|
|
ANA Anaheim World Coins
auction open for bidding |
|
The apex of our world coin auction season is the 2016 American Numismatic Association
Platinum Night auction, scheduled for August 11! While we are
always impressed by the quality of the coins entrusted to us in
these special events, we're particularly excited about our 2016
edition: historical importance, rarity, quality and diversity are
amply displayed with every item. And while it is difficult to
select highlights from a field of gems, we want to point out just a
few of our favorites.
What better place to start than the very origins of human coinage?
The Ancients offering of 120+ lots boasts two of the first gold
coin types ever struck, the legendary "lion and bull" gold staters
of King Croesus of Lydia (561-546 BC), including an extremely
rare "prototype" issue. The unmatched beauty of Greek coinage
is exemplified by a spectacular silver
decadrachm of Syracuse signed by the Master Engraver Euainetos,
a lovely archaic incuse-relief
stater of Caulonia, an important silver decadrachm of
Alexander the Great, and a bold gold stater of
Ptolemy I of Egypt. Of special note is an amazing run of Judean
silver covering all five years of the First Jewish War (AD 66-70),
including two rare Year 4 shekels, and the famous Shoshana specimen Year
5 shekel found at Masada. The "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire
is personified by an incredible run of gold aurei from Hadrian (AD
117-138) to Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), the last represented by
a rare Dynastic aureus of
Caracalla and Geta. The Late Roman and Byzantine Eras offer
rare and outstanding gold pieces of Constantius I, Maximinus II,
Licinius II, Justinian II and Theodora.
The "modern" world comprises more than 400 outstanding coins
spanning 70 nations, with British coinage holding a pride of place.
Among offerings from the Scepter'd Isle, we note a spectacular
1553 ship ryal of
Mary, one of fewer than 10 in private hands. Graded PCGS AU55,
our royal ryal is blessed by a robust, well-centered and detailed
strike as well as a 116-year pedigree back to a 1900 Sotheby's
sale. From Great Britain's Glorious Revolution of William & Mary,
we offer the finest certified
(PCGS MS63) 5 guineas from 1692. With an Elephant & Castle
privy mark denoting gold from Africa, its mystique is undeniable.
Finally, we are proud to present the famous 1933
George V penny, one of just seven known. This is likely
Britain's most recognizable rare coin, as scores of children during
the 1940s-60s spent countless hours searching their pocket change
in hopes of finding an example.
One of the highlights from the impressive Bern Collection is a
remarkable Swiss
20-franc pattern from 1897. This singular "Vreneli" type
closely resembles normal circulating 20 francs, except for a
prominent extra forelock of on Helvetia's portrait, a strand deemed
"frivolous" by a Bern magistrate and removed before business
strikes commenced. From the early New World comes a 1733 Mo-MF 8 reales
from Mexico, one of the most coveted Pillar types; our
specimen, graded MS63 Prooflike by NGC, is certainly the finest
known and will astound all Pillar fans. Prussia provides a titanic
Teutonic rarity in the form of a 1753 2 Friedrichs
d'or. Graded MS63 by PCGS, it is one of only two known
specimens, the only other being a well-worn example in the Berlin
Museum. India offers a pristine 1879 proof 10 rupees
with an unheard-of PR68  Ultra
Cameo grade from NGC.
Our "regular" offering is complemented this year by two special
holdings of Russian and European rarities: The Richard Woit
Collection and the Commander Collection. The Woit Collection
comprises a significant run of Russian coinage, with numerous
finest-graded examples of important types, including both a 1762 5
and 10 roubles of Peter II. While we offer only a small "taste" of
delights from the Commander Collection (stay tuned for future
landmark items!), these include the finest certified 1910 "Bare Head" 100
perpera from Montenegro, graded PR63+ Ultra Cameo!
