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Early and Modern Commemoratives

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There are 40 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on August 20, 2017

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
Early Commemoratives
	1900 $1	EF40	raw	Choice	HOLD $375	New August 11! Lafayette, Choice Original, Attractive Gun Metal Gray-Blue Toning, Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection. This Lafayette $1 commemorative is a choice original offering with excellent eye appeal. In storage for several decades and recently consigned to GFRC for divestment. There is no need to slab this fully natural example as the gun metal gray-blue patina screams originality. Surfaces are entirely blemish free. From the New Jersey Collection of fine numismatic properties.
	1893 25C	AU55	raw	Original	$265	New August 11! Isabella Commemorative, Original Surfaces, Residual Luster, Rose-Gold Toning Rings, New Jersey Collection. Isabella Commemorative. Light wear on blemish free surfaces. Rose-gold toning rings at the obverse and reverse rims. Off the market for several decades and a top quality offering from the New Jersey Collection
	1893 50C	MS64	raw	Choice	$90	Pretty Rose/Blue Toning, Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded. The 1893 Columbian date is slightly better than 1892 date but both are readily available. This 1893 date example offers beautiful rose centers with blues surrounding the legend into the rim. Bold cartwheel luster awakens the colorful toning when placed under a light source. A really nice example at a fair price.
	1920 50C	MS65	PCGS 83057040	Gem	$525	Pilgrim Tercentenary, Gem Original, Superb Eye Appeal, Osprey Collection. There are always a host of early United States commemoratives on the market. The challenge is locating examples that are truly superior for the grade and offer substantial eye appeal as a differentiator. May I introduce this incredible 1920 Pilgrim for your consideration? This silver commemorative is the definition of originality with brilliant cartwheel luster under the semi transparent toning. Rose, gold and blues are intermixed on the obverse while mottled rose-gold fills the device cavities on the reverse. In hand viewing under a light source is necessary to truely appreciate the exception nature of this Osprey Collection offering. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. Please forget the price lists on this incredible piece as it would be the highlight of any early commemorative silver set.
	1920 50C	MS65	PCGS 82949958	Gem	$250	Pilgrim Tercentenary, Gem Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Boldy Struck, Accurately Graded.. The 1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary issue was produced without a date other than the 1620-1920 anniversary period for the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts. The 1920 mintage was high at 152,112 pieces but the majority were returned to the mint unsold. This surviving gem example offers frosty cartwheel luster and a faint skin of gray patina. Eye appeal is considerable enough for CAC to award green bean approval. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A perfect offering from a collector building an advanced early United States commemorative set.
	1921 50C	MS64	PCGS 82180849	Gem	$200	Gem Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Deep Gray/Voilet Patina, Accurately Graded. A candidate for the crappiest GFRC images of the year! I bought this early commemorative at the November Westford show without thinking too hard. Surfaces were darkly toned but perfect original and radiate bold cartwheel luster with any amount of lighting. Don't I enjoying swirling this silver piece under a bright light to view dancing luster and embedded golden hues. Folks, this piece is a gem. However, GFRC images with weak sunlight only capture the dark in hand appearance. So some imagination will be necessary to appreciate and then considing ordering on my description. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1923-S 50C	MS64	PCGS 84299121	Choice	$285	Monroe Doctrine Centennial, Choice Original and Mark Free, Satiny Luster, Accurately Graded, Santa Fe Collection. The Monroe Doctrine silver commemoratives can be found readily in circulated grades. But in Gem MS65 or better, the Monroe is a quite rare and among the more expensive in the silver commemorative series. Many Monroe Doctrine commemoratives will be found with plenty of obverse marks due to flat design relief. The Santa Fe Collection example is superior to most seen with no obverse or reverse blemishes worth noting. Surfaces are fully choice with old time natural patina. Obverse toning is transparent gray with hints of blues at the rim while the reverse is a golden gray. Luster is brilliant and attractive during bright light viewing. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. If in the market for a top quality Monroe, then please consider this offering from the Santa Fe Collection.
