APRC specializes in Choice and Gem Quality U. S., World and Ancient coins for collectors and investors. We travel to every major coin show from coast to coast buying the most beautiful, eye-appealing NGC and PCGS coins for our inventory and customer want lists. In addition, we are continually buying back great coins sold into collections 15-20 years ago.

When you deal with APRC, you deal directly with Evan Gale, sole owner and a professional numismatist for more than 30 years. APRC sets itself apart from virtually every other dealer by offering only the most high-end, eye-appealing coins for the grade. In addition, we select coins which we believe have great value in relation to the rest of the market and have the best potential to increase in value.

I DO NOT send coins to CAC and DO NOT designate CAC in my listings. Many of the coins in my inventory were purchased with CAC stickers. Please call or email about a specific coin or full list of CAC coins

New Purchases from the PCGS Invitational and FUN:

1723 “Dei Gratia” Hibernia ¼ Penny MS64 NGC Just reholdered at Fun, this exceptional Hibernia deserves a second look. Needle sharp strike on glossy, prooflike surfaces. As nice as I have seen for this elusive issue…$1650

*SOLD* 1850 Braided Hair Lg. Cent MS67BN NGC Mind blowing quality. Simply the finest Lg. Cent I have ever seen. Needle sharp strike and perfect surfaces with perfectly even chocolate brown patina and glowing blue iridescence overall. I have bought and sold several NGC graded MS67BN Large Cents in the $3500-$6000 range and this coin blows them all away. Undergraded by a full point IMO. Unimproveable…$10,000

1868 Indian Cent MS65BN NGC Superb in every way, this early Indian shows a full, sharp strike, impeccable surfaces and strong, glowing luster. Considerable original red in and around the legends and lettering on both sides. Easily in the top 5% of the grade…$885

*ON HOLD* 1899 Indian Cent MS67RB NGC Gorgeous fiery rose-violet patina on immaculate surfaces. Well struck front and back and the first RB of the date graded 67, with none higher. Not yet listed on the NGC pop report. Amazing, stunning, Ultra GEM. More beautiful than any MS67 RED I have encountered…$2650

*SOLD* 1901 Indian Cent Double Struck, 2nd Strike 15% Off Center AU53BN NGC An extraordinary error that is both an off center strike and a double strike so you can clearly see a doubling of “OF AMERICA” at the right. I can’t recall seeing any other error like this one…$1850

1904 Indian Cent MS66RD PCGS I look at every high grade Indian Cent at a show and I can tell you that at least 90% of the MS66RD PCGS coins have significant spotting. This coin is a wonderful exception. Well struck overall with superb, super clean surfaces and full, glowing luster with lovely even orange-rose patina. Top of the grade, superb eye-appeal and spot free…$2350

1864 Two Cent (Small Motto) MS64BN PCGS Super nice coin for the grade. Sharply struck with glowing chocolate brown surfaces, showing considerable original Red highlights. Strong luster and top end eye-appeal…$2850

1862/1 Three Cent Silver MS64 PCGS About 50-60% of this type exhibit weakly struck lines inside the shield in the obverse Star. I avoid these coins and always look for full strikes. This example has another bonus – gorgeous, bright, deep blue and rose toning on both sides, finished with full, strong luster. Exceptional coin for any grade, especially the affordable MS64…$875

1887/6 Three Cent Nickel (Strong Overdate) PR66+ CAMEO PCGS An exquisite little jewel with a strong Cameo devices contrasting deeply mirrored fields. Pop: 1 with only four Cameo's graded PR67. There are no Deep Cameo's of this date graded at PCGS. Condition census...$3350

1888 Liberty Nickel PF65 NGC Purchased from a dealer who tried this coin twice for a PF66 grade before giving up and selling it to me. Just the lightest hint of even golden patina on lightly cameoed devices and shimmering, mark-free fields. Top of the grade and very appealing…$835

1909 Liberty Nickel PF67+ CAMEO NGC Monster Type at a reasonable price. Very thick, frosty white CAMEO portrait contrasts very deeply mirrored fields on the obverse. Reverse shows a nice CAMEO and strong contrast with just a small area of very light golden patina. Awarded the “Plus” designation by NGC and full deserving. Basically brilliant overall and Eye-Popping in appearance…$2650

1913 T-1 Buffalo Nickel MS66 NGC Sharply struck, impeccable surfaces and glowing luster highlighted with light rose patina…$365

1913 T-1 Buffalo Nickel MS66 NGC A well struck Gem showing light rose and blue green patina with shimmering luster. Great looking type…$365

