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COSTA RICA
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G2COL 1900 KM-139
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NGC MS 65
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Costa Rica - 1928 - 2 Colones - KM #139 - Mintage: 45,000
Fineness: ... 0.9000
Weight: ....... 1.5560 g
AGW: ........... 0.0450238719115212 oz
These coins were minted by the U.S. mint in Philadelphia for circulation in Costa Rica.
Date acquired: 6/23/2013 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/26/2018
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COSTA RICA
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G2COL 1928 KM-139
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NGC MS 64
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Costa Rica - 1928 - 2 Colones - KM #139 - Mintage: 25,000
Fineness: ... 0.9000
Weight: ....... 1.5560 g
AGW: ........... 0.0450238719115212 oz
These coins were minted by the U.S. mint in Philadelphia for circulation in Costa Rica.
Date acquired: 8/5/2012 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/26/2018
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CUBA
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G1P 1916 KM-16
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NGC MS 62
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Cuba - 1916(P) Gold Peso - KM #16 - Mintage 11,000
Fineness: ... 0.9000
Weight: ....... 1.6718 g
AGW: ........... 0.0483746202195894 oz
These coins were minted in Philadelphia for circulation in Cuba.
Cuba was freed from Spanish rule as a result of the United States victory over Spain in 1898 in the Spanish American war.
A classic portrait of José Martí is featured in the coins’ obverse design. Born in Havana in 1853, José Martí is considered to be one of the great Hispanic writers, one of the founding fathers of a free Cuba. and a hero to many Cubans.
Committed to the belief that freedom and justice should be the cornerstones of any government, Martí devoted his life to ending colonial rule in his homeland and died a hero in the war for Cuban independence in 1895. His writings continue to play a prominent role in resisting Marxism in Cuba and throughout Central and South America.
Date acquired: 1/20/2013 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/26/2018
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CUBA
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G2P 1915 KM-17
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NGC MS 62
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Cuba - 1915(P) Two Peso Gold - KM #17 - Mintage: 10,050
Fineness: ... 0.9000
Weight: ....... 3.3436 g
AGW: ........... 0.0967492404391789 oz
These coins were minted in Philadelphia for circulation in Cuba.
Cuba was freed from Spanish rule as a result of the United States victory over Spain in 1898 in the Spanish American war.
A classic portrait of José Martí is featured in the coins’ obverse design. Born in Havana in 1853, José Martí is considered to be one of the great Hispanic writers, one of the founding fathers of a free Cuba. and a hero to many Cubans.
Committed to the belief that freedom and justice should be the cornerstones of any government, Martí devoted his life to ending colonial rule in his homeland and died a hero in the war for Cuban independence in 1895. His writings continue to play a prominent role in resisting Marxism in Cuba and throughout Central and South America.
Date acquired: 09/30/2012 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/26/2018
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CUBA
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G2P 1916 KM-17
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NGC MS 63
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Cuba - 1916(P) Two Peso Gold - KM #17 - Mintage: 150,000
Fineness: ... 0.9000
Weight: ....... 3.3436 g
AGW: ........... 0.0967492404391789 oz
These coins were minted by the US Mint in Philadelphia for circulation in Cuba.
Cuba was freed from Spanish rule as a result of the United States victory over Spain in 1898 in the Spanish American war.
A classic portrait of José Martí is featured in the coins’ obverse design. Born in Havana in 1853, José Martí is considered to be one of the great Hispanic writers, one of the founding fathers of a free Cuba. and a hero to many Cubans.
Committed to the belief that freedom and justice should be the cornerstones of any government, Martí devoted his life to ending colonial rule in his homeland and died a hero in the war for Cuban independence in 1895. His writings continue to play a prominent role in resisting Marxism in Cuba and throughout Central and South America.
Date acquired: 7/21/2012 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/26/2018
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CUBA
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G4P 1916 KM-18
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NGC MS 63
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Cuba - 1916(P) Four Pesos Gold - KM #18 - Mintage: 129,000
Fineness: ... 0.9000
Weight: ....... 6.6872g
AGW: ........... 0.193498480878358oz
These coins were minted by the US Mint in Philadelphia for circulation in Cuba.
