| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1038 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $875.00 |
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1854 NGC XF-45.
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Aggressive cartwheels remain apparent, especially on the reverse which clamors for an AU grade all on its own. Butterscotch-gold patina could be considered just a trifle "thin" for the type, but the... |
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| 1072 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $725.00 |
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1854 XF.
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New World Estate. The XF-45 grade should prove conservative for a 3-dollar gold coin with this much luster. That being said, one never knows whether an example that's a little bright like this will... |
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| 1073 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $1,325.00 |
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1854 and 1878, both AU details/cleaned.
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New World Estate. Common dates in the 3-dollar gold series provide ready availability as type coins in this AU pairing. 1854 shows considerable luster but light hairlines, while 1878 appears more... |
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| 1121 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $800.00 |
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1854 NGC AU details/improperly cleaned, Plus Bonus two-cent piece.
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Mike Wrinkle Collection. Both sides of the 1854 3-dollar gold show unnaturally prooflike reflectivity due to the cleaning designated by NGC. In spite of the aggressive (mis)treatment, some vestige... |
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| 1122 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,150.00 |
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1854 PCGS AU-55.
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A classic 3-dollar type representative, this 1854 does not disappoint, featuring a lot of luster for AU-55 and minimal patina. The virtual lack of marks leads to clean lines and distraction-free... |
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| 1123 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,400.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-58.
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The most trivial possible smidge of greyish friction touches the curl above Liberty's ear and the hair just beneath the crown, thereby determining the grade, and such minuscule wear means this type... |
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| 865 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $8,000.00 |
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1854 PCGS MS-64 CAC.
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Popularity of 1854 as a type representative for the series stems from two factors, namely as the inaugural date, and its availability in any grade. Perhaps three or four other issues are more easily... |
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| 435 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,250.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-55.
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Sweet luster rolls through the peripheral legends like syrup on a pile of hot pancakes. Add in butter-gold color, and one has an appetizing representative of one of the common dates in the... |
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| 436 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,500.00 |
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1854 PCGS AU-58.
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AU-58 is a grade highly sought by many savvy collectors, and no wonder, when such a coin can look this nice. Ruddy gold toning threads its way between many letters and around the major devices,... |
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| 437 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,350.00 |
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1854 PCGS AU-58.
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Not quite UNC, but very close, as implied by the AU-58 grade. Loss of detail is nearly imperceptible behind the ear and just under LIBERTY, while the reverse is affected only by slight friction in... |
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| 1063 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $925.00 |
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1854 PCGS XF-40.
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Knock this coin out of the PCGS green-label holder, and it might look almost indistinguishable from coins recently graded AU-50 or better. The cartwheel effect is that nice! On the other hand,... |
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| 1064 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,200.00 |
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1854 PCGS AU-55.
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Khaki-gold patina is ideal for a lightly circulated gold coin of this vintage, and plenty of luster elevates the appearance close to that of an UNC. Some faint greenish areas left of Liberty's... |
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| 1065 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,200.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-55.
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Smooth, attractive luster illuminates butter-gold surfaces, and shimmers with particularly attractive effect around the protected devices. Only a very few of the most trivial hairlines from handling... |
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| 829 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $650.00 |
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1854 VF.
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Fantastic for how honestly circulated it is, this 1854 three-dollar gold coin retains 100% of the vintage dirt and rub on both sides that make it such a desirable, fully original piece. A keen eye... |
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| 1009 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,600.00 |
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1854 PCGS AU-58.
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138,618 was the peak mintage for the three-dollar gold series, inaugurating the series with alacrity that would immediately trend downward for the remainder of the thirty-six year run. Thus, 1854 has... |
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| 1010 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $5,250.00 |
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1854 NGC MS-63.
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Subtle threads of citrus-yellow patina interplay with predominant bright surfaces, enhanced by shimmering luster that is far nicer than expected of an MS-63 grade. Sporadic wispy hairlines can be... |
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| 1135 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,350.00 |
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1854 PCGS AU-55.
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So many three-dollar gold coins have been cleaned or stripped that it is always an unexpected pleasure to find one that appears original. From that standpoint, this old-gold toned 1854 may exceed the... |
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| 894 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,550.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-58.
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Pale lemon-gold, with dancing mint luster and bright surfaces. At arm's length, this appears to be a clean, smooth coin, though a loupe reveals myriad tiny contact marks that confirm time spent in... |
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| 969 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $650.00 |
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1854 XF, cleaned.
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A delightful orange blush augments this lightly cleaned, perhaps dipped, specimen. Some delicate hairlines are evident as well as some retained mint luster in the areas amongst the design elements. ... |
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| 970 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $950.00 |
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1854 AU cleaned.
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Hairlines from a past cleaning are visible throughout the fields, and the coin is a little glossy, but hints of mint luster do remain on each side. Boldly struck AU-50 details. From the Tiger's Lair... |
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| 974 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $775.00 |
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1854 XF, lightly cleaned.
