1861 Gold Eagle, NGC AU55 CAC. A select about uncirculated gold eagle from the year the Civil War commenced in the United States. Stickered by CAC for exceptional quality, this piece is truly original and quite scarce as such.

With the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War just a few years ahead of us, civil war coins are getting more popular. As a result, prices tend to rise, making correctly graded, original pieces very scarce in today’s market. Currently, these issues are still affordable, making them excellent investment opportunities to sell during the commemoration of the civil war. One of the most popular investment strategies is to build a “set” of these coins by date, or by denomination.

This coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint, has only spent a short time in commerce. A sharp strike, especially so at the centers, can be seen on both sides. Original green-yellow gold color shows, with copper-red highlights, which is very attractive. In the protected areas considerable amounts of luster remain, making this coin appear as a higher grade coin.