Gold, Silver & History: Five Standout Lots from Mebane’s U.S. Numismatic Auction

Collectors know that coins and currency are more than metal and paper, they are miniature works of art, economic artifacts, and tangible pieces of American history. On February 28, 2026, Mebane Antique Auction Gallery presents the U.S. Numismatic Gold Silver Coin Currency Bullion Auction on Bidsquare, featuring key-date rarities, pristine modern issues, Southern mint gold, and historic Federal Reserve notes.
Whether you collect for investment, history, or the thrill of the hunt, these five lots represent a compelling cross-section of the sale.

Featured Auction Estimates: 

1895-O Barber Dime PCGS Key Date Coin
The 1895-O is widely regarded as a better date within the Barber Dime series, particularly challenging in stronger grades. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, examples with solid detail and original surfaces continue to see steady demand from collectors building full date-and-mintmark sets.
This example is PCGS certified, a key factor for today’s buyers who value authentication, standardized grading, and resale confidence. For bidders focused on completing a Barber set or strengthening the New Orleans portion of a U.S. type collection, this lot sits in the sweet spot between historical scarcity and collector liquidity.

-1895-O Barber Dime PCGS Key Date Coin
-Mebane Antique Auction Gallery
-U.S. Numismatic Gold Silver Coin Currency Bullion Auction
-Feburary 28, 2026
-Lot 1
-Estimate: $100 - $10,000

2015 American Silver Eagle Dollar NGC MS70
For modern bullion collectors, the American Silver Eagle remains one of the most recognized and widely traded silver coins in the world. The 2015 issue offered here is graded MS70 by NGC, a designation indicating a perfect coin with no post-production imperfections visible under magnification.
The obverse showcases Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty design, originally created for the half dollar in 1916, while the reverse features the heraldic eagle motif used on Silver Eagles until 2021.
High-grade modern bullion coins appeal to collectors who appreciate both precious metal content and flawless preservation. An MS70 example represents the pinnacle of condition, combining intrinsic silver value with numismatic prestige.

-2015 American Silver Eagle Dollar NGC MS70
-Mebane Antique Auction Gallery
-U.S. Numismatic Gold Silver Coin Currency Bullion Auction
-Feburary 28, 2026
-Lot 8
-Estimate: $100 - $10,000

1855-C $5.00 Gold Liberty Head PCGS AU
Branch mint gold always commands attention, and Charlotte issues are among the most sought after. This 1855-C $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle, graded AU by PCGS, represents Southern gold production just years before the Civil War.
The “C” mintmark connects directly to the historic Charlotte Mint, and examples certified in About Uncirculated condition often strike the balance collectors look for: strong remaining detail without the pricing jump into full Mint State.

-1855-C $5.00 Gold Liberty Head PCGS AU
-Mebane Antique Auction Gallery
-U.S. Numismatic Gold Silver Coin Currency Bullion Auction
-Feburary 28, 2026
-Lot 90
-Estimate: $100 - $10,000

2010 $5.00 American Gold Eagle Coin PCGS MS70
Fractional gold continues to draw active bidding, particularly in certified top grades. This 2010 American Gold Eagle is graded MS70 by PCGS, the highest possible designation.
The $5 denomination offers accessibility while maintaining the prestige of Saint-Gaudens, inspired design and U.S. Mint bullion credibility. For investors diversifying into physical gold or collectors assembling certified denomination sets, MS70 Gold Eagles remain a high-confidence acquisition category.

-2010 $5.00 American Gold Eagle Coin PCGS MS70
-U.S. Numismatic Gold Silver Coin Currency Bullion Auction
-Feburary 28, 2026
-Lot 3
-Estimate: $100 - $10,000

1928 $500.00 Dallas Federal Reserve Bank Currency Note PMG
Large-denomination currency notes are among the most dramatic pieces in American numismatics. This 1928 $500 Federal Reserve Note from the Dallas district features a portrait of President William McKinley and represents an era when high-value notes circulated more freely between banks and institutions.
Graded by PMG, the note offers certified condition and authenticity. Large-denomination bills were discontinued in 1969, adding to their mystique and scarcity in today’s market.
For collectors of historic currency, few pieces command attention like a $500 Federal Reserve Note, both for its bold design and its symbolic reminder of America’s financial past.

-1928 $500.00 Dallas Federal Reserve Bank Currency Note PMG
-U.S. Numismatic Gold Silver Coin Currency Bullion Auction
-Feburary 28, 2026
-Lot 5
-Estimate: $100 - $10,000

From certified key and better-date coinage to flawless bullion and investment-grade currency, Mebane’s February 28 auction presents opportunities across every level of U.S. numismatics. 

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