Kurtzhaven's Coin Album
CAC Approved. Exceptional Large Date cent displays remarkably smooth chocolate-brown surfaces with subtle reddish-copper undertones and strong remaining luster. The strike is sharp and well defined, with crisp hair detail, stars, lettering, and wreath.
CAC Approved. A sharply struck and beautifully toned MS64 example of the scarce 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime, with strong luster and exceptional early-federal character.
CAC approved. A superb Gem example with vibrant peripheral toning in rose, gold, and blue surrounding softly lustrous centers. Sharply struck with exceptionally clean surfaces and outstanding eye appeal for the grade. A condition rarity at MS67+, from the Simpson and Bender Collections.
CAC Approved. Pristine surfaces display sparkling mint luster with virtually flawless preservation and attractive original toning. Blushes of rose and blue accent the brilliant-silver fields and devices, while the sharply struck design elements remain crisp and fully defined. From the Bender Collection.
CAC Approved. Exceptional surfaces display vibrant satiny luster with attractive light golden and rose toning. The sharply struck devices are crisp and well defined, while the remarkably clean fields emphasize the superb preservation and strong overall eye appeal.
CAC Approved. Beautifully preserved surfaces with vibrant luster and attractive original toning. Golden centers transition to rich blue-green peripheral color, while the sharply struck devices stand out crisply against the smooth, highly lustrous fields. From the Bender Collection.
CAC Gold Approved. A beautifully contrasted final-year Proof Seated Dollar with frosted devices, deeply mirrored fields, and attractive peripheral gold toning, from the Dr. John Y. Harper, Jr. and Seth Chandler Collections.
CAC Approved. A lustrous Gem MS65 Indian Head Quarter Eagle with warm original gold color, sharply defined incuse devices, and exceptionally clean surfaces for the type.
CAC Approved. From a remarkably small mintage of only 3,000 pieces, this exceptional Gem displays intensely lustrous, semi-prooflike surfaces with original orange-gold, pale lime and russet coloration. Sharply struck, beautifully preserved, and extraordinarily eye appealing.
CAC approved. A choice Mint State example with warm honey-gold color, frosty luster, and sharply defined surfaces. The early die state adds further interest, while only minor marks are evident for the grade. A scarce BD-2 variety with strong eye appeal, pedigreed to the Chicago Collection.
CAC approved. A premium Choice AU example with warm honey-gold color, substantial remaining mint luster, and pleasing original surfaces. The strike is sharp, while light, even circulation keeps the overall appearance exceptionally clean. Housed in a PCGS Old Green Holder and from the Chicago Collection.
CAC approved. A choice Gem example with rich honey-gold color, strong remaining luster, and clean, original-looking surfaces. The incuse design is sharply defined, with attractive detail through the headdress and eagle. An appealing MS65 from the Naples Collection.
CAC Approved. Superb surfaces display vibrant cartwheel luster with rich orange-gold and lemon-yellow color accented by subtle lilac highlights. The devices are sharply struck and exceptionally well defined with remarkably clean fields.
CAC approved. An exceptionally choice AU example of the 1852 United States Assay Office $10, with rich yellow-gold color, traces of copper toning, and strong remaining luster. The surfaces are notably clean with only the lightest friction, giving the coin near-Mint State eye appeal. A scarce K-12a issue from the James A. Stack, Sr., Hillyer Ryder, and Thomas Elder collections.
CAC Approved. A lustrous PCGS MS65 Red & Brown 1833 N-5 “Horned 8” Large Cent, retaining substantial original mint red, from the Loye L. Lauder, R. E. “Ted” Naftzger, Jr., Naftzger Estate, and Terry S. Denman Collections, with Condition Census recognition.
CAC Approved. A superbly preserved PR67+ Cameo with frosted devices, deeply mirrored fields, and beautifully original multicolored toning.
CAC approved. A choice Proof example of the scarce proof-only 1877 twenty-cent piece, with frosted devices set against deeply mirrored fields and bright peripheral toning that adds exceptional visual impact. Sharply struck and attractively preserved, with strong cameo contrast and excellent eye appeal for the grade.
CAC approved. A superb Gem Proof with frosted devices against deeply mirrored fields, surrounded by vivid cobalt-blue, magenta, and golden-orange toning. Sharply struck with exceptional contrast and eye appeal. From the Simpson and Colorado Collections.
CAC approved. A scarce Gem Prooflike example with deeply reflective fields and frosted devices, giving the coin strong contrast despite its circulation-strike status. Gentle peripheral toning frames otherwise bright surfaces, with a sharp strike and excellent overall eye appeal. One of just two PCGS MS65PL examples, with only one finer.
CAC approved. A Gem Proof with frosted devices against deeply mirrored fields, framed by attractive pale golden-brown, violet, and lavender toning. Sharply struck with excellent contrast and clean, reflective surfaces. From the Eliasberg, Jack Lee, and Sunset Hills Collections.
CAC Approved. Deeply reflective fields frame strongly frosted devices on this Gem MS65PL example from a tiny 5,000-piece mintage.
CAC approved. Deep Cameo featuring richly frosted devices against deeply mirrored fields, with the JD-1 Centered Date attribution from the Colorado Collection.