sides. The obverse shows even orange-gold color while the reverse is a bit deeper in hue. There are no marks of note.

 

Nearly all of the higher quality 1861-D dollars off the market for the time being.

Mintage: 4,000

 

Collectors are finally aware of the fact that the 1845-O is not only the rarest New Orleans quarter eagle, it is a key issue in the entire Liberty Head series. My best estimate is that 65-75 exist today. When available, the typical 1845-O grades VF to EF and is characterized by surface problems and/or excessive wear. This piece is choice and lovely and I would have to rank it as one of the most cosmetically appealing circulated 1845-O quarter eagles that I've seen.

Mintage: 9,803

 

As a rule, this date has major appearance issues. Most 1855-C gold dollars were produced on inferior planchets and the quality of strike is typically erratic at best. The present example is among the most original and best struck 1855-C dollars I can recall having handled and I've handled nearly every known piece that is choice. Two things really stand out about this coin: its deep, even natural color and its bold strike. The surfaces have never been processed or lightened which is extremely unusual for the issue. The strike is as strong as you are ever going to see with hair separation on the obverse and a completely bold date on the reverse. The value of the 1855-C has been cheapened over the years by the miserable quality of the majority of coins in AU holders. But it should be stressed that choice, original AU's are really rare and examples with this degree of eye appeal are almost never offered for sale.

15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: The Rev. Mariela Pereyra of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church, presents Bible Study about the theme "Creation-NotForSale."

 

The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. Photo by LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano

Mintage: 11,264

 

Duke's Creek Collection pedigree.

 

The 1851-D is the seventh rarest of 20 quarter eagles from this mint. There are an estimated 100-125 known with most in the EF40 to AU50 range. In Uncirculated, this date is extremely rare with just four or five known. The present example is, of course, the finest known 1851-D and a strong case can be made for calling it the single finest Dahlonega quarter eagle of any date.

 

While sometimes available in MS63 grades, Dahlonega quarter eagles are incredibly rare in MS64 and higher. In Gem, they are essentially unattainable. PCGS has never graded a Dahlonega quarter eagle in MS65; NGC has graded three quarter eagles from this mint in MS65: two 1847-D's and this one 1851-D. Of the three coins, two are from the Duke's Creek collection and one is ex Bass and, in my opinion, is more righfully regarded as a nice MS64. So, what this means is that there are two real Gems known for the entire series. Think of that fact for a second: 20 issues made from 1839 to 1859, hundreds of thousands of coins struck and thousands known to exist but only two Dahlonega quarter eagles which are Gems by today's standards. That's impressive!

 

This is a simply amazing coins in all respects. It has the best luster that I have ever seen on a quarter eagle from this mint with an exceptional thick, frosty texture which lies below rich natural orange-gold color which changes to a greenish hue towards the borders. The strike is sharper than on any other 1851-D quarter eagle which I have seen and the surfaces are immaculate with just a few patches of die polishing seen in the fields. If you didn't see this coin in person, you'd feel that it didn't exist; it is that nice.

 

This coin has been off the market since it sold at auction in 2006 and it has had just a handful of owners since it first came on the market in the 1940's.

 

Ex Heritage 4/06: 1508 ($63,250), Duke's Creek collection, George Elliott collection, Bowers and Ruddy 10/82: 158 ($6,325), Eliasberg collection, Mehl 2/44, Beldon Roach collection.