Three individual collections are so important as to merit their own
catalogs. The Cape Coral Collection
of Multiple Talers has been meticulously curated for
excellence; the dedication of the collector and the accomplishment
of this assemblage effortlessly counterbalance what would in most
cases seem a rather modest offering of 85 lots. We have found the
quality of each individual piece to be outstanding, a great many of
which are easily amongst the finest known of their respective
types. Part one of the
Redwood Collection of Swiss Coinage is just a fraction of the
collection's whole, contains a sampling of highlights that span the
over 500 years of Swiss numismatic history, featuring offerings
literally from A to Z (Aargau through Zurich), and through the
Confederation. Our latest selection from the incomparable
cabinet of Isaac Rudman features the Philip V series of pillar
coins from the Rudman collection: it is in fact complete, an
unprecedented and remarkable feat in itself. Moreover, due to the
incredibly high quality of the pieces offered herein, this group is
indisputably the most important of its kind ever offered for public
consideration, unlikely to ever be approached let alone
repeated.
This auction is open for bidding now at www.HA.com/coins!
Back to Top
|
|
Seldom Seen Selections:
The single finest 1918/7-S quarter ever offered at auction |
|
No issue in the entire Standing Liberty quarter series is as much
of a rarity in high grade as the 1918/7-S. The overdate was not
discovered until nearly two decades after its creation, by which
time collectors' best chance of finding an example was to pluck a
worn piece from circulation. Bank rolls and other accumulations of
Mint State 1918-S quarters yielded extremely limited results when
searched for the overdate. By the late 1940s, the 1918/7-S was an
established series key. The 1948 Guide Book listed the overdate at
$150.00 in Uncirculated condition -- significantly higher than the
other series key, the 1916, which was listed at only $90 in the
same condition. Today, the overdate remains the rarer and more
valuable coin, particularly in Mint State.
The 1918/7-S also rivals the 1916 as the most poorly struck issue
in the series. This issue is almost always seen with heavy clash
marks in the recesses of Liberty's gown and evidence of die lapping
in the fields. The shield is never seen sharp, and Full Head detail
is present on only a fraction of the already scant Mint State
population. When it comes to the 1918/7-S, it is challenging enough
just to find a sharp date and well-struck eagle. And this without
consideration of condition. A moderately well-struck coin in a
middle or upper Mint State grade is an incredible rarity.
A number of resubmissions are likely reflected in the certified
population figures for this issue, although the general clustering
of Mint State coins in the MS62 to MS64 grade range is accurate.
Gem or finer coins are extremely rare, and none this well preserved
are in Full Head. The finest non-Full Head coin at PCGS is a single
MS66, followed by three MS65s. At NGC, there are four MS65s, an
MS66, and two MS67s -- one of which is the
coin we are featuring in our upcoming August 10 - 14 ANA US Coins Signature
Auction in Anaheim. The number of recent auction appearances of
MS65 and MS66 pieces can be counted on one hand, and this is the
first time that a Superb Gem 1918/7-S quarter has ever been
likewise offered.
One glance at this piece and the astute collector will marvel. The
luster is remarkably thick and frosty for an issue that often comes
dull and satiny, with light champagne toning that accents the
margins. The strike is also impressive: Liberty's head detail is
far above average for the issue with the three sprigs showing
plainly, and the shield shows at least partial definition on all
rivets and lines. The central torso and the reverse eagle are also
far better defined than is typical of the 1918/7-S. The eye appeal
generated by the MS67-quality surfaces is stunning, with no obvious
abrasions. This piece, when considered for rarity, quality, and eye
appeal, is arguably just as important of a consideration for the
advanced collector as one of the finest Full Head pieces.
Back to Top
|
|
Website Tips: Image closeups |
|
Our image closeup page has a host of great new
features. Have you tried them yet?
To get to the page, go to the item page for the item you're
interested in, and click on any of the images or thumbnails.
The image of the item will initially open up at a size where you
should be able to view the entire image, although this may vary
based on the size of your browser window. To move the image, either
drag it or use your keyboard arrows. If using a mouse with a wheel,
you can enlarge or shrink the image with the wheel, or if you are
on a tablet or phone, you can pinch and bloat the image with your
fingers.
Users on computers and tablets will see a control bar at the top
(for reasons of space, control bars do not appear on smaller
devices). Here you can change the size of the image by clicking on
the '+' key to enlarge or the '-' key to shrink. For extreme
precision, you can enter the size of the image you want in the
"Viewing at" box; 100% will be the largest possible image, while
the smallest possible image will vary by item, usually about 10%.