Cuba was freed from Spanish rule as a result of the United States victory over Spain in 1898 in the Spanish American war.
A classic portrait of José Martí is featured in the coins’ obverse design. Born in Havana in 1853, José Martí is considered to be one of the great Hispanic writers, one of the founding fathers of a free Cuba. and a hero to many Cubans.
Committed to the belief that freedom and justice should be the cornerstones of any government, Martí devoted his life to ending colonial rule in his homeland and died a hero in the war for Cuban independence in 1895. His writings continue to play a prominent role in resisting Marxism in Cuba and throughout Central and South America.
Date acquired: 1/15/2015 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/26/2018
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CUBA
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G5P 1916 KM-19
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NGC MS 62
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Cuba - 1916(P) Five Pesos Gold - KM #19 - Mintage: 1,132,000
Fineness:... 0.9000
Weight: ....... 8.3592 g
AGW: ........... 0.241878888228013 oz
These coins were minted by the US Mint in Philadelphia for circulation in Cuba.
Cuba was freed from Spanish rule as a result of the United States victory over Spain in 1898 in the Spanish American war.
A classic portrait of José Martí is featured in the coins’ obverse design. Born in Havana in 1853, José Martí is considered to be one of the great Hispanic writers, one of the founding fathers of a free Cuba. and a hero to many Cubans.
Committed to the belief that freedom and justice should be the cornerstones of any government, Martí devoted his life to ending colonial rule in his homeland and died a hero in the war for Cuban independence in 1895. His writings continue to play a prominent role in resisting Marxism in Cuba and throughout Central and South America.
Date acquired: 11/6/2014 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/26/2018
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GUATEMALA - REPUBLIC
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G5Q 1926 KM-244
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NGC MS 62
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Guatemala 1926 5 Quetzales (KM #244) Gold - Mintage: 48,000
Fineness: ... 0.9000 Gold, 0.10000 Copper
Weight: ....... 8.39592 g
AGW: ........... 0.2419 oz
Diameter: ... 22 mm
Obverse: National arms
Reverse: Quetzal atop engraved pillar
This coin is a one year type and was minted by the Philadelphia Mint for circulation in Guatemala. 1926 was the only year that gold coins were struck for Guatemala and a 10 Quetzal and 20 Quetzal coin were also struck that year. The exchange rate at the time was one quetzal to the US dollar, so this coin was equivalent in value to a US $5 gold piece.
The monetary unit of the Quetzal was initiated on November 26, 1924, to replace the Peso which had decreased in value so much that it was almost worthless. The value of the Quetzal was tied to the US Dollar at a rate of one to one. It is named after the bird which graces both sides of this coin. The Quetzal was highly valued by the Aztecs and Mayas for its plumage, and by Guatemalans because it symbolizes freedom. Until the middle of the 20th century, it was not know how to keep a Quetzal alive in captivity, thus it had to "live free or die."
This particular coin is a nicely struck and very well preserved example of this rare coin.
Date acquired:6/7/2013 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/26/2018
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MEXICO - 1905 TO DATE
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G5P 1906M KM-464
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NGC MS 63
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Mexico - 1906M (minted in Philadelphia) - KM #464 (formerly known as #Y57) -
Total Mintage: 4,637,000
Philadelphia Mintage: 4,000,000
Mexico City: 638,000
Fineness: ... 0.9000
Weight: ....... 4.1666 g
AGW: ........... 0.120563280659733 oz
Diameter: .. 19 mm
The dies were prepared by the Mexico City mint, which accounts for the "M" mint mark, however the majority of the issue was struck in Philadelphia. Given the relative mintages, there is an 86% chance that this coin was struck by the Philadelphia mint.