*SOLD* 1837 No Stars Seated Half Dime (Lg. Date) MS63* NGC A little beauty showing a full strike, very clean surfaces and beautiful arcs of rose and deep blue-green toning on both sides. Strong luster finishes this wonderfully affordable one year type coin. Awarded the “Star” designation by NGC for top end Eye-appeal…$1250

1837 No Stars Seated Half Dime (Sm. Date) MS64 NGC Well struck on both sides with pretty rose patina overall. Obverse shows deep blue toning in and around the lettering and devices, giving this coin a wonderful look. Reverse is mostly brilliant with lovely rose and blue peripheral toning. Stong luster finishes this lovely little one year type…$1500

*SOLD* 1837 No Stars Seated Half Dime (Lg. Date) MS65 NGC (Early NGC Holder) An exquisite original GEM. Needle sharp strike, superb, mark free surfaces and full, glowing luster over a deep, bright blend of rose and blue patina. Very conservatively graded, this coin will probably be snapped up by a “Crack out” dealer if it makes it to the next show. Absolute TOP of the grade…$3650

1893 Barber Dime PF67 NGC A gorgeous, sparkling Superb Gem. Strong obverse CAMEO shows light rose in the centers, going outward to lovely bright blue fields and finished with deep rose at the peripheries and rim. Reverse is brilliant in the center and finished with rose and blue peripheral toning framing the coin. Beautifully toned and fully deserving of a “Star” designation IMO…$4500

1898 Barber Dime PR63 CAMEO PCGS Very flashy CAMEO proof for the grade, mostly brilliant with deep golden peripheral and rim toning…$825

1892 Barber Quarter MS64 PCGS Fully struck and mark free, with the appearance of a GEM, this brilliant type has a few microscopic hairlines that you will NOT see, making it affordable and a great choice for type. Fully lustrous…$725

1892 Barber Quarter MS64 PCGS Wonderfully toned original near Gem. Full strike and clean surfaces with medium to deep blend of gold and blue green over both sides. Awesome luster eminates from beneath of the antique patina. Very cool type coin…$865

1916-D Barber Quarter MS65 PCGS A brilliant white Gem with a full strike and blasting luster…$1375

1919 Standing Quarter MS65 PCGS Very sharply struck and showing a 90% full head at Non full head money. Basically brilliant with a hint of light golden patina overall and full, glowing luster. A beautiful coin at a great price…$750

1806 Draped Bust Half (Pt. 6, No Stem) AU50 PCGS I almost never buy this grade in Draped Bust halves, because so few certified coins are worth the price. Most are weakly struck or scrubbed or just plain unattractive. Here is an exception. From a dealer’s personal collection, this coin shows a well impressed strike for the issue, with strong hair detail, fully delineated drapery and complete detailing on the reverse. Absolutely lovely medium gray antique patina with areas of lightness and glowing luster in and around the lettering and devices, giving this piece a wonderful look and warm glow. Strictly original with Superb Eye-appeal…$4950

*ON HOLD* 1809 Cap Bust Half XF45 PCGS Very pleasing original showing a solid strike on the obverse and strong strike on the reverse. Wonderful two toned antique gray patina showing considerable original luster in and around the stars and reverse lettering and finished with deeper blue-gray peripheral toning on both sides A super early Bust Half…$850

*SOLD* 1827 Cap Bust Half (Sq. Base 2) AU55 PCGS Wonderful stone original with very attractive silvery rose patina overall and lovely blue highlighting the peripheries of both sides. Nicely struck overall with strong glowing luster…$715

*SOLD* 1828 Cap Bust Half (Sq. Base 2, Sm. 8, Lg. Let.) AU50 PCGS Sister to the above coin and from the same collection. Similar virgin original patina with lovely deep blue in the right fields and around the peripheries on both sides. Strong strike and considerable luster…$600

*SOLD* 1832 Cap Bust Half (Sm. Letters) MS62 PCGS This MS62 blows away most MS63’s and is nicer in appearance than most MS64’s. Fully struck with a rounded cheek, strong hair detail, full drapery and clasp and very sharp Eagle’s feathers and full shield lines and motto. Light even silvery rose patina and sparking luster. Great type coin for the price…$1675

1859 Pattern Half (J-240 Bronzed) Very appealing Liberty with laurel wreath design on this exquisite Gem Bronzed Pattern. Sharply struck with wonderful even chocolate brown color and fresh matte-proof surfaces. A great looking coin…$4350

