“Eureka!”GOLD.—A gentleman of the first respectability in Habersham County writes us thus under date of 22d July: “Two gold mines have just been discovered in this county, and preparations are making to bring these hidden treasures of the earth to use.” So it appears that what we long anticipated has come to pass at last, … Read more
The Southern Gold Society is thrilled to share news of an extraordinary opportunity for collectors of Territorial gold coins. Stack’s Bowers Galleries has announced the upcoming auctions of selections from the renowned James A. Stack, Sr. Collection, featuring 28 Territorial gold coins, many with provenances tracing back to numismatic auctions from the 1910s through the … Read more
The upcoming Heritage Auctions Summer FUN US Coins Signature Auction #1384, held July 17-20, 2025, presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors with Lot #3062: an 1859-O Seated Dollar graded MS64 by PCGS with CAC endorsement. This underrated O-Mint issue stands out for its bold cartwheel luster and high quality, making it a prized addition for … Read more
The article “Growing Pains” by Nancy Oliver and Richard Kelly, published in the May 2025 issue of The Numismatist (pages 52-53), offers a detailed look at the early challenges faced by the Charlotte Mint in North Carolina from 1838 to 1861. Drawing from National Archives records, the authors outline equipment failures, such as a leaking zinc roof … Read more
In a remarkable event for numismatists, the unique 1844-O $5 and $10 Proof Gold Coins, minted in New Orleans, will be reunited for the first time in over a century at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Oklahoma City, August 19-23, 2025. These extraordinary rarities, last owned by the same collector at the 1890 … Read more
The revised edition of The Early Years of the Louisiana Mint, 1837-1861 by Richard G. Kelly and Nancy Y. Oliver, recently brought to the Southern Gold Society’s attention through correspondence with the authors earlier this year, is available on the Newman Numismatic Portal here. This expanded 158-page treatise builds on the original 75-page version, first … Read more