Date acquired: 1/3/2016 (Already graded by NGC
Rev 1/8/2016
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United States
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$5 1882 KM-101
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NGC AU 58
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1882 Liberty Head Five Dollar Gold - Mintage: 2,514,520
Fineness: .... 0.9000
Weight: ......... 8.3600 g
AGW: ............. 0.2419 oz
Diameter: ..... 21.6 mm
This coin has been in my family for many years. I don't know exactly how many, but I'm reasonably certain that my paternal Grandfather obtained it before 1933, and probably sometime in the 1920's. He was not a collector, but rather a hoarder of silver and gold coins. If you've read my bio, you know that my Grandfather is the person responsible for starting me down the path to becoming a coin collector and numismatist. Beginning in the early 1960's he would give each of his grandchildren a couple of Morgan or Peace silver dollars at Christmas time. I am the oldest of all of my siblings and cousins, so I actually benefited the longest from his generosity.
He passed away late in 1973, but it wasn't until mid 1974 that we realized just how many coins he had stashed away in the attic of the family home. Being the oldest child, my father was the executor of the will and with me being the only serious coin collector in the family, I was given the task of dividing the entire coin hoard equitably between my Father, and his three siblings. There were at least 500 each of silver dollars, half dollars, quarters and dimes. Several thousands coins in total, the hoard included:
- Morgan and Peace Dollars
- Barber, Walking Liberty, and Franklin Half Dollars
- Barber, Standing Liberty, and Washington Quarters
- Barber, Winged Liberty, and Roosevelt Dimes
- Two $5 and One $10 Gold coins
All of the dimes, quarters, and half dollars were probably obtained from pocket change because the majority of the dates were between 1930 and 1964 and the earlier dates were very well worn. The dollars were primarily Morgan and I think many were obtained during trips to Las Vegas in the 1950's and 60's.
Being the executor, my father gave each of his three siblings one of the gold coins, keeping none for himself. This coin was given to my uncle, and subsequently to his daughter (my cousin) upon his passing. I offered to help her sell the coins still in her possession and acquired this gold piece in 2021
From a numismatic perspective, this coin is a relatively common date AU, and was probably also taken from circulation in the 1920's. As a piece of family history however, it is priceless which is why, I decided to send it to NGC for grading and encapsulation. It now has a well defined value and will be protected from any further degradation in a new scratch resistant holder.
Date acquired: 12/13/2021 (raw coin)
Date graded: 6/16/2022 (self submitted)
Rev. 6/16/2022
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United States
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$5 1895 KM-101
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NGC AU 58
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1895 Liberty Head Five Dollar Gold - Mintage: 1,345,855
Fineness: .... 0.9000
Weight: ......... 8.3600 g
AGW: ............. 0.2419 oz
Diameter: ..... 21.6 mm
This coin has been in my family for many years. I don't know exactly how many, but I'm reasonably certain that my paternal Grandfather obtained it before 1933, and probably sometime in the 1920's. He was not a collector, but rather a hoarder of silver and gold coins. If you've read my bio, you know that my Grandfather is the person responsible for starting me down the path to becoming a coin collector and numismatist. Beginning in the early 1960's he would give each of his grandchildren a couple of Morgan or Peace silver dollars at Christmas time. I am the oldest of all of my siblings and cousins, so I actually benefited the longest from his generosity.
He passed away late in 1973, but it wasn't until mid 1974 that we realized just how many coins he had stashed away in the attic of the family home. Being the oldest child, my father was the executor of the will and with me being the only serious coin collector in the family, I was given the task of dividing the entire coin hoard equitably between my Father, and his three siblings. There were at least 500 each of silver dollars, half dollars, quarters and dimes. Several thousands coins in total, the hoard included:
- Morgan and Peace Dollars
- Barber, Walking Liberty, and Franklin Half Dollars
- Barber, Standing Liberty, and Washington Quarters
- Barber, Winged Liberty, and Roosevelt Dimes
- Two $5 and One $10 Gold coins
All of the dimes, quarters, and half dollars were probably obtained from pocket change because the majority of the dates were between 1930 and 1964 and the earlier dates were very well worn. The dollars were primarily Morgan and I think many were obtained during trips to Las Vegas in the 1950's and 60's.
