Classic Head $5 Gold Half Eagle

Classic Head $5 Gold Half Eagle (1834–1838) The Mint Act of 1834 ushered in the age of using gold coinage in the US. There have been cold coins in the past, but they weren’t always

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Capped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle

Capped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle (1807-1834)  Also known as Capped Bust to Left, the Capped Bust Half Eagle is the second series of gold coins in $5 denomination within the United States. Produced from

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Draped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle

Draped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle (1795-1807)          In American coinage, the half eagles or $5 pieces include some of the greatest rarities, with 1822 $5 being particularly famous. The denomination was produced intermittently from 1795

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$20 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle

$20 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle (1850-1907) Got a $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle stashed somewhere in your collection?  You should know that you have a treasure in your hand—a huge one. History of the $20

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