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
The Southern Gold Society is pleased to announce its annual gathering, set to take place during the Georgia Numismatic Association (GNA) Coin Show at the Dalton Convention Center. This special event is open to ALL show attendees, and everyone with an interest in numismatics is invited to join. The gathering will be held on Friday, … Read more
The 1856-O Liberty Double Eagle, AU58 PCGS, Winter 1, has made history by achieving a record-breaking price of $690,000 at Heritage Auctions’ February 27-March 2 Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction. This exceptional coin, part of the Mississippi Collection of Double Eagles, surpassed its previous record of $576,150 set in 2008, reaffirming its status … Read more
For collectors of Southern gold coinage, few pieces command as much reverence as the 1856-O Liberty Double Eagle. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this coin represents the lowest mintage of any double eagle produced at that facility, with only 2,250 pieces ever made. Today, it stands as one of the most elusive and historically … Read more
The Southern Gold Society is pleased to present The Data Mine of Gold: A Comprehensive History of Gold, Platinum & Silver Trade, a remarkable study by coin and precious metals expert David Yawn. Drawing from over 40 years of experience in the coin and precious metals markets, Yawn offers an unparalleled exploration of the history, … Read more
The numismatic world will soon focus its attention on the 2025 FUN US Coins Signature Auction #1380, where one of the most extraordinary coins in U.S. history, the 1849-C Open Wreath gold dollar, will take center stage. This rarity, graded MS62 by PCGS, is the finest-known specimen of its kind, embodying the pinnacle of rarity … Read more