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NGC returned this coin to its consignor ungraded, with a note stating "improperly cleaned". To expand on that description, the details are XF-45, and the cleaning is far from insidious, amounting to... |
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| 889 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,350.00 |
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1854 Three-dollar, PCGS AU-53
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Despite a very mild cleaning, much luster has been retained by this excellent type coin. As is often the case for this inaugural issue, the strike is excellent. |
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| 987 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,175.00 |
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1854 AU-55 Cleaned.
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Besides being an offering from the first year of issue, this elusive denomination is a perennial favorite. Although it was subjected to a delicate cleaning, its glistening yellow-gold surfaces... |
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| 988 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,950.00 |
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1854 AU-55.
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It is a tradition among many type collectors to focus on obtaining the inaugural issue of each series for which they want an example. 1854 is the year the Philadelphia mint commenced production of... |
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| 989 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,150.00 |
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1854 AU-58+ Cleaned.
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This issue's lively yellow-gold surfaces show evidence of being subjected to a gentle cleaning. Delicate hairlines are perceived in the fields surrounding the motifs of this example with prominent... |
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| 990 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $2,300.00 |
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1854 PCGS AU-58.
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Evidently somewhat spotted at one time, an old conservation effort has removed much of the carbon that was once resting atop some of the devices, and the spots are now limited to some protected areas,... |
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| 1012 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,750.00 |
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1854 NCS Genuine.
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Unfortunately, this particular piece has been subjected to an improper surface enhancement. Because of professional conservation techniques, it is still appealing. Paltry surface marks are perceived... |
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| 1013 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,075.00 |
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1854 ANACS XF-45.
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This specimen transmits a lavish golden orange radiance. A moderate sprinkle of contact ticks does not lessen its vivid visual aspect. The design elements depict admirable definition. |
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| 1014 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,050.00 |
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1854 AU-50.
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A luxuriant yellow-gold glow emits from this specimen's glistening surfaces. Some moderate hairlines and trivial ticks are present, but are not visually dominating for this boldly struck gold piece. |
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| 1015 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,450.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-55.
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By being the only date with "DOLLARS" appearing in diminutive letters, this denomination's first year of issue is considered by some to be a one year type. Its yellow-gold aspect glistens from... |
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| 1016 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,200.00 |
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1854 AU-55 Cleaned.
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Considered a one-year design type since the word "DOLLARS" is depicted in a smaller font than all succeeding dates. Although lightly cleaned long ago, it still retains a satiny, yellow-gold glow. ... |
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| 1017 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,800.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-58.
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This specimen's opulent gold aura radiates from its velvety surfaces. Delicate nuances of peripheral rose heighten its vibrant appeal. Faint clash marks are perceived on the reverse of this lightly... |
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| 1018 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,200.00 |
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1854 AU-58+ Cleaned.
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Scintillating yellow-gold surfaces are lightly hairlined from having been delicately cleaned long ago. Some trivial contact ticks are also noted on this boldly struck, first-year-of-issue example. |
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| 336 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $1,950.00 |
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1854 ANACS AU-53.
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The surfaces radiate a satiny glow with an orange-gold hue. A specimen from the first year of issue for this denomination that depicts faint hairlines and microscopic ticks. The design elements are... |
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| 423 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,300.00 |
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1854 PCGS AU-58.
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Struck from lightly clashed dies, this first year denomination issue exudes most of its original luster. It portrays a delicate, frosty aspect, which enhances its yellow-gold color. Minuscule ticks... |
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| 424 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $1,900.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-58.
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Locating high grade examples of this series, regardless of date, is a challenge indeed. Heck, lower grades can be tough for that matter. This first-year-of-issue example is a bona fide AU-58 with... |
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| 425 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,500.00 |
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1854 ANACS AU-58.
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From the first production year for this denomination, this example is glowing with a yellow-gold radiance on highly lustrous surfaces. Some light hairlines are noticed when using a glass on this... |
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| 426 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,100.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-58.
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An orange-gold aspect copiously bedecks the glistening surfaces of this first year example. Light traces of circulation are perceived on this minimally marked, boldly struck specimen. |
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| 427 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $8,000.00 |
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1854 NGC MS-63.
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An intensely glowing example, which produces an angelic like aura, of this first year of issue for this denomination. Delicate yellow-gold in appearance with a few stray hairlines and minuscule ticks... |
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| 1068 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $1,650.00 |
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1854 NGC AU-58.
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Only the slightest trace of rub on the very highest points prevent this lustrous example from grading Mint State. The original yellow-gold surfaces are quite appealing. |
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| 1069 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $1,750.00 |
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1854 AU-58.
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This is captivating specimen from the first year of issue of the $3 denomination, the only year having the word DOLLARS in in very small type. A handsome example displaying a warm orange-gold aspect... |
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| 1070 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $2,800.00 |
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1854 ICG AU-58.
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What a nice piece of gold. This is a superior coin for the grade assigned. The fields are not "circy" as you normally see at the AU-58 grade level. The strike is strong with the date and wreath... |
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