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DALLAS, TEXAS: The Dominion and Wellington Collections of Canadian Coins, and the Halton Lake Collection of Canadian Currency will be offered by Heritage Auction Galleries in their September 2006 Long Beach Signature Auctions. Heritage is the Official Auctioneer of the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo. These Signature Auctions will be held September 14-15, while the Signature Auction of U.S. Coins will occur September 13-16 at the Long Beach Convention Center, 100 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802.

"When I catalogued the Belzberg Collection in late 2002," noted Warren Tucker, Heritage's World Coin Director, "I couldn't imagine that I would ever see another catalog of Canadian coinage that would approach its quality. Then three years later, I started to look through the wonderful coins of the Dominion Collection, and realized that another great collection had been formed. Then the Wellington Collection arrived in Dallas. With many of the rarities coming from the Norweb, Pittman, Mason, and Belzberg collections, that shouldn't be too surprising!"

"From the early issues of the Provinces," added Tucker, "through the great rarities of Confederation, these collections - plus additional coins from consignors who wished to be included - speak of the great numismatic tradition of our northern neighbor. Anyone who regrets not buying more treasures from these earlier events - or even many finer examples - now has a second chance to pursue the finest pedigreed Canadian coins in the marketplace! Our Long Beach Signature Auction is sure to be legendary among Canadian collectors for decades to come."

Highlights from the Dominion Collection, Signature Auction #419

1921 George V 5 Cents, KM22, MS64 PCGS
Often called the "Prince of Canadian coins"; almost the entire issue was melted in 1922.

1875H Victoria 10 Cents, Ex: Belzberg Collection, KM3, MS64 PCGS
A coin of legendary rarity and pedigree, tied with one other for finest known.

1884 Victoria 10 Cents, KM3, MS63 PCGS
The Belzberg coin was MS62 PCGS.

1936 George V 10 Cents with Dot, KM23a, Specimen 63 PCGS, Specimen 63 ICCS.
Both this and the Belzberg coin lack the protective lacquering seen on the Dot cents.
The discovery coin ex: mint employee and one of only three pieces in private hands.

1875H Victoria 25 Cents, KM5, MS62 PCGS
In our description of the Belzberg coin we stated, "Thus far, a Mint State example of this issue has not surfaced"; obviously no longer the case.

1889 Victoria 25 Cents, KM5, MS63 PCGS/ICCS
A classic rarity in the Victorian 25 Cent series, with the lowest mintage; none certified finer. The Belzberg example was an ICCS MS62.

1870 Victoria 50 Cents No LCW, KM6, MS60 PCGS
The Belzberg piece was a Specimen and the Mason Collection had an AU50 PCGS.

1871 Victoria 50 Cents, KM6, MS63 PCGS
Only three pieces have been certified finer by PCGS.

1872H Victoria 50 Cent A/V, KM6, MS62 PCGS
The extremely rare variety with the inverted A for V in VICTORIA. Both the Belzberg and Mason examples were XF40 PCGS; this is the single Mint State example.

1890H Victoria 50 Cents, KM6, AU55 PCGS
The Belzberg coin was also an AU55 PCGS, but it was not as nice as this piece.

1894 Victoria 50 Cents, KM6, MS63 PCGS
From the catalog images, this is most assuredly the Mason coin; only two pieces certified finer by PCGS.

1898 Victoria 50 Cents, KM6, MS64 PCGS
The Belzberg piece graded MS62 PCGS.

1899 Victoria 50 Cents, KM6, MS62 PCGS
One of only three pieces certified in Mint State by PCGS, all MS62.

1900 Victoria 50 Cents, Ex: Norweb Collection, KM6, MS64 PCGS, MS63 ICCS
The Belzberg coin was an MS63 PCGS.

1904 Edward VII 50 Cents, Ex: Belzberg Collection, KM12, MS64 PCGS
The three key issues of the Edward VII series are 1904, 1905, and 1909.

1908 Edward VII 50 Cents, KM12, MS67 PCGS
A truly amazing coin that outranks any other PCGS or ICCS certified coin by two grades.

1914 George V 50 Cents, Ex: Norweb/Mason Collections, KM25, MS66 PCGS
The single highest piece certified by PCGS, with none higher by ICCS.

1921 George V 50 Cents, Ex: John Jay Pittman Collection, KM25a, MS65 PCGS
The King of Canadian Coins, with the exceptional John Jay Pittman pedigree.

1916-C George V gold Sovereign, KM20, MS61 PCGS
Most of the mintage of 6,111 pieces was melted; approximately two dozen remain.

Selected Highlights from the Wellington Collection #9

1881H Victoria 50 Cents, Ex: Belzberg Collection, KM6, Specimen 65 PCGS
One of the true Canadian rarities; tied for the finest certified by PCGS.

1888 Victoria 50 Cents, Ex: Belzberg Collection, KM6, MS63 ICCS
Although not noted, matches the enlarged image in the Belzberg catalog.

1932 George V 50 Cents, Ex: Pittman, Belzberg, KM25a, Specimen 64 PCGS
PCGS has certified two other examples, both in Specimen 60

1934 George V 50 Cents, Ex: Norweb, Belzberg Collections, KM25a, MS67 PCGS
This piece is the single finest example certified by PCGS.