	1926 50C	MS62	raw	Choice	HOLD $85	New August 11! Sesquicentennial, Choice Original, Crusty Olive Gray Patina, Blemish Free, New Jersey Collection. If strict originality and mark free surfaces are your cup of tea, then please consider this choice original Sesquicentennial commemorative. Obverse is covered with olive-gold and gray patina while the reverse adds a bit more ebony coloring. Off the market for decades as residing in old paper 2x2 envelope. From the New Jersey Collection.
	1926-S 50C	MS64	NGC 1981447032	Choice	$195	New July 15! Oregon Trail Memorial, Bold Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Untoned, Accurately Graded. An Oregon Trail with eye catching frosty cartwheel luster. Surfaces are original and untoned as many of this issue are seen. Strike is hammered with all minor device details being deeply impressed. The assigned grade is technically correct and the result of a strike through thread to the right of the Indian's head. This is an "as made" line and does not detract with eye appeal that of a higher grade. Housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1934 50C	MS66	PCGS 82145239	Gem	$350	New July 15! Texas Independence Centennial, Gem Original, Brilliant Cartwheel Luster, Substantial Eye Appeal. First year of issue for the Texas Independence Centennial commemorative program. A superb gem with brilliant cartwheel luster. Faint ebony toning flakes validate the strict old time originality. Fully struck with every minute detail of the Pompeo Coppini design being bold and ready for careful scrutiny. Housed in 2015 style PCGS with CAC approval. The MS66 grade is the last value point before prices increase nearly 3x at the MS67 level. A superb gem that will please the most selective collector.
	1934-D 50C	MS66	PCGS 82292242	Gem	$395	Oregon Trail Commemorative, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Gem Original Surfaces, Accurately Graded. Oregon Trail commemoratives were issued from 1926 through 1939. 1934 Denver strikes have a tiny mintage of 7,006 pieces and are very difficult to locate in MS66 or better grade levels. This superb gem MS66 offers crisp frosty cartwheel luster along with transparent gold patina. Eye appeal is high and should please the most selective collector. Housed in new PCGS 30th Anniversary Old Green Holder and worth of a CAC attempt.
	1935 50C	MS65	PCGS 13674943	Gem	$385	Connecticut Commemorative, . The Connecticut half dollar was struck to commemorate the 300th anniversary (tercentenary) of the founding of the colony of Connecticut. Mintage was slightly over 25,000 pieces with an issue price of $1. This lovely surviving example offers sharp frosty luster and definitely is an above average example. Strike is crisp throughout obverse and reverse with the obverse exhibiting residual radial lathe lines under a 10x loupe. Faint gold patina covers the gem surfaces. Housed in older PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert.
	1935 50C	MS65	NGC 3731182015	Gem	$185	New July 15! Texas Independence Centennial, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Pastel Gray, Rose, Gold and Aquamarine Patina, Accurately Graded, Eye Appeal.. A gem original 1935 Texas Centennial strike with low mintage of 9,996 to consider. I really like this commemorative half due to the strictloriginality, gem surfaces and pretty pastel toning that includes a host of colors depending on the viewing angle under bright light. Housed in new NGC holder with edge view insert. A super piece for collectors who like their early commemoratives with original skin. The skin, in this case, is colorful and so attractive.
	1937 50C	MS66	PCGS 84012098	Gem	$350	Roanoke Island NC, 350th Anniversary Commemorative, Gem Original Cardboard Toning, Frosty Luster, Gorgeous Eye Appeal . A gorgeous Roanoke example with original cardboard gold toning at the obverse rims. Frosty original surface luster is readily apparent and will be appreciated by the next owner. A true gem with substantial eye appeal that separates itself from most others on the market. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval.
	1868 G$2.5	AU58	PCGS 83661924	Choice	$1250	New August 8! Rare Date, Low Mintage, Choice Original, Mirrored Fields, Accurately Graded, Denver ANA New Purchase. Mirrored fields and steely orange gold cartwheel luster are readily apparent on this special GFRC offering. Rare with a tiny mintage of only 3,600 as a starting point. PCGS has graded 25 at the AU58 level with only 13 in all mint state grades. That is not much supply to support the popular United States gold collector market. This lovely example is an important value at the asking price; a MS62 graded piece will be in the $4500 range as few exists. Strike is complete throughout obverse and reverse. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Fresh to market and Denver ANA show new purchase.
