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$15.6 million sales in
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A stunningly rare Japanese Proof set, sold as individual pieces,
took center stage as Heritage's January 8 - 9 World Coins
Signature Auction was completed at the New York International
Numismatic Convention (NYINC). Overall, this auction was a huge
success, with sales exceeding $15.6 million. Other Heritage
auctions taking place during the week of January 4-10 at the
Florida United Numismatists convention in Fort Lauderdale included
US coins at nearly $42.4 million, US currency at over $7.4 million,
and world currency in excess of $1.3 million. Overall, the week saw
numismatic material valued at close to $66.8 million change hands.
All prices include a 17.5% Buyer's Premium.
The star of the NYINC show was the Meiji 13 (1880)
proof set of Japanese coinage, from the Commander Collection.
The Meiji 13 proof set is among the most significant numismatic
items in the world, not only because of the incredible rarity of
each of the set's components, but because of its presentation role,
undeniably gifted to heads-of-state or high-ranking foreign
liaisons during this infancy period of Japan's opening to the
western world. From a numismatic and historical standpoint, this
set can be considered as comparable to the American King of Siam
set. In most cases, fewer than ten examples of the constituent
coins are known.
This offering consisted of eleven individual lots of proof coins
from the 1880 set, plus a lot consisting of a custom presentation
case and three "replacement" coins. These twelve lots sold for a
total of $1,310,947.50, with the gold 20 yen, at
$305,500, and the gold 10 yen, at
$270,250, providing the two highest results of the auction.
Each of these coins was graded PR64 by NGC. Three other coins from
this set – the gold 2 yen, the gold 5 yen, and the 10 sen –
achieved figures in excess of $100,000.
The D. Moore Collection, split out into two specialized catalogs,
achieved impressive results as it brought its consignor in excess
of $4.2 million. 127 lots of Russian material, highlighted by an
incredibly rare 1755 Gold Pattern 5 Roubles
graded PR64  Cameo by NGC combined to sell for over $1.1
million. These coins were assembled over a period of 20+ years,
with many acquired privately and thus fresh to the auction
marketplace. While the greatest concentration from the D. Moore
collection was Russian coins, the offerings from the rest of the
world were every bit as impressive, with 392 coins combining to
sell for close to $3.1 million. The individual highlight from among
these coins was a British gold proof 1893 5
Pounds graded PR67 Ultra
Cameo by NGC, which realized $152,750. Additionally, a classic Cuban six piece gold
proof set dated 1915, pedigreed to the Eliasberg collection and
graded PR64 to PR66 by NGC, sold intact to a lucky bidder for
$199,750.
A few of the many other individual highlights of this auction
included:
- Salzburg - Archbishopric.
Franz Anton von Harrach gold 25 Ducat 1709 MS61 NGC, Salzburg mint,
KM304, Fr-838 Price realized: $223,250
- Great Britain: William III
gold 5 Guineas 1700 MS63 NGC, KM505.1, S-3454 Price realized:
$211,500
- Japan: Meiji gold Proof 2
Yen Year 13 (1880) PR66 Cameo NGC, Osaka mint, KM-Y10a From
the Commander Collection Price realized: $170,375
- Switzerland: Confederation
gold Specimen "Stirnlocke-Vreneli" Pattern 20 Francs 1897-B SP66+
PCGS, Bern mint, KM-Pn39, Fr-500 From the Bern
Collection Price realized: $146,875
- Japan: Meiji gold Proof 5
Yen Year 13 (1880) PR65 Cameo NGC, Osaka mint, KM-Y11a From
the Commander Collection Price realized: $117,500
- Japan: Meiji Proof 10 Sen
Year 13 (1880) PR63 NGC, Osaka mint, KM-Y23 From the
Commander Collection Price realized: $117,500
- Great Britain: William &
Mary gold 5 Guineas 1691 MS63 NGC, Royal mint, KM479.1, S-3422
Price realized: $105,750
- Great Britain: Elizabeth I
(1558-1603) gold Pound 1595-1598 MS64 PCGS, Tower mint, Sixth
issue, Key over Woolpack mm on both sides, S-2534 Price
realized: $88,125
- Lydian Kingdom. Croesus and
later (ca. 561-546 BC). AV stater. NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5. Sardes,
ca. 553-539 BC Price realized: $88,125
- Japan: Meiji Proof 50 Sen
Year 13 (1880) PR63 NGC, Osaka mint, KM-Y25 From the
Commander Collection Price realized: $88,125
Our World and Ancient Coins
Signature Internet Auction continues through January 18. Bid on
it now at www.HA.com/coins!
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$2 Million "Holy Grail"
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U.S. Coins was once again Heritage
Auctions' highest-earning department in 2016. The $192 million
in auction totals last year eclipsed all other numismatic auction
houses combined. According to the Professional Numismatists Guild,
Heritage held a strong 56 percent market share in U.S. Coins. 2016
saw significant activity in online auctions, with Heritage's
Tuesday and Sunday Internet Auctions garnering $14.2 million.
