1801 $10 Gold. PCGS AU58.

This is exactly the "look" of an early gold coin that one would want. Just a hair's breadth from full mint state, nice luster and - mostimportant of all - with original green & gold toning that is absent from nearly all early gold remaining on planet earth. This issue was to bethe highlight of the collector's set, so he wanted it to be a stunner. I believe he has succeeded.

1831 Bust Quarter. PCGS graded MS64. Ex Eliasberg. $27,000.

B-1, considered to be rarity-3. A flashy coin with booming luster, and out of perhaps the most famous US coin collection of all time. $8500.

1899 German Dog Medal. Proof

This medal - which at 40mm is nearly the size of a silver dollar but thinner - was so cool that I had to buy it. The design is terrific, thecondition is excellent, the toning is pretty. It refers to the May 5-8,1899 Bochum International Fair. A great item for collectors of medals from theBochum International Fair. I guess it might appeal to dog lovers as well. $195.

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Making the Grade Number 13 1/3: The Mid-NovemberUpdate (www.davewcoins.com/newsletter/making-the-grade-number-13-13-the-mid-november-update)