#1861 clark gruber and company

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We’ve all seen the commercials where they talk about how gold is on the rise, and coins are as well. When I see those commercials I wonder how expensive can a coin really become? And WHY? I’m not a financial expert, but I decided to do a little research and try to learn a thing or two.

My father-in-law collects coins and gets extremely excited about them. He always shares his new finds with me and explains why they are so special. Each time my interest peaks, because it IS really fascinating stuff, and who doesn’t want to educate themselves on another way to increase their personal wealth? I hope I found some coins you’ll be interested investing in and owning.

Please feel free to comment your thoughts and knowledge below!

So, here we are. I found the top 10 most expensive collectors coins I could find as of August 26, 2017. Enjoy!!

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10. 1898 Barber Quarter PF-69 CAMEO NGC Quarter PF-69 NGC

“For the price of a fairly new, middle-class vehicle, you can own and invest in this gorgeous and unique coin that features Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath on one side, and displays an eagle with outstretched wings, a shield at its chest holding a banner in its beak, while holding an olive branch and a cluster of arrows in its talons.”

Yes that was a very long sentence. Basically it’s an American quarter with a very fancy image on both sides, and has never been used officially as currency in exchange for goods.

You know that it hasn’t been used and carried frivolously in someone’s pocket because its encapsulation by NGC guarantees and protects the condition of the coin.

Also, the coin was apparently designed by Charles Barber. If you don’t know who Charles Barber is, I did a little google search for the both of us. Charles Barber was the sixth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1879 until his death in 1917. Many of Barber coins were melted for bullion when silver prices rose in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Which makes this piece even more valuable.

This coin is one of Charles Barber’s most famous and sought after designs by coin enthusiasts. If you have the money to spend, my research explains that this coin will not stop climbing in value. So you pay $46,752.67 today for the coin and its value is expected to increase consistently as the years pass by. It’s a worthy investment if you have the money to invest in it. For the most up to date price, visit the listing on Amazon by clicking here.

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09. Gold & Brilliant Uncirculated 1995 AU Australia 1 kilo Gold Nugget BU

This coin is so beautiful and lovely. It’s not only a very smart investment but would make a fantastic show piece. One of the interesting things about the Australian Gold Nugget is that the image changes every year. This specific coin was the 1995 design, and the detail on it is breathtaking.

You can see the item for sale on Amazon. Through their store app or website you can zoom in and really analyze the details of this coin.

If you get a chance to look, check out the crown on the Queen’s head. It’s like an image out of a fairy tale!

These coins are not expected to ever drop in value. This coin is extremely limited, hard to find, and is a bargain for what you will receive back from it as time moves forward. It’s currently available for $52,813.80 and in time that number WILL keep climbing.

08. 1861 Clark Gruber & Co $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle XF-40 PCGS G$20 XF-40 PCGS

“Coin Highlights: Exact mintage figure is unknown U.S. Population of {$Population} coins at this grade level with {$GradedHigher} graded higher U.S. PCGS encapsulation guarantees the coin’s XF-40 condition U.S. Coins from the Philadelphia Mint do not feature a mintmark. Showcase your certified Clark Gruber & Co $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle by adding a presentation box to your order U.S. This 1861 Clark Gruber & Co $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle has been certified as XF-40 by PCGS one of the top two coin grading services. This coin has a population of only {$Population} coins!”

According to CoinWorld.com gold miners could visit the firm’s facility in Denver and trade their gold dust and nuggets into a usable currency, like the 1861 Clark Gruber & Co $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle XF-40 PCGS.

CoinWorld.com also explains the coin is graded Extremely Fine 40 by Professional Coin Grading Service. As Scotsman notes in its description, Clark, Gruber & Co. coins serve as representatives of the “relatively brief periods of optimism when miners set out toward the west to ‘strike it rich.’ ” The privately issued gold coin, collected under the category of pioneer gold (also called private and territorial gold) and described as having “brassy luster” and “smooth and slightly glossy fields,” is all yours for $58,561.18.

07. 1876 Pattern Dollar PR-65 Cameo $1 PR-65 NGC

Coin Highlights: Struck in Copper. Population of {$Population} coin at this grade level with {$GradedHigher} graded higher. NGC encapsulation guarantees the coin’s PR-65 Cameo (Red) condition. Coins from the Philadelphia Mint do not feature a mintmark. Showcase your certified Lemus Collection Pattern by adding a presentation box to your order. Add this 1876 Lemus Collection Pattern Dollar graded PR-65 Cameo (Red) by NGC to your cart today!

This is a truly unique coin that I would have fun showing off. The art work featured on both sides has a very vintage appeal covered in a lovely copper color. I love the detail on the crown showing the word “LIBERTY” and the detail in the strands of hair being pulled back. The other side is a very simple wreath with the words “ONE DOLLAR” in the center. Even the wreath has very delicate attributes that are hard not to appreciate. This 1876 Pattern Dollar is extremely fun to look at and analyze. The value of this coin is $58,667.56 and will make a worthy addition to either start or add to your investments or coin collection.

06. 1833 $5 Gold Capped Head Half Eagle AU-58 NGC (Lg Date, Block-8) G$5 AU-58 NGC

Coin Highlights: This coin has a mintage of 193 630. This 1833 $5 Gold Capped Head Half Eagle has been certified as AU-58 by NGC, one of the top two coin grading services. This coin has a population of only 1 coin! NGC encapsulation guarantees the coin’s AU-58 condition. Coins from the Philadelphia Mint do not feature a mintmark. Showcase your certified $5 Gold Capped Head Half Eagle by adding a presentation box to your order when you check out with Amazon.

