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We're pleased to present our July 2026 Coin Showcase, a monthly feature highlighting coins that represent both numismatic excellence and exceptional value.
This month's selection brings together eight remarkable coins spanning nearly 2,000 years of coinage from around the world, from ancient Roman gold and silver to Mexican colonial and Republican issues, celebrated American shipwreck treasures, and classic pre-1933 gold. Each was hand-picked by our specialists for rarity, condition, and overall eye appeal. From a gold solidus of Honorius minted as the Western Empire faced its final decades, to a gem 1857-S Double Eagle recovered from the fabled SS Central America, every piece represents an important chapter in numismatic history. We feel each of these is an incredible value in today's rare coin market, and each is available now for a limited time.
If you see something that catches your eye, we invite you to contact us directly at (800) 928-6468 or sales@austincoins.com to discuss availability and recommendations. In addition to these rarities, we also offer a full range of precious metals bullion products for investors seeking security and long-term diversification.
Below, you'll find this month's featured selections, each one a standout, chosen for its quality, eye appeal, and collector desirability.
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1851 Seated Liberty Dime SS Central America PCGS AU-53
Recovered from the legendary wreck of the SS Central America, this 1851 Seated Liberty Dime carries over a century of ocean history. The obverse bears Gobrecht's classic Seated Liberty design, PCGS-certified AU-53 with original luster and the distinctive patina no mint-state coin can replicate. The Ship of Gold holder includes authentic California gold dust and a signed certification from recovery scientist Bob Evans, a treasure impossible to replicate. Available for $960.
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1811 Mexico 8 Reale PCGS MS-61
One of the great colonial silver coins of the Americas, this 1811 Armored Bust 8 Reale was minted at Mexico City under Ferdinand VII, amid Napoleon's invasion of Spain and the dawn of Mexican independence. The obverse bears a boldly detailed armored bust, PCGS-certified MS-61 with original luster. With only 145 examples ever certified in all grades, this mint-state survivor is genuinely rare. Available for $1,128.
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393-423 AD Western Roman Empire Honorius Gold Solidus NGC Choice Extremely Fine 5x4
The gold solidus of Honorius stands among the most historically resonant coins of the late Roman world, minted at Ravenna as the Western Empire crumbled and Alaric sacked Rome in 410 AD. The obverse presents a bold military bust, NGC-certified Choice Extremely Fine with exceptional strike sharpness and original luster. With only 690 certified in all grades and many impaired, this brilliant, well-centered example is rarer than the price implies. Available for $2,393.
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27 BC-AD 14 Roman Empire Augustus Silver Denarius NGC Choice About Uncirculated 5x3
Rome's first emperor left his mark on every corner of the ancient world, and this Spanish-mint denarius from around 19-18 BC captures that legacy in silver. The obverse bears a confident bare-head portrait of Augustus, while the reverse displays the clypeus virtutis shield inscribed SPQR / CL V, honoring the Senate's formal recognition of his virtues. NGC certified Choice About Uncirculated, a prize few collectors ever secure. Available for $4,032.
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1914 $2.50 Indian Head Gold PCGS MS-64
Introduced in 1908, Bela Lyon Pratt's $2.50 Indian Head broke new ground with its striking incuse relief, a design unlike anything in American coinage. This 1914 Philadelphia issue, PCGS-certified MS-64, glows with rich orange-gold luster and sharp detail across the headdress and eagle. Second only to the 1911 Denver in difficulty, with prices nearly quadrupling one grade higher, the value here is exceptional. Available for $5,185.
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1862-GO Mexico 8 Escudo NGC MS-61
Minted amid Mexico's civil war and the eve of French intervention, this 1862 Guanajuato 8 Escudo is a rare survivor from a turbulent chapter of history. The obverse bears the iconic "Hand on Book" liberty design, symbolizing law and republican ideals, backed by nearly .76 ounces of gold. NGC-certified MS-61 and pedigreed to the world-renowned Peh Family collection, it stands among fewer than 100 survivors in all grades. Available for $7,990.
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1859-S $20 Liberty Gold PCGS XF-45 Brother Jonathan
Few pre-Civil War gold coins carry a provenance as compelling as a confirmed Brother Jonathan shipwreck survivor. This 1859-S Twenty Dollar Liberty was recovered from the SS Brother Jonathan, lost off California in 1865, and is PCGS-certified XF-45 with warm golden patina and bold definition. As one of the very few pre-1860 coins recovered from the wreck, it offers rare history at a special price. Available for $10,065.
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1857-S $20 Liberty Gold PCGS MS-65 SS Central America
One of the most celebrated shipwreck treasures in American numismatic history, this 1857-S $20 Liberty Gold was recovered from the SS Central America, lost off the Carolina coast in a hurricane that same year. PCGS-certified MS-65 with rich apricot-gold tone and remarkable cartwheel luster, it carries the "20A Spiked Shield" die variety. A gem-graded Gold Rush treasure prized by advanced collectors. Available for $19,947.
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We hope this month's selections inspire your next addition. Whether you're drawn to the ancient majesty of Roman gold and silver, the storied romance of American shipwreck recoveries, the rich heritage of Mexican colonial and Republican coinage, or the timeless beauty of classic American gold, our team is here to help you find the right fit for your collection or portfolio.
To discuss any of these coins, confirm availability, or request personalized recommendations, call us directly at (800) 928-6468 or email us at sales@austincoins.com.
As always, we are grateful for your continued trust and look forward to serving you.
Warm regards,
The Austin Rare Coins & Bullion Team
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