	1869 G$2.5	AU55	PCGS 83551387	Choice	HOLD $1100	New August 8! Tiny Mintage, Choice Original, Gorgeous Orange Gold Cartwheel Luster, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Accurately Graded. Another post Civil War quarter eagle with tiny mintage. The 1869 date posts a mintage of only 4,320 with only 26 at the AU58 level followed by few mint state survivors. Ok, so a very mintage is potential attraction but the real story is the eye appeal. This is a gorgeous collector gold piece with rich orange gold patina, mirrored fields and crisp cartwheel luster. Dan White and I looked at many gold pieces during the Denver ANA with this example being one of our favorities. I like this example so much that a JUST BUY IT NOW designation is warranted. The focus buyer will definitely be pleased. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1872-S G$2.5	AU58	PCGS 84158598	Choice	$1650	New August 8! Rare Date, Optimum Price Point Grade, Choice Original, Accurately Graded. Mintage of 18,000 and very scarce in all grades. In Mint State, PCGS has only graded nine with the best being MS64. Now let's examine this freshly graded AU58 example. One first notices the bold strike especially on the reverse along with lightly mirrored cartwheel luster. Coloring is more on the dark yellow gold side when viewing under bright light. Contacts marks are too a minimum with one blemish in the lower right field while the reverse is perfect. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Full description shortly.
	1887 G$2.5	MS63	PCGS 81924298	Choice	$2100	New August 8! Tiny Mintage, Choice Original, Orange Gold Cartwheel Luster, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Accurately Graded. Yes, a tiny mintage of 6,160 for this lovely 1887 $2.5 quarter eagle and a compelling value when checking the PCGS population reports. In MS63, a total of 35 have been graded while the graded number drops to 20 in MS64 followed by a scant 2 pieces in MS65. PCGS pricing guide pricing jumps substantially in MS64. Orange gold patina and cartwheel luster dominate the viewing from lightly mirrored fields. Strike is complete and contact marks are consistent with the grade. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A candidate for CAC submission and should please the selective collector.
	1924 G$20	MS65	PCGS 82415330	Gem	$1650	New August 20! Gem Original, Frosty Gold Luster, Essentially Blemish Free, Accurately Graded, Osprey Collection. Nice frosty luster with mark free surfaces. Priced at bid with gold spot at $1290; an opportunity to play the combined bullion and numismatic market with this lovely Saint. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A quality double eagle gold offering from the Osprey Collection.
	1881 G$5	MS64+	PCGS 84143097	Gem	HOLD $1150	New August 8! Gem Original, Incredible Eye Appeal, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded. Superior eye appeal resulting from satiny cartwheel luster on this gem 1881 $5 half eagle. A thick ring of old album gold surrounding the obverse stars increases the cool factor. Boldly struck throughout obverse and reverse. GFRC images capture the overall eye appeal and accentuate any field blemishes. If you like the images, then the coin in hand will be even more pleasing. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. Attractively priced.
Modern Commemoratives
	1986-W G$5	MS70	PCGS 26160058	Gem	$400	Statue of Liberty, Orange Toning. An entirely blemish free example as one would expect from PCGS MS70 designation. The business strike die finish results in frosted surfaces. This piece has acquired some orange patina along the rims.
	1987-W G$5	MS70	NGC 1538255044	Gem	$400	Constitution Commemorative, Satiny Luster, Perfect Surfaced and Grade, 0.242 Oz Gold. Probably the boldest design rendition of the classic United States eagle. Surfaces are absolutely perfect and offer satiny luster. Some die polish lines can be seen moving in the denticles on the left obverse. A very competitive asking price when comparing to eBay listings. Housed in old NGC holder with standard insert. A cool way to own a quarter ounce of gold.
