Excerpt from Catalogue of the Magnificent and Valuable Collection of United States and Pioneer Gold, Silver and Copper Coins, Formed by Mr. B. W. Smith, Redlands, California, Vol. 35: Over Six Hundred Lots of Gold From 25c to $50, Including Brilliant Proof $3. 00 Gold of 1875, Six Different $50. 00 Gold Pieces, Oregon $10. 00, Templeton Reid $2. 50, Both Varieties of Pike's Peak $20. 00, Etc

The gold pieces is where the real rarities begin. You will find the 1797 small eagle, 1798, 1804, 1873 and 1876 Philadelphia mint, together with the exceedingly rare St. Gaudens type.

Among the Half Eagles there are such rarities as the 1796, 1820, 1823, 1830, 1832 and two varieties of the 1834 with motto. Then there is an 1887 proof, of which but eighty-seven pieces were coined, and of course, a fine line of mint marks.

Of the Three Dollar Gold Pieces it can only be said that the set is complete, with a brilliant proof of 1875 Also a Four Dollar Gold Piece.

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