1885 Seated Liberty Half PR62 PCGS A very attractive proof for the grade. From a private collection. Light silvery rose overall going to deeper patina into the field and finished with deep blue peripheral toning. Reverse is bright rose going out to deep, bright blue with fully refleltive, not dull, fields…$1185

*ON HOLD* 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar (B-5, 3 Leaf) VF35 PCGS Very attractive original and very sharply struck, particularly for the B-5, which tended to have a fairly high relief portrait that was subject to wear. This piece is strongly struck on both sides and shows deep original antique two-tone patina, giving it a very appealing look. Free of marks and distractions and no adjustment marks. A superior Flowing hair in every respect…$9500

1798 Draped Bust / Lg. Eagle Dollar (B-31, BB-115) XF40 PCGS Very pleasing original with light to medium two-tone gray patina. Super clean surfaces, distraction free and no adjustment marks. Nicely struck with good hair detail and full Eagle feathers and shield. Slight weakness in the stars and clouds at the right of the reverse, as is common to this variety. In his standard reference, "Silver Dollars of the United States', David Bowers states, "1798 BB-115 is know to the extent of about 175-300 coins, and is one of the more elusive issues of te year"...$5650

1799 Draped Bust Dollar AU50 NGC An exceptionally nice, totally original, conservatively graded Early Dollar. Wonderful even two-tone antique gray patina. Well struck on both sides with just a bit of wear and fully lustrous. Reverse is AU55 or better and exhibits some wonderful rose and blue highlights on the gray patina. Completely mark free and distraction free. No adjustment marks. Perfect for type...$8750

*SOLD* 1869 Seated Liberty Dollar AU50 PCGS An attractive, originally toned Seated Dollar. Complete and full strike overall with medium gray toning, deeper in and around the design elements, giving it a particularly attractive look...$1650

*SOLD* 1876-S Trade Dollar MS64 NGC Very sharply struck overall, with complete head detail, as is often lacking in this type. Light silvery rose patina front and back with full luster. Very pleasing for type...$3250

1882-CC Morgan Dollar MS66+ PCGS Fully struck, brilliant snowy white and glowing luster. Super clean and fully deserving of the "Plus" designation. PCGS Price Guide shows this date in MS67 at $9000. This just miss Superb Gem...$1950

1911 $5 Indian Gold MS63 PCGS Well struck with super pleasing, mark free surfaces and good luster. About as good as they get for the grade...$2375

1915 $5 Indian Gold MS64+ PCGS A stunning type coin with beautiful golden-rose iridecent patina on glowing, fully struck and fully lustrous surfaces. Awarded a "Plus" designation by PCGS and full deserving of that designation. So many are not. A tiny fraction of a point better and this coin would run around $15,000. Yours for...$5350

1910-D $10 Indian Gold MS64 NGC A couple light, virtually invisible wispy hairlines, but mark free. Fully struck and lustrous. Want a $10 Indian that looks like a full blown GEM for about 1/3 the price, here it is...$3050

1911-D $20 St. Gaudens MS66+ NGC Absolutely SUPERB quality. I had to pry this one from the owner's hands, as they thought it should have graded MS67. I can't disagree...I have seen much lessor coins in MS67 holders. Fully struck with virtually perfect surfaces and full luster. Just a hint of rose patina finishes this GEM. Price guides show this date in MS67 at $50,000. This coin is real value at $6850

Early Commemoratives:

Albany MS66+ PCGS Super pleasing GEM showing a full strike and lovely light silvery violet patina, finished with burnt orange rim toning and glowing luster...$1175

1937-S Boone MS64 PCGS Not sure why this Boone is graded MS64. Looks like MS65 or better and is fully prooflike. Brilliant white and flashy...$375

*SOLD* Iowa MS67 PCGS (OGH) A pretty blend of light silvery rose, blue and golden on both sides of this lustrous Superb Gem. There are lots of Iowa's in MS67 holders. Almost all are boring coins. This is a lovely exception...$685

Lexington MS65+ PCGS On occasion, Lexingtons can be found with bright, glowing, almost prooflike fields. This is one of the them. Fully struck, brilliant and appears to glow from within...$890

Maryland MS65 PCGS A very pretty original showing a very clean portrait and enhanced by light blend of golden, rose and burnt rose red at the peripheries. Unusually nice Maryland...$435

Missouri MS64 NGC Well struck with a clean cheek and very flashy, lustrous fields. Bright and brilliant with light orange and violet peripheral toning framing the obverse. Just a hint of toning on the rims on the reverse. Exceptionally nice Missouri for the grade...$1475

Missouri 2x4 MS64 PCGS Very similar to the above coin. Clean and flashy with strong luster. No toning...$1600