	1987-W G$5	MS70	NGC 1538255007	Gem	$400	Constitution Commemorative, Hammered Strike, Impressive Satiny Luster, Full MS70, 0.242 Oz Gold. Of all the modern $5 gold commemoratives purchased in a recent deal, this Constitution Commemorative is my favorite. Definitely all of MS70 with a deep hammered strike and bold satiny luster. This piece is heads and shoulders above other MS70 graded examples and warrants a JUST BUY IT NOW designation. Housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1987-W G$5	MS70	NGC 1960298003	Gem	$400	Constitution Commemorative, Bold Design, Satiny Luster, Accurately Graded MS70, 2.42 Oz Gold. Accurately graded at the MS70 level with no blemishes whatsoever. Satiny luster dominates. A historic $5 gold commemorative issue. Housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1987-W G$5	MS69	PCGS 26159958	Gem	$370	Constitution Commemorative, Bold Design, Satiny Luster, Near MS70, 0.242 Oz Gold. A near MS70 example with the obverse entirely blemish free and two micro tick on the reverse vertical stem that resulted in MS69 assigned grade. Satiny luster throughout. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	1991-W G$5	PR69DCAM	PCGS 26159908	Gem	$370	Mount Rushmore Golden Anniversary Commemorative, 0.242 Oz Gold, Watery Mirrors. A popular United States modern commemorative to help maintain the Mount Rushmore monument. Accurately graded with minimal blemishes under 10x loupe. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	1991-W G$5	PF70UCAM	NGC 1990941016	Gem	$400	Mount Rushmore Commemorative, 0.242 Oz Gold, Perfect Surfaces, Watery Mirrors. One of the better executed United States modern commemorative designs with a bold eagle and diminutive Mount Rushmore monument. Reverse design is nicely done with Mount Rushmore National Memorial in script over watery proof fields. A piece of perfection graded as PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC and housed in old standard insert holder.
	1991-W G$5	PF70UCAM	NGC 1531498061	Gem	$400	Mount Rushmore Golden Anniversary Commemorative, 0.242 Oz Gold, Watery Mirrors, Perfect PF70UCAM Grade. A popular United States modern commemorative to help maintain the Mount Rushmore monument. A perfectly preserved example earnings NGC's highest PF70 Ultra Cameo grade. Housed in older NGC holder with standard insert.
	1992-W G$5	MS69	PCGS 26159931	Gem	$370	XXV Olympaid Commemorative, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, 0.242 Oz Gold. Accurately graded due to a few tiny verdigris specks on the obverse. This piece offers nice satiny cartwheel luster otherwise. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	1993-W G$5	PR69DCAM	PCGS 70084589	Gem	$370	Bill of Rights Commemorative, Orange/Gold Patina, Watery Proof Surfaces, 0.242 Oz Gold. Mintage is 78,651. Label as a "Madison" commemorative but in reality, the core issue being commemorated is the United States Bill of Rights. Conservative grading as I don't see any obvious reasons for the PR69 assigned grade. Housed in old PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert. A bullion gold and numismatic opportunity.
	1993-W G$5	PR69DCAM	PCGS 26159922	Choice	$355	1991 - 1995 50th Anniversary World War II Commemorative, Choice Original, Ultra Cameo Proof Surfaces. Struck during 1993 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of United States involvement in World War II. WW II last from 1941 through 1945 therefore the 1991 - 1995 dates on the $5 gold commemorative. Issued as part of a three piece set along with 50c and silver $1 pieces. The offer example is graded PR69DCAM with a few micro obverse spots. GFRC images are accurate and capture those tiny slot. As a result, pricing has been reduced to make this more of a gold bullion play.
	1993-W G$5	PR69CAM	PCGS 26159896	Gem	$370	Bill of Rights Commemorative, Orange/Gold Patina, Watery Proof Surfaces, 0.242 Oz Gold. A lovely James Madison strike that is accurately graded due to surface chatter immediately below the nose. Otherwise watery proof fields dominate overall appearance. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	1993-W G$5	PF69 UCAM	NGC 3686779003	Gem	$370	1991 - 1995 50th Anniversary World War II Commemorative, Choice Original, Ultra Cameo Proof Surfaces. Essentially PF70 Ultra Cameo with only one micro divot in the obverse field below soldier's left arm resulting in PF69 designation. Otherwise a perfect example with no spots whatsoever.
