Numismatic Americana Incorporated is pleased to offer it’s Rare Coin and Currency inventory below. Each item was hand selected for it’s eye-appeal, grade, and originality. Simply put, collecting coins should be pleasurable, and the quality of our coins will add to the experience. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
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PCGS Cert #25588532
PCGS / NGC Population: N /A Higher: N/A
CAC Population/Higher: 0/0
In 1785 the state of Connecticut granted the right to strike coins to the foursome of Bishop, Hopkins, Goodrich, and Hillhouse although they probably never actually struck any themselves. As was common practice then, the duty of minting was farmed out to someone else; in this case Broome and Platt (formerly of New York). The dies themselves were probably prepared by Abel Buell, who also produced the dies for the famous Fugio cents of 1787.
This piece is well struck on a terrific planchet (not just for the Connecticut issues, but virtually all Colonials) and sports beautiful light brown to tan surfaces. A perfect example for those wishing to acquire true Americana.
PCGS Cert #12576305
PCGS / NGC Population: 3/3 Higher: 2/2
CAC Population: 1/0
The Fugio is the first coin authorized by the United States Congress and one that should be in EVERY collector’s cabinet. A coin which has had volumes written about it (at least three books that I know about). Throughout time the legends of the coin have been attributed to Ben Franklin and was indeed known as the “Franklin Cent” in the early years of America’s numismatic history.
This piece, no doubt from the famous Bank of New York hoard, has very pleasing dark chocolate surfaces on an above average planchet. Just looking at it reminds me just how difficult times were back then.
PCGS Cert #13527162
PCGS / NGC Population: 100/40 Higher: 181/71
CAC Population: 9/23
The issuing of these coins was first authorized by the New Jersey General Assembly in the summer of 1786. By the time this piece was struck, two years later, the Colonialist responsible for the production of them had pretty much worked out most of the problems that plagued the earlier issues.
This coin is the quintessential XF45. Perfect for the grade. Exhibiting just the slightest amount of wear, along with a beautifully preserved, light tan in color, planchet.
PCGS Cert #19440882
PCGS / NGC Population: 7/1 Higher: 8/2
CAC Population: 1/0
Glossy warm brown surfaces enhance this Matron Head design. The detail on both the obverse and reverse is impeccable. A very high end coin and considering it being 191 years old, phenomenal!
PCGS Cert #5665899
PCGS / NGC Population: 115/127 Higher: 13/45
CAC Population/Higher: 16/3
A sweet little coin with better striking detail than one would expect from a MS63 grade. Warm amber tones float gently around the peripheries of the obverse. The reverse shows a combination of crimson, pale blue and light green.
PCGS Cert #21966024
PCGS / NGC Population: 85/85 Higher: 120/170
CAC Population: 1/19
A crisply struck and lovingly preserved chocolate-brown Braided Hair Large Cent. The Goldbrecht Large Cent is a beautiful design by Mint-engraver Christian Gobrecht.
PCGS Cert #25580475
PCGS / NGC Population: 38/49 Higher: 10/29
CAC Population: 8/7
A super large cent displaying sharply struck braided hair. An abundance of red, highlights this gorgeous design. The series ran through 1857, 13 years after Gobrecht’s death.
PCGS Cert #25544512
PCGS / NGC Population: 153/83 Higher: 86/109
CAC Population: 8/11
A wonderfully produced and preserved Coronet cent. Lovely chestnut toning is enhanced by the splendid luster and a meticulous strike. The series ran through 1857, 13 years after Gobrecht’s death. PCGS has only graded 7 coins while not a single coin has been deemed higher.
PCGS Cert #25580448
PCGS / NGC Population: 7/32 Higher: 0/3
CAC Population: 2/0
1851 was the first year of issue for the three cent piece and this is a great piece for the “first year of type” collector. Gorgeous silvery-blue patina touches both sides and illuminates this unusual and simple design.