1926-S Oregon "Guttag Family" Pedigree MS67 PCGS Very pretty light blend of golden, blue, green and burnt orange, mostly outward of the centers which are mostly brilliant, toned light silvery rose...$2650

1937-D Oregon MS65 PCGS Brilliant white. Well struck and fully lustrous...$350

1937-D Oregon MS67 NGC Most would describe this coin as brilliant white, but it actually shows just a hint of silvery blue and rose patina on impeccable surfaces and glowing luster...$675

1938-D Oregon MS67 NGC Brilliant white with flawless surfaces on a solid strike. Nice, satiny lustrous surfaces, as this issue naturally exists. Very low mintage of only 6005 pieces make this coin a sleeper rarity...$750

1936-S Texas MS66 NGC Well struck, brilliant white with thick, blazing luster...$475

Vancouver MS65 PCGS A great Vancouver for the grade, brilliant with intense blazing luster and finished with violet peripheral patina framing both sides...$1185

Wisconsin MS67 PCGS (OGH) A true superb Gem with just a hint of even silvery rose patina on the obverse and light violet blue evenly covering the reverse. Full strike and blazing luster...$885

1926 Sesqui $2.5 Gold MS64 PCGS I got first shot on a small hoard of just graded Sesqui's and cherry-picked the best coin. I always look at these and almost never buy them because of too many contact marks. This MS64 is the cleanest I have seen in years and shows wonderful deep golden color under full luster. It is comparable to many graded a point higher...$1500

World Coins:

527-565 AD Byzantine Gold Solidus. Justinian I. NGC Uncirculated. Very choice uncirculated specimen. Solid, even strike on both sides with prooflike fields...$1375

*SOLD* 1561 Germany Taler (Mans.-Eigent.-Hinterfort) Dav-9535 XF45 NGC A wonderful early German Taler featuring an armored Knight on armored horseback galloping right. This seldom encountered Taler features a solid, even strike and lovely original patina...$875

1653 HPK Germany Taler (Mans.-Eigent.-Hinterfort) Dav-7019 XF45 NGC From the same collection as the above Taler and with a similar look. Similar motif with armored Knight on armored horse galloping left. Wonderful original patina with blue and rose highlights. A solid strike and a particularly large Taler...$1075

1864 Germany-Hamburg Gold Ducat "Millennia Collection" Pedigree MS65PL NGC From the famous Millennia Collection and one of the finest of its type, this stunning gold Ducat exhibits and needle sharp strike with strong cameo devices contrasting deeply mirrored fields. An outstanding example...$3850

1707 Great Britain Queen Anne Shilling (Cheshire Collection Pedigree) MS64 NGC Very strong strike front and back for this issue with medium silvery blue antique patina. Fairly scarce in this lofty condition...$1475

1911 Great Britain George V Half Sovereign PR65 CAMEO PCGS Brilliant, haze free specimen showing frosty CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored fields. A very attractive and flashy Proof...$1650

1387-1487 Hungary Gold Gulden / Sigismund MS63 NGC Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund of Luxemburg, King of Hungary, with orb and sceptor. Reverse arms with lions. Choice, lustrous uncirculated specimen...$2650

Perfect First Spouse $10 Offered:

2008 W Louisa Adams $10 Gold PF70 Ultra Cameo NGC Just aquired in a trade...$950

New Purchases from the Houston Money Show:

1804 Half Cent (Pl. 4, No Stems) MS63BN PCGS Very attractive deep chocolate brown overall with deep original RED around the obverse portrait and infused throughout the reverse. Strong, even strike overall and no distractions whatsoever. A great early copper...$3775

1847 Hawaii Cent MS64BN PCGS A fresh Hawaii Cent with wonderful even chocolate brown patina highlighted with original red around the lettering on the obverse and in and around all devices on the reverse. A cherry copper...$3500

1851 Braided Hair Lg. Cent (N-2) MS66BN NGC Full sharp strike front and back with lovely even chocolate brown color enhanced by lovely iridescent blue patina over both sides. Full, glowing, lustrous surfaces. A beauty...$1650

1855 Braided Hair Lg. Cent MS65RB NGC A great looking original with deep even brown and fiery Red burning through. Housed in a very early NGC case, before the hologram was placed on the case...$1250

1906 Indian Cent MS65RD NGC (Old NGC Holder) Medium reddish blue centers going to red-violet on this exceptionally attractive Indian. Reverse is a blend of reddish violet with light blue highlights. Well struck with full luster. Spot free...$600