	1994-W G$5	PR69DCAM	PCGS 26159886	Gem	$370	World Cup Tournament Commemorative, Strong Reflective Mirrors, Orange/Gold Patina, 0.242 Oz Gold. Mintage is 89,614. Obverse depicts the modernistic gold soccer World Cup trophy. Accurately graded with only a few specs laying on top of the surfaces and not distracting. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS blue label holder with edge view insert. A bullion gold and numismatic opportunity.
	1994-W G$5	MS69	PCGS 72824361	Gem	$370	World Cup Tournament Commemorative, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Conservative Grading, 0.242 Oz Gold. A near MS70 example as I'm unable to locate any blemishes that justify the MS69 grade. Orange toning areas are starting to emerge on this lovely example. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert.
	1995-W G$5	PF69UCAMEO	NGC 1792209010	Gem	$370	Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative, Orange/Gold Patina, Watery Proof Surfaces, 0.242 Oz Gold. A simple soldier on horse sounding battle horn is the primary design element on the United States Civil War gold commemorative. The offer example is choice with only two micro field divot, on upper reverse, that justify the PF69 grade. Any other white specs on GFRC images are from plastic marks on old NGC holder.
	1997-W G$5	PR69DCAM	PCGS 26159982	Gem	$370	Franklin Delano Roosevelt Commemorative, Watery Mirrors, Accurately Graded, 0.242 Oz Gold. The Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative was only issued in gold and is atypical for modern United States commemoratives. Mintage of 29,474 for proof strikes. Accurately graded with flash proof fields. Housed in 2013 PCGS blue label holder with edge view insert.
	1999-W G$5	MS69	PCGS 26160081	Gem	$370	Washington Commemorative, Satiny Luster, Conservatively Graded, 0.242 Oz Gold. A lovely example that is housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. Conservative grading as I'm unable to find a reason for the assigned MS69 grade.
	2001-W G$5	PR69DCAM	PCGS 33520388	Gem	$370	Capitol Visitor's Center Commemorative, 0.242 Oz Gold, Flashy Mirrors. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	2006-S G$5	MS70	PCGS 10772958	Gem	$395	San Francisco Old Mint, Gem Brillant Satiny Surfaces, Accurately Graded.. A superb example of the San Francisco Old Mint commerative with classic reverse eagle design. Accurately graded at MS70 level with brilliant satiny luster. All United States modern $5 commemoratives contain 0.242 ounces of pure gold at a 90% gold : 10% Copper ratio. MS70 examples of all modern commemoratives sell for over $400 per but I'm offering a special $395 price which is the cheapest around. Housed in older PCGS holder with standard ring insert.
	2006-S G$5	MS69	PCGS 26223676	Gem	$370	San Francisco Old Mint, Frosty Surfaces. A beautiful frosty example of the old San Francisco mint. The reverse is full MS70 while the obverse has a tiny blemish in the field above the right chimney. I love the early eagle design found on our 19th Century gold coinage.
	2007-W G$5	PR69DCAM	PCGS 26159881	Gem	$380	Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative, Mottled Orange Patina, Watery Proof Surfaces, 0.242 Oz Gold. Mintage is only 47,123 pieces. Watery proof fields surround the main devices including the Jamestown Memorial Church on reverse. The raised device areas are slowly turning a pretty orange gold as seen on occasional United States $5 gold commemoratives. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	2007-W G$5	MS69	PCGS 26160087	Gem	$350	Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative, Soft Satiny Surfaces, Accurately Graded, 0.242 Oz Gold. A satiny texture finish that is uncommon to most modern mint state commemoratives. Accurately graded due to two tiny reverse tony spots. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	2007-W G$5	MS70	PCGS 26160089	Gem	$410	Jamestown, Perfect Frosty Surfaces. A perfect strike and planchet with no blemishes whatsoever. The surfaces are acquiring a lovely original patina that nearly covers the entire reverse. Definitely a special example for the selective collector.