Gavin's College Fund Coin Album
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. A terrific job of artwork. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
Beautiful white mirrors with fantastic eye appeal. Mintage of only 950 coins in proof. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.
6951 of 10,189 (68%) of the entire population are graded perfect DCAM.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
Beautiful white mirrors with fantastic eye appeal. Mintage of only 950 coins in proof. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
The first United States patent was signed by President George Washington. Issued on July 31, 1790, it was awarded to Samuel Hopkins for a new, highly efficient process for making potash (a key ingredient in fertilizer, soap, and glassmaking). Because the U.S. patent system was brand new, the document was also personally signed by two other members of the first Patent Board: Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph. For historical context, before the United States established this federal process, the very first patent in North America was granted in 1641 by the Massachusetts General Court to Samuel Winslow for a salt-making process.
Dolley Madison is a great representative for the First Ladies Series. Beyond being a perfect strike, she epitomizes intelligence and charm in ways that contribute to the diplomatic mission.
In 2006, the United States Mint added a second gold bullion coin to its precious metals portfolio. Authorized by the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005, the American Gold Buffalo was the Mint’s first .9999 fine gold coin. Just as the American Eagle Gold coin adapted a venerated design from the Mint’s past, the American Buffalo brought back James Earle Fraser’s iconic Buffalo Nickel design. While no new program is guaranteed to succeed, the Mint had reasons to believe that the Gold Buffalo would be well received after a 2001 silver commemorative coin bearing Fraser’s work sold out of its authorized 500,000 coin mintage in just 15 days. The first American Buffalo gold coins rolled off the press on June 20, 2006, at the West Point Mint and were available for purchase on June 22. Demand for the new design was markedly higher than demand for that year’s American Gold Eagle. For the 2006-W American Buffalo Gold Proof, the Mint set a mintage limit of 250,000. The final mintage of 246,267 represents that total minus returns. As a collectible, the 2006-W American Buffalo Gold Proof has the highest mintage of any Proof issue in the series and should be considered a common date.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
Bullion coin for modern gold sets. Value tracks the bullion price.
This coin is a normal, "perfect", issue. Normal examples of the 2007-W platinum coins show the word FREEDOM (on the reverse) as polished, brilliant letters in contrast with the frosted, unpolished ribbon. In February 2011, a collector, Jason Fishman, reported finding an example of the $100 denomination with frosted, unpolished letters.
Ordered from Mint and then sent for grading. Pop 5,879/0.
The 2017-W Gold $100 American Liberty High Relief 225th Anniversary is one of the most historically significant modern U.S. Mint gold issues, and a PCGS Proof-70 DCAM First Day of Issue example represents the highest grade with a coveted release designation. Why this coin matters: -- It is the first modern Liberty portrait of an African American woman. The coin marked a major departure from traditional Liberty depictions. The obverse by Justin Kunz portrays Liberty as an African American woman wearing a crown of stars, intended to represent the diversity of modern America. The design generated significant discussion both inside and outside the numismatic community. -- it celebrates the U.S. Mint's 225th anniversary. The coin was issued in 2017 to commemorate the founding of the United States Mint in 1792. The edge carries the inscription "225th ANNIVERSARY", a feature unique to this issue. -- It is the first proof high-relief coin struck by the U.S. Mint. The Mint describes it as its first high-relief coin with a proof finish. The dramatic sculpting gives the portrait and eagle exceptional depth and visual impact. -- It is an award-winning design. The coin received international recognition, winning Best Gold Coin in the 2019 Coin of the Year Awards.
A perfect modern strike with no imperfections even at 5x magnification. Valued for its pristine aesthetic and long-term liquidity.
Not many people can collect coins of their Alma Mater. I spent 4 years as a cadet and 20 years as faculty at West Point. I paraded endless times on the pictured parade field, quartered for my senior (Firstie) year in the first floor/third room from the left (as shown on the coin) with Jeff Benchich, and field/road marched countless times past the West Point Mint at the bottom of the ski slope (near the hills on the right). My younger son was born in the West Point hospital (Keller Army Hospital), both attended on-post and local schools (and both graduated from MIT), and my wife died at West Point and is buried in the West Point Cemetery, about a mile from the mint, saving me a spot.
The Medal of Honor is considered to be the highest personal decoration among military personnel. The 2011-W Medal of Honor coin was struck at the West Point Mint to commemorate the Medal of Honor Medal itself (not the coin), which has been awarded to fewer than 3,500 individuals since its inception in 1861.
A perfect coin. Bimetallic; top pop 682/0.