1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar -- Mount Removed, Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Reddish-gold patina appears over each side, as do myriad hairlines from cleaning. Evidence of a mount occurs at the upper obverse and lower reverse rim. This example is ideal for the collector in search of an affordable representative of this two-year gold commemorative type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15508, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar -- Mount Removed, Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Reddish-gold patina appears over each side, as do myriad hairlines from cleaning. Evidence of a mount occurs at the upper obverse and lower reverse rim. This example is ideal for the collector in search of an affordable representative of this two-year gold commemorative type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15508, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS65 NGC. CAC. The first gold dollars in this classic commemorative series were the Louisiana Purchase issues of 1903. The two types featured the portraits of Thomas Jefferson, responsible for the purchase of the vast Louisiana territory in 1804, and the late William McKinley, who authorized the exposition. This is a rich orange-gold Gem with terrific aesthetic appeal. Radiant frost shimmers over well-preserved surfaces. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15507, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS65 NGC. CAC. The first gold dollars in this classic commemorative series were the Louisiana Purchase issues of 1903. The two types featured the portraits of Thomas Jefferson, responsible for the purchase of the vast Louisiana territory in 1804, and the late William McKinley, who authorized the exposition. This is a rich orange-gold Gem with terrific aesthetic appeal. Radiant frost shimmers over well-preserved surfaces. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15507, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar MS66 NGC. CAC. The Jefferson Louisiana Purchase gold dollar is the slightly scarcer of two variants for the issue though both claim an identical production of 17,500 coins. CAC has appropriately endorsed this Premium Gem for quality within the grade. Its original peach-gold surfaces glisten with scintillating luster. A pinpoint impression rounds out the appeal. Very scarce any finer. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15506, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar MS66 NGC. CAC. The Jefferson Louisiana Purchase gold dollar is the slightly scarcer of two variants for the issue though both claim an identical production of 17,500 coins. CAC has appropriately endorsed this Premium Gem for quality within the grade. Its original peach-gold surfaces glisten with scintillating luster. A pinpoint impression rounds out the appeal. Very scarce any finer. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15506, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS62+ NGC. CAC. DuVall 1-B. The leaf points between 19 in the date, and the branch stem is thin, which signify the 1-B. Circulated or cleaned examples of the 1900 Lafayette dollar are plentiful. Many were distributed to non-collectors, and coins often ended up being spent or mishandled. Entirely original representatives like this are elusive. Warm antique gold and violet-gray tones produce wonderful visual appeal. Partial luster glows from surfaces that nearly qualify for a Select assessment. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15505, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS62+ NGC. CAC. DuVall 1-B. The leaf points between 19 in the date, and the branch stem is thin, which signify the 1-B. Circulated or cleaned examples of the 1900 Lafayette dollar are plentiful. Many were distributed to non-collectors, and coins often ended up being spent or mishandled. Entirely original representatives like this are elusive. Warm antique gold and violet-gray tones produce wonderful visual appeal. Partial luster glows from surfaces that nearly qualify for a Select assessment. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15505, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1951-S 50C Washington-Carver MS66 NGC. Washington-Carver half dollars enjoyed an extensive production run from 1951 to 1954. Vast quantities were struck across all three branches of the Mint, including more than 1.1 million pieces manufactured in Philadelphia in 1952. The 1951-S claims the lowest mintage in the set (8,000 pieces plus three for assay). Typically struck devices remain brilliant near the centers, while daubs of russet color appear intermittently around the periphery. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15504, realized $204. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1951-S 50C Washington-Carver MS66 NGC. Washington-Carver half dollars enjoyed an extensive production run from 1951 to 1954. Vast quantities were struck across all three branches of the Mint, including more than 1.1 million pieces manufactured in Philadelphia in 1952. The 1951-S claims the lowest mintage in the set (8,000 pieces plus three for assay). Typically struck devices remain brilliant near the centers, while daubs of russet color appear intermittently around the periphery. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15504, realized $204. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.