American Coins Designed by James Barton Longacre and Christian Gobrecht Come to Sale With Gold Standard Auctions

American portraitist and designer James Barton Longacre was the fourth chief engraver of the United States Mint. He was noted for designing the famous Indian Head, Shield Nickel and Flying Eagle cents, among other designs. One such coin by Longacre, a three-dollar gold piece, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Gold Standard Auctions. The obverse bears an image of Lady Liberty wearing a Native American princess headdress, and the reverse portrays a wreath. Another notable coin is an 1880 8/7-CC Morgan silver dollar, depicting a woman wearing a cap on one side and an eagle with its wings spread on the other. The text on the obverse reads “Liberty; E Pluribus Unum; 1880.” 

An 1854 Seated Liberty dime also leads the listings. The original design was executed by Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht and drawn by Thomas Sully. It consists of the figure of Liberty in a flowing dress, seated upon a rock and holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian cap. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Dec 31st Colorado Conductor Coin Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.