Peak Rarities

05/20/2026

New inventory now live on our website- if you’re not already, please subscribe to the mailing list for future updates, listings, and sneak peaks if you didn’t get them this time!

02/23/2026

Don’t see something like this every day now do we? 😬

08/18/2025

You can say last post was like the hors d’oeuvres, but this blazer will serve well as the main course. The obverse die for this issue had been an enigma until 2008, when Steve Tompkins finally solved the puzzle; successfully arguing that both dies were originally part of the group of 5 dated for 1822. 3/5 were over-dated for use for 1824 issues. Two of those three were still unused when it came time to strike 1825 coins, so we’re left with two die marriages of this double over-dated issue that confused experts for decades. Nonetheless, this razor sharp large sized (or should we say plus sized? 😅) CBQ emerged in this remarkably well preserved condition with frosty, almost proof-like mint luster and steel gray surfaces. A glowing wave of peripheral chartreuse subtly transitions to vivid highlights of turquoise and sea-foam in the fields. A single, shallow scrape camouflaged in the patina is may have been the only roadblock to ms66 when this coin was holdered over 30 years ago, but we believe the eye appeal is equivalent if not superior to higher graded coins in modern holders. The earlier type on the DBQ design might appear as a thicker and more “homely” bust than the later type, but this dazzling maiden’s appearance is undoubtedly marriage material and it would be a challenge to locate a more attractive, and interesting type coin for that box o’ 20 of the discerning collector…….this lovely lady has recently been spoken for, but we’ll have plenty more outstanding rarities at table #1306 in OKC this week. Make sure to stop by and check them out, if nothing else stop by to show us a coin and say hello! On a separate note, what business did Ghostbusters have making an absolute jam like this for their theme song?! 😂

07/10/2025

Come visit us at summer Fun, Table 706 ….lots of new stuff that hasn’t been posted on the site yet!

06/27/2025

Whqts the grade, again? Does it even matter? 😵‍💫

06/20/2025

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06/18/2025

Off she goes…..a rare bird indeed, a Herculean task to find a stickered example with eye appeal and color. Bean notwithstanding, concessions will sometimes need to be made when hunting a collector grade Wass $50. While the surfaces may exhibit some robust circulation, this example has some charming peripheral color and a strike that are well above average for the grade. The fact that some of these even exist with honest wear and original surfaces is nothing short of miraculous. Contact us anytime if you’re interested in working privately with us to add a trophy coin like this to your box of (____we all know it’s more than 20 😉___). We specialize in want list fulfillment, and highly desirable issues such as this one will rarely, if ever make it to our website.

06/05/2025

1852 $50 USAOG Octagonal “Slug” - PCGS AU-55 (CAC pop 3/1). ……………………………………..…………………………………
There are 5 collectible varieties of Reeded edge slugs, three from the “Humbert” Era and two “USAOG” varieties, the K-13 being the first of those two. The K-13 is relatively available, with somewhere between 100-150 exam[ples currently known. Most fall somewhere in the VF-XF grade range, a couple dozen in AU, and just a handful of true Uncirculated examples. A choice AU piece, such as the current example, falls within the condition census, and could function as the centerpiece of even the most advanced Collections. Due to the chunky octagonal design and 2.5oz weight, most examples are pretty beaten up and/or worn. The vast majority of these coins were either scrubbed, cleaned, or otherwise “improved” over the years, which makes the search for an attractively toned original surface example rather challenging. The present example has a deep orange crust that blankets most of the protected areas, and some highlights of burnt magenta that grace the peripheries. The extraordinary appearance of this coin qualified it to stay within the personal collection of the writer for several years, and never fails to attract a gaze of wonderment from observers. Below, Ron Guth writes……………………………………………………………….:
“High-grade examples are very difficult to locate. Because of their high intrinsic value, the large majority of them have been melted down over the years. Those that entered circulation were subject to all the injuries that a heavy gold coin might receive, especially bumps and bruises on the corners. Because of their high numismatic value, many have been repaired or otherwise “improved” over the years. Finding an example with original “skin” and that crusty, old-gold look is well-nigh impossible.”………………..SOLD

03/05/2025

02/23/2025

Some recently placed treasures off to new homes, rarity is all the rage.

01/27/2025

Check out our NEWPS posted on the website a little while ago, some real lookers in this batch. More featured offerings coming soon to our mailing list subscribers, don’t forget to subscribe if you want to see them!