{"title":"U.S. Coins BMC","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoins have always held a special place in the American psyche. Early on, Thomas Jefferson suggested that citizens could do without paper money entirely, relying instead on coins in a broad range of denominations. Cooler heads prevailed, but in 1792, Congress established the Coinage Act, which created the U.S. Mint and standardized coin denominations—from half-cent copper pieces to $10 Eagles made of solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU.S. gold coins are both symbolic and collectible, embodying the growth of U.S. economic power and influence in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Because they're made of a precious metal, even those with little numismatic value have been treated as investments, which can reward or punish a collector depending on the rise or fall in the price of gold. U.S. gold coins were issued in several denominations over the years (starting in 1795), including one-dollar gold pieces, two-and-a-half-dollar quarter eagles, three-dollar pieces, five-dollar half eagles, ten-dollar eagles, and twenty-dollar double eagles. Many of the higher denomination gold-eagle coins did not circulate widely among the public—some were hoarded, others were melted down, and a great many were used for trade or interbank transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1900-10-liberty-head-ngc-pf66-ultra-cameo-test-only-s2","title":"1900 $10 Liberty Head NGC PF66+ Ultra Cameo - Test only S2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTest only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in the twilight of the 19th century, the 1900 Liberty Head Eagle reflects America's ascendant role on the world stage during the height of the gold standard. With only 120 proofs issued, this Ultra Cameo example, graded PF66+ by NGC, exemplifies both artistic refinement and technical excellence in U.S. numismatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Liberty faces left, crowned with a classical coronet inscribed \"LIBERTY.\" Her hair is gathered in a smooth chignon with delicate curls trailing down her neck. Thirteen stars encircle the rim, honoring the original colonies, while the date “1900” anchors the design below. Frosted motifs rise in stark relief from deeply mirrored fields, producing the intense contrast distinctive of Ultra Cameo proof coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: A proud eagle spreads its wings beneath the national motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” clutching an olive branch in one talon and three arrows in the other. A boldly defined shield guards its breast, symbolizing strength and unity. Surrounding legends read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TEN DOLLARS.” The coin’s crisp strike and immaculate fields bring every line and feather into razor-sharp focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its low mintage, rich historical resonance, and exceptional preservation, this Gem Plus Ultra Cameo is an elite representative of proof Liberty gold from a pivotal transitional year in U.S. monetary history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67553549811882,"sku":"5744157-008","price":174000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/282_2_1fdf0a60-28c9-452b-af3c-aeb80f7b2093.png?v=1769635958"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/collections\/Screen_Shot_2021-02-22_at_12.47.08_PM_ee2e20d1-15e1-4e3d-8739-89a9ca174578.png?v=1614019759","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/collections\/us-coins-bmc.oembed","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}