1944 George V 50 Cents, Ex: Pittman, Belzberg, KM36, Specimen 64 PCGS
A very rare Specimen issue with the finest of pedigrees.

1947 George VI Dollar, Maple Leaf, Ex: Belzberg Collection, KM37 MS67 PCGS
Struck and held by a former mint employee who understood preservation.

Significant coins from additional consignors:

1911-C George V gold Sovereign Specimen, KM20, Specimen 67 PCGS
None finer certified by PCGS.

1912 George V gold Specimen 5 Dollars, KM26, Specimen 66 NGC
The first we have been privileged to offer since our sale of the Belzberg Collection.

1912 George V gold Specimen 10 Dollars, KM27, Specimen 67 NGC
A newly discovered rare Specimen striking.

1865 Newfoundland Victoria gold 2 Dollars, KM5, MS65 NGC
One of the finest Newfoundland 2 Dollar pieces we have had the privilege of handling.

Highlights from the Halton Lake Collection

The Halton Lake Collection is the finest and most comprehensive offering of pre-1948 Canadian currency rarities, including proofs, to be offered in decades, many of which are unique, binique, or Finest Known examples. To the Halton Lake Collection have been added significant rarities from other collectors. Specialists in Canadian currency might need to wait many decades for the opportunity to add such rarities to their collections.

Winnipeg, Commercial Bank of Manitoba, $10-$10 May 1, 1885 Ch. 17-10-04P, Uncut Pair Face and Back Proofs, Choice Crisp Uncirculated
A rare uncut pair of separate face and back proofs in full color.

Uncut Commercial Bank of Windsor $20 Sheet, Choice About Uncirculated
A unique $20-$20-$20-$20 uncut Specimen sheet from 186_ Ch. 195-10-02S.

Montreal, Bank of Montreal Jan. 2, 1891 Ch. 505-40-02S Uncut Specimen Sheet, Choice Crisp Uncirculated
One of two known $5-$5-$5-$5 sheets for this Charlton number in private hands.

Toronto, Saint Francis Bank, $5-$5-$5-$10 Nov. 2, 1857 Unlisted Ch., Uncut Specimen Sheet, Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Unique in private hands; Charlton only lists notes from Stanstead for this bank that never opened for business.

Union Bank of Newfoundland May 1, 1882 $2 Sheet, St. Johns, Extremely Fine
One of three $2-$2-$2-$2 Ch. 750-16-02S uncut Specimen sheets in collector hands.

Union Bank of Newfoundland May 1, 1889 $5 Sheet, St. Johns, Gem Crisp Uncirculated
An uncut Specimen sheet of $5-$5-$5-$5 Ch. 750-16-04S with serial numbers 00000.

French Colonial 1735 Card Money, 24 Livres, About Uncirculated
With the King's blessing, a coin shortage in 1729 led to new card money.

Dominion of Canada series of 1870, DC-1c, Uncut sheet of ten 25 Cents, Extremely Fine
The Halton Lake Collection contains TWO of these extremely rare sheets (of three believed surviving)!

Partial Uncut Sheet of Three 1870 $1 Notes, DC-2a 1870 Payable at Montreal, Fine
This unique rarity is specially noted in the Charlton reference.

Complete 1935 English Specimen Note Set, Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Set includes BC-1S $1; BC-3S $2; BC-5S $5; BC-7S $10; BC-9S $20; BC-11S $25; BC-13S $50; BC-15S $100; BC-17S $500; and BC-19S $1000; each with all zeros serial number and "SPECIMEN."

Complete 1935 French Specimen Note Set, Choice Crisp Uncirculated
Set includes BC-2S $1; BC-4S $2; BC-6S $5; BC-8S $10; BC-10S $20; BC-12S $25; BC-14S $50; BC-16S $100; BC-18S $500; and BC-20S $1000; each with all zeros serial number and "SPECIMEN."

Complete 1937 Specimen Note Denomination Set, Gem Crisp Uncirculated
Set includes: BC-21S-1 $1; BC-22S $2; BC-23S $5; BC-24S $10; BC-25S $20; BC-26S $50; BC-27S $100; BC-28S $1000; each with all zeros serial number and "SPECIMEN."

DC-11-i $2 1887 Series A, About Uncirculated
Perhaps the finest known DC-11-i $2 1887 Series A, issued for only one year before being discontinued in 1897.

Queen Mary 1924 $5, DC-27 1924, Extremely Fine+
Plates for his issue, featuring a formal portrait of Queen Mary wearing a tiara, were prepared in 1924, but printing did not commence until 1931.

DC-2-a-ii $1 1870 $1 "Manitoba" Overprint, Very Good
A classic Canadian rarity, found invariably in very low grades.

PC-4a Province of Canada $5 1866, Montreal issue, Very Fine
Perhaps the finest known example of this very elusive Province of Canada issue 1866.

Images, descriptions, and prices realized from all of Heritage's previous auctions are available in the Permanent Auction Archives at the Heritage website, www.HA.com.

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