Being the executor, my father gave each of his three siblings one of the gold coins, keeping none for himself. This coin came into my possession when my Aunt passed away in 1999 from pancreatic cancer. I would prefer that my Aunt was still with us, but I am glad to have at least one of the gold coins from my Grandfather's estate.
From a numismatic perspective, this coin is a relatively common date AU, and was probably also taken from circulation in the 1920's. As a piece of family history however, it is priceless which is why after owning it for 16 years, I decided to send it to NGC for grading and encapsulation. It now has a well defined value and will be protected from any further degradation in a new scratch resistant holder.
Date acquired: 11/27/1999 (raw coin)
Date graded: 8/27/2015 (self submitted)
Rev. 9/7/2015
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United States
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G$5 1989 P EAGLE
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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1989-P $5 Gold Eagle - Mintage: 84,647
From NGC Coin Explorer:
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First struck in 1986, Gold Eagles are one of the world's most popular ways to buy gold. The coins are available in 1/10oz, 1/4oz, 1/2oz, and 1oz sizes, with face values of $5, $10, $25, and $50, respectively.
1989 saw a large drop in mintage of nearly 60,000 pieces to some 84,647 coins struck.
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While the NGC comments are true, it should be noted that proof coinage of the 1/10th oz. Gold Eagles did not begin until 1988, making this only the second year for proof coins in this series.
I purchased this coin directly from the mint in 1989, and finally decided to have it graded. The grade was not too surprising considering that less than half of the coins submitted attain the coveted PF70UC. Unfortunately, this coin was apparently not up to snuff for the NGC graders. So it goes....
Date acquired: 1989 (Directly from the U.S. Mint)
Date graded: 6/4/2021 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev. 6/4/2021
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United States
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G$5 1990 P EAGLE
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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1990-P $5 Gold Eagle - Mintage: 99,349
From NGC Coin Explorer:
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First struck in 1986, Gold Eagles are one of the world's most popular ways to buy gold. The coins are available in 1/10oz, 1/4oz, 1/2oz, and 1oz sizes, with face values of $5, $10, $25, and $50, respectively.
In 1990, the mintage of $5 Proof gold eagles rebounded a bit to near 100,000 pieces sold. Quality was improved this year as some [53%] have earned the grade of PF70UC at NGC.
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I purchased this coin directly from the mint in 1990, and finally decided to have it graded. The grade was not too surprising considering that 53% of the coins submitted attain the coveted PF70UC. This coin was the one bright light in an otherwise lackluster submission to NGC.
Date acquired: 1990 (Directly from the U.S. Mint)
Date graded: 6/4/2021 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev. 6/4/2021
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VENEZUELA
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G10B 1930 KM-Y31
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NGC MS 64
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Venezuela - 1930 Gold 10 Bolivares - KM #Y31 - Mintage: 500,000
Fineness: ... 0.9000
Weight: ........ 3.2258g
AGW: ............ 0.0933406208304532oz
The obverse, designed by Albert Barre, bears the left facing portrait of the Venezuelan military and political leader Simón Bolívar (1783-1830). Bolívar lead the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela to independence from Spanish rule during the early 19th Century and is regarded as a hero, visionary, revolutionary and liberator throughout Hispanic South America. His portrait appears on the obverse of many South American coins.
The reverse design has the national coat of arms above a ribbon bearing the Venezuelan motto. The arms are flanked by plants with cornucopias above. The date appears at the bottom of the reverse flanked by the coins weight and gold fineness. It has a 19mm diameter and weighs 3.2258 grams (.0933 oz troy)
An estimated 500,000 of these coins were minted by the Philadelphia Mint for use in Venezuela, however only 10% of the total mintage was released into circulation. The rest were kept as part of the nations gold reserves. This probably explains why there are so many mint state specimens available today. This particular coin is a typical example and has great eye appeal.
Date acquired: 4/8/2010 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 9/4/2022
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