Here is an even older coin than the one I showed you previously in #07. Another thing I really love about coins is its a valuable piece of art that displays the changes that have happened through time.

If you compare this 1833 Gold Capped Head Half Eagle to the previous 1876 Pattern Dollar you’ll notice quite a difference in the design of liberty’s face. The hair is fashioned differently, instead of a crown it looks like a head wrap that says “LIBERTY,” and the face is more Greek looking in my opinion.

Obviously, different times, different design, different appeal, etc… but observing the changes is the fun part! As for investing in this coin, it’s currently on sale for $67,976.08 and is showing growth in its worth. To get the most up to date price of this coin visit Amazon.

05. 1776 Continental Currency Dollar AU-53 PCGS $1 AU-53 PCGS

Coin Highlights: Exact mintage is unknown. PCGS encapsulation guarantees the coin’s AU-53 condition. Struck in Pewter. This Colonial Coin has a denomination of $1.00. Showcase your certified Continental Currency Dollar by adding a presentation box to your order.

This coin is SO RARE I can’t believe it’s for sale. There’s NOT MANY of them still in existence today.

A coin very similar to this (the difference was it was struck in silver) was sold for $1.41 million at auction May 16, 2014 by Heritage Auctions. This particular pewter version is available for only $73,986.72. Drastically easier to afford than the silver version, but still a worthy investment. This coin connects us to the beginnings of our country; the United States of America.

Another very interesting thing about this coin is that there are two different pewter coins of the same year. One has the word spelled “CURENCY” and the other is spelled “CURRENCY” with two R’s. There is also ONE MORE version where they really screwed up and stamped it as “CURRENCEY.” This particular coin I’m sharing with you that’s for sale, has the word currency correctly spelled.

PCGSCoinFacts.com states “While no known authorization for the Continental “Dollars” is known, it is believed that they were made for the Continental Congress to be used as circulating currency, much as the similar paper currency. In fact, the fractional denominations of the paper currency dated February 17th, 1776 used the same designs as on these 1776 Continental “Dollars”.”

There is this very interesting image on one side and words that reads “FUGIO. MIND YOUR BUSINESS” I personally don’t know what that means. If you know I’d love for you to share it. There’s more information than I can share in this article. It’s one of those coins that every coin collector makes goals of obtaining one day, and never stops providing insight into the past.

04. 1652 Pine Tree Shilling MS-64 NGC (Small Pine Tree) Piece MS-64 NGC

Coin Highlights: Exact mintage figure is unknown. Population of 4 coin’s at this grade level with none graded higher. NGC encapsulation guarantees the coin’s MS-64 condition. This coin does not feature a mintmark. Showcase your certified Pine Tree Shilling by adding a presentation box to your order when you checkout on Amazon.

This is the oldest coin I’m sharing with you today on this top 10 list. It’s a very interesting coin that clearly and artistically expresses the more primitive engraving tools they had to use to create these little coins. Its age, 1652, also contributes to its value and only with time will this extremely rare coin continuously to GROW in value. If you’re interested in purchasing something you know there is very few of still in existence… THIS IS THE COIN TO INVEST IN.

I love observing the art work. There is a dainty little tree with roots on one side, and the other side reads AN DO NEW ENGLAND 1652 XII. PCGSCoinFacts.com shares, “In 1652, John Hull began striking silver coins bearing an image of a pine tree on the obverse and the date and denomination on the reverse.  This design followed Hull’s “Oak Tree” design.”

03. 1854 O $3 New Orleans Gold Princess MS-62 NGC MS-62 NGC

Coin Highlights: This coin has a mintage of 24 000. Population of 1 coin at this grade level with 0 graded higher. NGC encapsulation guarantees the coin’s MS-62 condition. Coins from the New Orleans mint feature the “O” mintmark.

What is REALLY awesome about this coin is that according to PCGSCoinFacts.com this particular coin is worth $85,000.00 according to their price guide. Through Amazon you can have this beautiful, unique and highly valuable coin for only $82,125.02 with free shipping. You’re saving OVER $2,800.00! Below is an image of the coin ready to ship.

It’s an alluring coin with a beautiful history behind it, and would make a very smart addition to ANY coin collection.

02. 1810 $5 Turban Head Gold Half Eagle Lg Date, Lg 5 MS-65 NGC G$5 MS-65 NGC

One of the reasons it’s called the Turban Head is because of the head dressing on Liberty. On one side of the coin Liberty is facing right, and is wearing a turban female cap that was popular during that era. US-COIN-VALUES-ADVISOR.com explains in regards to this coin, “Good luck on finding one for sale, but from time to time, one does come up, usually inviting a lot of competition from serious collectors.” Well guess what, right now, that coin is available for $103,454.81. Get it while its hot!

01. 1821 $5 Gold Capped Head Half Eagle AU-53 NGC G$5 AU-53 NGC

Coin Highlights: This coin has a mintage of 34 641. NGC encapsulation guarantees the coin’s AU-53 condition. Coins from the Philadelphia Mint do not feature a mintmark.

  Last but not least, one of the rarest and THE most expensive coin I could find. I present the 1821 Gold Capped Head Half Eagle. $147,390.98

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