The numismatic highlight of the year was undoubtedly the January
sale of the fabled, famed and elusive 1894-S Barber
Dime. Just 24 were struck, with fewer than 10 thought to
survive to this day. It is a classic American rarity that has
eluded collectors for generations. Graded PR66, it is the finest
PCGS specimen recorded. Sixteen bidders vied for the coin before it
hammered at $1,997,500 million – making it the highest price for
any US Coin sold at auction in 2016.
Ten-cent pieces filled Heritage's top three spots for 2016 sales. A
pair of early American Dismes follows the Barber Dime on the sales
chart. The finest of three
known Judd-9 1792 P10C Silver Dismes was offered for public
sale for only the second time in two centuries. The coin was graded
AU50 by PCGS and sold for $998,750. A 1792 Judd-10 Copper
Disme, also the finest known of its type, gave collectors the
opportunity to purchase two of the rarest American patterns in
existence – in the same sale. Twelve bidders vied for the PCGS SP64
pattern before it sold for an auction record $705,000.
An 1849-C Open Wreath
Dollar was the highest-selling gold issue in 2016. Just 125 are
thought to have been struck at the Charlotte Mint, making it one of
the rarest gold issues in the history of Unite States coinage.
Graded MS62 by PCGS, it is the only uncirculated example graded.
The coin sold for $528,750, an auction record for the type.
Two 1792 cents made national headlines in August at Heritage's ANA
Signature Auction in Anaheim, California. A 1792 Silver Center
Cent, believed to be the first coin produced inside the first
U.S. Mint, was on offer for the first time in the United States. An
even scarcer 1792 Birch Cent,
the finer of two known pieces, was in high demand as well. The two
coins sold for a combined $869,500, a staggering 43 million times
their face value.
One of the most melted American gold issues brought over $500,000
in November. A 1920-S Saint-Gaudens
Double Eagle, graded MS65 by PCGS with sharp details and deep
luster, attracted offers from a baker's dozen bidders. It was
unquestionably worth every penny of its $517,000 hammer price.
Another scarce, high-grade gold issue passed the
half-million-dollar mark in 2016: an 1804 Quarter Eagle 13
Stars Reverse AU55 PCGS was one of the highlights of January's
FUN sale. The piece is the second-finest known and sold for
$505,250.
Heritage sold more than 65 coins for over $100,000, 23 of which
sold for $250,000 or more. With strong sales already recorded over
the first few weeks of the year, 2017 is sure to be another
market-leading year for Heritage.
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Website Tips: Reserve status |
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When you search for an item,
you will probably see, either in the search results or on the lot
page, a note about the item's reserve status. A reserve is an
amount, submitted by the consignor of the item, below which the
consignor will not accept bids. On search results pages, the
reserve status shows below the current bid amount (list view only)
on the right of the page. Similarly, on the item page, the reserve
status will show on the left of the bid box, again below the
current bid amount.
The possible reserve statuses are as follows:
- No Reserve. This item does not have a reserve and will
not receive a reserve.
- Reserve (if any) Not Posted. Reserves for this auction
have not posted. This item may receive a reserve.
- Reserve Not Met. This item has a reserve and nobody has
bid enough to meet it. The current bid and minimum bid will both be
equal to the reserve in this case. In the search results, the
current bid will show with an asterisk (*).
- Reserve Met. This item has a reserve and at least one
bidder has placed a bid equal to or greater than the reserve.
- Consignor Has Not Yet Submitted a Reserve. Reserves have
been implemented for this auction, but the consignor still has the
right to place a reserve on this lot. In practice, not all items
with this status will receive reserves.
It is not possible for a consignor to bid on his or her own lot
through the website. Reserves must be placed directly with the
consignor's Consignment Director.
A reserve is not the same thing as an opening bid. Opening bids
work much the same way as reserves, but are based on a calculated
percentage of the item's estimate. Items without estimates
(including all comics and US Coins) and some items with very low
estimates will not have opening bids. Opening bids show with two
asterisks (**). It is possible for an item to have both an opening
bid and a reserve; in this case, the current bid will be no less
than the higher of the opening bid and the reserve.
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The
ten most frequently used keywords in coin searches saved in
MyWantlist:
- Gold
- 1921
- Modern silver dollar
- Commemorative silver dollar
- 1877
- 1916
- 1796
- Silver eagle
- 1893-S
- Silver
Do you have a suggestion for a future top ten list?
Send it to us!
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Reduced Auction Commissions
When You Resell Your Winnings!
When you win any lot 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).