Click on "Fit to screen" to return the image to its starting
position, or click on "View Full Size" to see the image at the
largest possible size. You can also adjust the brightness of the
image here; this can sometimes be important on very dark items.
At the bottom is another bar, which by default will show the
current bid for the item and a box to place your bid - yes, this
page allows direct bids! If you mouse over the bar (or click on it
on a tablet), it will open up to show more information:
Here you can also see the reserve status and the minimum next bid.
You can even choose Bid Protection if you like.
To the right of the bidding area on the bottom bar are the images
for the lot. Click on any image to view it in this page. If there
are many images, click on one of the arrows to the right or left of
the images to navigate, or simply drag the images left or right
until you see the image you want.
To close the image closeup page, click on the 'x' in the upper
right corner. Do not close the page in your browser or use the back
button, as this will take you away from the item page!
We encourage you to try out all the features of the image closeup
page!
Back to Top
|
|
The ten highest-valued US Mint issued coins with problems to sell
in Heritage auctions, one per noted problem:
- 1795 1C Reeded Edge --
Corrosion. Fine Details NGC. S-79, B-9, R.7 Realized
$431,250
- 1854-O $20 -- Improperly
Cleaned. XF Details NGC Realized $282,000
- 1817/4 50C -- Environmental
Damage. XF Details NGC. O-102a, R.7 Realized $164,500
- 1856-O $20 -- Obverse Scratched,
Cleaned. AU Details NGC Realized $164,500
- 1886 $20 - Tooled. Unc Details
PCGS Genuine Secure Realized $129,250
- 1793 Chain 1C AMERICA -- Light
Surface Damage. MS60 Details ANACS Realized $126,500
- 1794 $1 - Repaired. XF40 Details
NCS Realized $109,250
- 1870-CC $20 - Graffiti. AU
Details, Net XF40 ANACS Realized $86,250
- 1794 $1 -- Damaged Rim. XF40
Details ANACS Realized $69,000
- 1794 $1 B-1, BB-1, R.4 --
Plugged, Improperly Cleaned. VF Details NGC Realized
$54,050
Our thanks to D.N. of Hawaii for his excellent suggestion!
Do you have a suggestion for a future top ten list?
Send it to us!
Back to Top
|
|
Reduced Auction Commissions
When You Resell Your Winnings!
When you win any lot worth with a hammer price of $1,000 or more
(or $2,500 for Art and Nature & Science lots), you will receive a
coupon that entitles you (or your heirs) to re-consign that lot to
Heritage at a reduced seller's commission. Selling through Heritage
is a convenient and hassle free way to maximize your return
(find
out why). Maybe you'll need to make room in your collection for
something better, perhaps your collecting tastes will change, or
maybe it will be your heirs that benefit; but be sure to save the
coupon, which could be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
- Coins: 0% Seller's Commission for all items $1K or
more.
- Comics: 50% of the usual Seller's Commission for all
items between $1K & $10K, and 0% for items $10K and over.
- All Other Categories: 50% of the usual Seller's
Commission for everything else over $1K ($2,500 for Art & Natural
History).
Back
to Top
|
|
As the fastest growing American-based
auction house, financially rock-solid Heritage Auctions continues
to grow and seek the best talent in the industry. If you are a
specialist or have strong general collectibles knowledge, we want
to hear from you. These specialists will, in some cases, head new
departments and in others will enhance existing department
expertise. We have positions open at our headquarters in Dallas as
well as at our new state-of-the-art galleries in prime locations in
both Midtown Manhattan and Beverly Hills.
Heritage is seeking to hire the world's best specialists in the
following categories:
- Comics and Comic Art Cataloger - Dallas
- Fine Jewelry Specialist - Chicago
- Trust & Estates Specialists
- Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- Public Relations Director
If you are interested and feel you have the qualifications we seek,
please email your resume and salary history to Experts@HA.com.
We are also seeking to fill the following corporate positions:
- Client Services Representative
- Digital Photography Retoucher
- Print Press Assistant
- Shipping Associate
- Wine Warehouse Assistant
If you are interested in applying for one of these Corporate
positions, please
apply here.