PCGS Cert #24191877
PCGS / NGC Population: 170/170 Higher: 113/83
CAC Population/Higher: 18/18
With the postal rate decrease, the Three Cent Silver Coin was produced. Alas, Production of Gold coins increased, silver coins decreased and postal rates went to 3c. A 3c coin was produced using less silver and readily available for the U.S. Post office. A win – win. 1851 was the first year of issue and here is a great example. A silvery-blue patina is splashed with a wonderful golden tone near the peripheries.
PCGS Cert #20469516
PCGS / NGC Population: 100/70 Higher: 12/9
CAC Population/ Higher: 17/0
A great little coin! The 1852 has the largest mintage for the series with over 18 million coins, making this a perfect coin for the type collector. Nice original surfaces that are clean and appealing.
PCGS Cert #1473037
PCGS / NGC Population: 80/92 Higher: 13/13
CAC Population/Higher: 10/2
A rich and glossy representative of this “late date” large cent. The highly lustrous surfaces are a perfect background for the wonderful design to take center stage. Struck like it was minted yesterday, not 158 years ago.
PCGS Cert #19694814
PCGS / NGC Population: 80/154 Higher: 15/59
CAC Population: 15/9
Although popular initially when the Three Cent Coins went into circulation, the public quickly changed their minds. Because of the small size coins were easy to lose and as we know, silver quickly becomes discolored and dirty. The coins name evolved – Three Cent Silver to Trime then lastly and not lovingly the “Fish Scale.” This example boasts brightly untoned surfaces with a bit of die-clashing that is very common on the Three Cent Silver.
PCGS Cert #18359580
PCGS / NGC Population: 95/103 Higher: 55/33
CAC Population/Higher: 12/11
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PCGS Cert #20344289
PCGS / NGC Population: 2/6 Higher: 0/1
CAC Population/Higher: 1/0
Lovely lavender, fiery orange and rose seem to dance on the obverse and reverse of this amazing coin. The design elements are phenomenal! A stunning example that is sure to please
PCGS Cert #06618000
PCGS / NGC Population: 1/0 Higher: 12/22
CAC Population: 10/6
In 1858, there was a “large letter” and “small letter” variety produced. An easy way to tell the difference between large-letter and small-letter varieties is to look at the word ‘America’. In the large letter variety, the letters A and M are joined, whereas in the small letter they are not. This coin offered here is the “Large Letter” variety, which is a bit more available than the “Small Letter”. Wonderful bright surfaces are visible on both sides. The strike is strong and marks are minimal. A true beauty!
PCGS Cert #50056803
PCGS / NGC Population: 151/134 Higher: 28/21
CAC Population/Higher: 14/3
Struck during the first year that the Mint marketed proof coins directly to the public it is a miracle that this piece remains in its current state of preservation. Neither David Akers in his 1975 work on the series, nor Walter Breen in his “Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins” gave a concrete number for pieces struck, although Breen did say no more than 10 to 12 were known. In all degrees of proof (regular, cameo, and deep cameo) PCGS has graded a mere 18 pieces, with no way to differentiate any resubmissions. While this is the finest know from a numerical standpoint, there are also 2 lesser specimens in deep cameo (both PR65 and quite possibly the same coin). I have personally seen one, if not both, of them. This coin displays as deep fields and cameo devises as the aforementioned pieces. Virtually un-improvable, with eye appeal off the charts.
PCGS Cert #16291912
PCGS / NGC Population: 1/3 Higher: 0/0
CAC Population/ Higher: 1/0
Stunning flecks of crimson, olive, aqua-marine and gold illuminate the surfaces of this bright coin. Although the mintage is high for the date, the availability in high grades is slim. A great short lived series with such a unique design and fun history attached to it.
PCGS Cert #21697756
PCGS / NGC Population: 45/45 Higher: 40/28
CAC Population/Higher: 6/2
From a small mintage of 800 coins, comes this super coin. A lovely amber-rose hue touches just the peripheries leaving central devices untoned and vibrant. One of only 22 coins to receive this grade with only 11 higher. Known for having a “mushy” strike, the design elements on this example, show a nice strike and extremely clean surfaces.
PCGS Cert #20344247
PCGS / NGC Population: 22/48 Higher: 11/23
CAC Population/Higher: 3/1