1864 Two Cent MS64RB NGC An exceptional coin for the grade. Could just as easily been graded MS65RB. Fully struck with a pleasant blend of Red and Brown on lustrous surfaces...$435

1865 Two Cent MS66RB NGC Well struck with virtually flawless surfaces and a pretty blend of original Red and chocolate brown. Some light blue highlights finish the coin...$1650

1913 T-1 Buffalo Nickel MS66 NGC A well struck GEM with light golden rose patina on glowing, lustrous surfaces. Beautiful type...$350

*SOLD* 1797 Draped Bust / Small Eagle Half Dime (15 Stars) XF45 PCGS An exceptional example of this incredibly tough type. Most come with all sorts of problems, including weak and unveven strike, adjustment marks, old cleaning and tooling, etc. This piece is a wonderful exception which boasts a strong, even strike overall, pleasing, distraction free surfaces and completely original deep even antique gray patina. Superb specimen...$9850

*ON HOLD* 1860 Std. Lib. Half Dime PR67 PCGS Extraordinary, original Superb Gem showing a full strike, impeccable surfaces and glowing iridescent blue toning...$6350

*SOLD* 1805 Draped Bust Dime (4 Berries) MS63 PCGS Among the nicest of the type I have seen for the grade. Strong, even strike showing well defined hair and drapery details on the obverse. Strong feather and shield details on the reverse. Lettering is full and complete. No adjustment marks. Wonderful, clean surfaces with light original silvery rose and blue peripheral toning finished with strong luster overall. A great type coin...$13250

1890 Liberty Seated Dime PF67* CAMEO NGC A beautifully toned Superb Gem Cameo Proof. Very light rose overall with deep rose and bright blue peripheral toning. strong Cameo constrasts deeply mirrored fields. Bright and flashy with great color and eye-appeal...$3975

*SOLD* 1904 Barber Dime PF68* NGC An amazing Barber Dime, the most beautifully toned I have seen in my 31 year career. Pop: 2 at NGC with none graded higher or with Cameo. Only one at PCGS. Stunning bullseye toning going from light golden at the center to rings of rose, blue, violet and deep blue. Bright and flashy. Simply AMAZING...$14500

1915 Barber Dime MS65 NGC Very sharply struck on both sides with medium silvery-violet patina on the obverse, brilliant white reverse. Very clean surfaces, mark free and fully lustrous. Great coin for type or date set...$685

1877-S Liberty Seated Half MS63 PCGS Fully struck with light cameo devices contrasting semi-prooflike fields. Bright and brilliant with deep golden peripheral toning on the obverse. Mostly brilliant reverse with light golden patina in and around the lettering and devices. Bright and lustrous...$1175

*SOLD* 1926 Sesqui 50c MS64 PCGS Very fresh, bright and flashy with just a hint of golden rose patina, deeper at the peripheries. Very eye-appealing Sesqui and rare as such...$575


World Coins:

1790 W France 2L’or Gold (29 mm) MS64 NGC A gorgeous large 18th century gold piece showing a very strong strike for the issue, complete absence of adjustment marks, which are common to this issue and wonderful shimmering, semi-prooflike fields. I see lots of One L’ors, virtually never see this larger denomination, particularly in this lofty grade…$3750

Exceptional Ancient Coins are now Featured on this web site. Click on "World Coins".

For more than 25 years now I have spent time at virtually every national coin show pouring over ancient coins. I have always been fascinated by these relics of history and have purchased a few for my collection. Over the past few years, I noticed that NGC has graded newly found Ancient hoards, generally giving the coin a simple grade like Uncirculated or Choice Uncirculated. Within the past two years, NGC has developed its Ancient grading department into a full blown service, giving detailed information and more specific grading, including a five point system for both strike and surface quality. With the advent of NGC grading, I believe that the collector base for Ancients will grow at an unprecedented rate during the coming years, as more and more collectors become attracted to the series. I know I personally feel more comfortable buying ancients that have been screened and certified by the independent experts at NGC.

I attended the 2010 International show in Chicago for the first time, only to discover that the show was about 80% ancient coins. That event gave me three solid days to examine a vast array of ancients from dealers throughout the US and Europe. I purchased a few select pieces at that show and decided to begin aquiring the most appealing ancients for Aspen Park Inventory. As I delved deeper into inventories, I realized that choice, eye-appealing ancients with interesting designs, detailed strikes and exceptional surfaces are few and far between. I have aquired a few choice pieces over the past year, including several at this year's 2011 International show in Chicago and present them for the first time on my web site. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I have enjoyed selecting them.