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Lot 366

Capitol Holders for US Gold Type Set and US Eagle

Sold December 12, 2025

Price realized
$10
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Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $25-125

Grade/Condition: Holders are not assembled, and they have some light scratches

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 6x2in

Additional Description: Two, Capitol Holder, used for a United States Gold Type Set, transforms a series of coins into a cohesive historical tableau. Its clear acrylic construction offers both protection and clarity, allowing each denomination, from the modest Quarter Eagle to the grand Double Eagle to be studied without intrusion. Within this transparent frame, the evolution of American gold coinage unfolds: Liberty’s likeness shifts with the nation’s ideals, artistry advances alongside technology, and each design reflects its own era’s temperament. The US Eagle Holder serves as both a protective frame and a refined display for a complete set of American gold Eagles. It’s clear acrylic construction allows each coin to be seen in full detail, from the smaller denominations to the imposing Double Eagle, without the need for direct handling. Precision machining ensures a secure fit for every coin, while the holder’s polished screws and enduring materials recall the craftsmanship of Capitol Plastics’ mid-century origins. To see a full Gold Type Set and US Eagle holder arranged within one is to witness American history rendered in miniature, where beauty, order, and permanence quietly coexist.

Lot details

Lot
366
Closed
December 12, 2025
Sold $10
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