Classic Half Eagle Varieties Showcase Image Gallery
HM-1 (Dies 1-A). Rarity 3 (Pop. ~270). Late die state. The overlapping scalloped die cracks that presumably led to the demise of Obverse 1 are very prominent, curving through stars 3,4,5 and 6. Purchased raw on eBay.
HM-1 (Dies 1-A). Rarity 3 (Pop. ~270). Late die state. The overlapping scalloped die cracks that presumably led to the demise of Obverse 1 are very prominent, curving through stars 3,4,5 and 6. Purchased raw on eBay.
HM-1 (Dies 1-A). Rarity 3 (Pop. ~270). Late die state. The overlapping scalloped die cracks that presumably led to the demise of Obverse 1 are very prominent, curving through stars 3,4,5 and 6. Crossed from NGC 1665626-010 (AU55). Purchased from Jared Gehringer of Jared's Estate Collectibles.
HM-1 (Dies 1-A). Rarity 3 (Pop. ~270). Late die state. The overlapping scalloped die cracks that presumably led to the demise of Obverse 1 are very prominent, curving through stars 3,4,5 and 6. Crossed from NGC 1665626-010 (AU55). Purchased from Jared Gehringer of Jared's Estate Collectibles.
CAC. HM-7 (Dies 4-C). Rarity 3 (Pop. ~320). The last pairing for Obverse 4 and the second for Reverse C. Characteristic die breaks connect both wingtips with the rims, and the middle and lower arrowheads with each other. Well-struck with pleasing greenish-gold overall with some orange tones around the devices. Purchased from David Johnson at the 2023 Pittsburgh ANA.
HM-3 (Dies 1-E). Rarity 5+ (Pop. ~35). The Virginian Collection (Haynor). The HM-3 plate coin for Classic Gold Coins of 1834-1839. Purchased from Stack's Bowers.
HM-1 (Dies 1-F). Rarity 6 (Pop. ~20). Late die state with iconic "unicorn" obverse die crack above star 5 running down through the hair and ear. The reverse die crack is present but faint. Great-looking coin overall, impaired by a big swipe on the obverse from a wheel encounter. Purchased from Stack's Bowers as NGC 6815399-001.
CAC. HM-2 (Dies 2-F). Rarity 4+ (Pop. ~100). Later die state than the Bass-Haynor coin. Outstanding original color with a great look. One of my favorite Classic fives, despite the low grade. Purchased on eBay.
HM-3 (Dies 2-A). Rarity 4 (Pop. ~130). The 7th and final pairing for Reverse A. Very appealing orange-gold with great luster. Purchased from Stack's Bowers as an AU53 with a nasty case of dental wax. PCGS Restoration did a fantastic job of removing the haze while preserving the underlying color and luster, resulting in an upgrade to AU55.
CAC. HM-4. (Dies 3-G). Rarity 3+ (Pop. ~230). Great eye appeal with outstanding original color. Purchased from Northern Nevada Coin.
CAC. HM-4. (Dies 3-G). Rarity 3+ (Pop. ~230). Great eye appeal with outstanding original color. Purchased from Northern Nevada Coin.
HM-7 (Dies 5-G). Rarity 3 (Pop. ~400). Very appealing original coin with great color. Purchased from Northern Nevada Coin.
HM-1 (Dies 1-K). Rarity 4 (Pop. ~100). HM-1 is easily identified by the combination of a Block 8 in the date and an unbroken middle arrow on the reverse. A very pleasing original coin. Purchased on eBay.
HM-2 (Dies 1-L). Rarity 3+ (Pop. ~200). The only usage of Obverse 2 (Block 8 + single forelock) and the first pairing for Reverse L ("broken" arrow). Very appealing crusty coin with lots of original color. Crossed from NGC 4825851-003. Purchased from Stack's Bowers.
CAC. HM-3 (Dies 3-M). Rarity 4 (Pop. ~150). The Script 8 in the date is sufficient to identify HM-3. Brassy greenish-gold overall with extensive deep burgundy in protected areas. Although well-worn, it was clearly quite well-struck from the ample central detail remaining on both sides. Purchased from Russ Augustin.