Interns here's your chance to work for the world's largest
collectibles auctioneer. We are looking for individuals with a
passion for collectibles, extensive knowledge in one of our venues,
and a career interest in the auction business. Applicants must also
be 18 years of age or older. Please email your resume to
Intern@HA.com.
Back to Top
|
|
Son of Frankenstein, Dracula's
Daughter, Classic Silents, Film Noir, and More in Heritage July
auction
More than 1000 lots of rare and desirable posters are being offered
in Heritage Auction's July 30-31, 2016 Movie Posters
Signature Auction. Such scarce horror titles as Son of
Frankenstein (1939) Style A one sheet, (est. $50,000) and
Dracula's
Daughter (1936) one sheet (est. $25,000) as well as Casablanca (1942, est. $30,000) insert and
Morocco (1930, est. $15,000) one sheet Style
B.
Other highlights in July's stellar selection include a wide-ranging
selection of important posters from the early days of Hollywood's
Silent Film era that have never come up for auction before.
"Rarely do we get a collection of such early and significant film
posters in such quantity as this wonderful group of 100-year-old
posters, many of which are unrestored and in an unused state," said
Grey Smith, Director of Vintage Posters at Heritage Auctions. "It's
not going too far to suggest that this well may be the best
selection of these types of posters Heritage has ever offered."
The Silent Film collection features almost 100 titles dating from
1915 through 1920, including such superstars of the age as Mary
Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle,
William S. Hart, Theda Bara, Lon Chaney and many more.
Titles include D.W.
Griffith's Birth of a Nation (1915, est. $25,000), Chaplin in
Triple Trouble (1918, est. $5,000) and Chase Me
Charlie (1918, est. $5,000), Pickford
in The Little American (1917, est. $5,000), Hart in
Riddle Gawne (1916, $2,000) and Lon
Chaney in The Penalty (1920, est. $10,000).
"We are so excited to get this great selection of one sheets, three
sheets, six sheets and lobby cards from this early period in cinema
history," said Smith. "Collectors of this kind of vintage paper are
going to like what they see."
Other visually stunning posters include a one sheet for the 1935
classic The 39
Steps, which displays beautifully (est. $12,000); the original
acrylic painting by famed poster artist Drew Struzan for the 1984
comedy Cannonball Run II (est. $4,000); and a sultry
one sheet for 1947's Out of
the Past, featuring Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer (est.
$10,000).
A group of 25 animation posters range from the pre-war Terrytoons: 2,000 B.C. (1931, est. $1,000),
beloved home front shorts such as Private
Pluto (1943, est. $1,200) and Donald Duck in The Old
Army Game (1943, $1,000) to modern classics including The
Nightmare Before Christmas (1991, est. $1,000).
More information about Movie Posters
auctions.
Back to Top
|
|
An exciting consignment opportunity presents itself, as Heritage
proudly presents the upcoming September Long Beach Signature
Auctions, with separate events covering US Coins, World & Ancient
Coins, US Currency, and World Currency. Heritage's Long Beach
auctions have been a fixture, in conjunction with the Long Beach
coin shows, for literally, decades. These auctions have a
long-established record of attracting eager bidders and producing
strong results for consignors. And we expect this pattern to
continue.
You can personally benefit from Heritage's connections to buyers
from around the world and sell your material alongside the millions
of dollars of rare, desirable and important offerings that have
already been consigned.
The deadlines of July 19 (World Currency), and July 25 (US coins)
will be here before you know it. To sell some or all of your
material in these auctions, call our Consignment Hotline at
1-800-872-6467 x1000 today!
2016 September 7 - 12 Long Beach
Expo US Coins Signature Auction
Consignment Deadline: July 25, 2016
2016 September 8 - 13 Long Beach
Expo World Currency Signature Auction
Consignment Deadline: July 19, 2016
Interested in
Selling?
What's My Coin Worth?
Consign to a Heritage Auction
Back to Top
|
|
|
Coin and Currency Auctions |
|
|
Back
to Top
|
|
|
|
|