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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:
- Consignment Director of Fine Watches
- Design Consignment Director
- Director, Business Development
- Linux Systems Administrator
- Video Production Specialist
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:
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Building/Maintenance Operations Assistant
- Client Services Representative
- Graphic Designer/ Art Director
- Movie Poster Cataloger
- Operations Assistant
- Shipping Associate
- Wine Data Clerk
Numismatist Wanted
Heritage Rare Coin Galleries, Dallas, Texas is seeking a talented
general numismatist for our rare coin department in Dallas, TX.
Duties include assisting dealers and collectors and auction
consignors in person and by telephone, evaluating prospective
purchases in the office and at shows and conventions. Salary
commensurate with numismatic and sales skills. Previous coin shop
experience a plus. E-mail resume and salary history to
jobs@ha.com.
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.
U.S. Coin Researcher Wanted
Heritage Auctions is seeking a numismatist with broad expertise in
U.S. coins to join our award-winning staff. If you have knowledge
of both US coins and data we have an opening as a part-time
researcher. You can work with the most successful team of
numismatists in the world. This is a part-time position and duties
can be performed remotely.
If you are interested, please contact
GabbyO@HA.com.
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Pristine, Rare Hermès Bags Highlight
Heritage Auctions' Luxury Accessories Event Feb. 2
The first luxury accessories auction of the season will capture the
attention of any collector or lover of Hermès and high-end handbags
with a unique offering during the Winter Luxury Accessories
Auction Feb. 2-3 in New York City.
One handbag that is expected to receive much warranted attention
will be the Hermès 30 cm Matte White
Himalayan Nilo Crocodile Birkin bag (est. $60,000-80,000). The
white Himalayans are the most prized coloration for Hermès bags and
this item is in pristine condition. It includes Palladium hardware,
a flap top with turnlock closure as well as two keys, lock and
clochette.
"Hermès is the hands-down leader in the luxury accessories category
for handbags. The exclusive nature of this product line, especially
the Birkin and Kelly handbags, makes the Winter Luxury Accessories
event a great opportunity for discerning buyers and collectors,"
said Diane D'Amato, Director of Luxury Accessories at Heritage.
A limited-edition Hermès Ghillies Birkin
in pristine condition (est. $60,000-80,000), which is the first to
be done entirely in crocodile making it an extremely rare piece
also will be available. Beside a multitude of Hermès options, one
of the rarest colorations of the Petit Malle bag by Louis
Vuitton (est. $3,000-4,000), - reportedly one of only 13
produced will be available.
Other handbags that surely will draw much attention during the
event include but are not limited to:
Hermès Special-Order
Horseshoe 30 cm Blue Electric & Blue Atoll Epsom Leather Birkin Bag
with Gold Hardware (est. $20,000-24,000), the Horseshoe-stamped
bags are special orders which are only offered to the very top
Hermès VIP clients.
Hermès Limited Edition 35
cm So Black Calf Box Leather Birkin Bag with PVD Hardware (est.
$20,000-24,000), the So black bags have become the most desirable
limited editions in Hermès' repertoire.
Hermès 45 cm Blue Nuit
Togo Leather Shark Mou Bolide Bag with Palladium Hardware (est.
$16,000-20,000), the Shark Bolide is a new style from Hermès' men's
runway collection, only produced this season in extremely limited
numbers.
Louis Vuitton Limited
Edition Les Extraordinaires Collection Black Mink & Swarovski
Crystal NN14 Feline PM Bag, 2/10 (est. $6,000-8,000), this bag
is an extremely rare – one of only 10 ever made – Louis Vuitton bag
from Marc Jacobs' final runway show at the house.
One of the most eye-catching bags in the offering will be the
Hermès Customized 28 cm
Black Calf Box Leather & Toile Retourne Kelly Bag with Gold
Hardware (est. $6,000-8,000) which features custom hand-painted
artwork on the front Toile panel depicting a Tiger, and the rear
Toile panel featuring a hand-painted serpent. The bag is signed "MB
5" on the left gusset under the Sangle. Please note Hermès did not
create this artwork and was not involved with the custom painted
design on this lot.
More information about Luxury
Accessories auctions.
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An exciting consignment opportunity presents
itself, as Heritage proudly presents the upcoming
March
23-26, 2017 Dallas, TX US Coins Signature Auction. Heritage's
Dallas auctions have a long established tradition and are eagerly
anticipated by collectors and dealers from around the US and the
world. These auctions have attracted eager bidders and produced
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 coins alongside the millions of
dollars of rare, desirable and important offerings that have
already been consigned.
The February 7 consignment deadline will be
here before you know it. Call our Consignment Hotline at
1-800-872-6467 x1000 today!
March
23-26 Dallas, TX US Coins Signature Auction
Consignment Deadline: February 7, 2017
Interested in
Selling?
What's My Coin Worth?
Consign to a Heritage Auction
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