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Great rarities from outstanding collections were the headliners as
Heritage's official auctions of the ANA World's Fair of Money
raised nearly $45.5 million, August 14-18 in Chicago. All prices
realized include a Buyer's Premium of 20%.
The US coin auction, held August
14-18, realized in excess of $32.5 million, with the August 14 Platinum
Night realizing just over $24 million by itself. The top lot in
this auction - indeed, the top three lots in this auction - were
gold rarities from the Joan Zieg Steinbrenner
Collection, and each was an outstanding rarity. The finest known 1837
proof quarter eagle led all lots with a price realized of
$576,000; this coin, graded Proof 66+ Deep Cameo by PCGS, carried
an illustrious pedigree including the Eliasberg and Bass
collections. Another finest-known early proof, a 1843 Eagle graded
Proof 64 Deep Cameo, sold for $480,000. While not a proof, a
1907 Wire Rim Eagle
graded MS68 by NGC represented the finest example ever offered
at auction, and possible the finest example of Augustus
Saint-Gaudens' vision for the ten dollar gold piece. This ultra-low
mintage coin sold for $432,000.
Additional highlights of this auction included, but were by no
means limited to:
- 1856-O $20 AU50 NGC, from The
Genau Collection
Sold for: $408,000
- 1890 $20 PR67 Deep Cameo
PCGS. CAC, from The Joan Zieg Steinbrenner Collection
Sold for: $396,000
- Blake & Co. Gold Ingot. 96.62
Ounces
Sold for: $384,000.
- 1879 $4 Coiled Hair,
Judd-1638, PR63 NGC, from The Poulos Family Collection
Sold for: $336,000
- Justh & Hunter Gold Ingot.
159.23 Ounces, from The Marcello Collection, Part VIII
Sold for: $336,000
- 1854-O $20 AU53 NGC, from The
Poulos Family Collection
Sold for: $336,000
- 1884 T$1 PR63 PCGS, from The
Poulos Family Collection
Sold for: $336,000
- 1870-S $1 XF40 NGC, from The
Poulos Family Collection
Sold for: $324,000
- (1737) Higley Copper, THE
WHEELE GOES ROUND, VF30 NGC, from the Collection of a Patriotic
American
Sold for: $312,000
- 1843 $5 PR66 Ultra Cameo
NGC, from The Joan Zieg Steinbrenner Collection
Sold for: $312,000
World coins results were led by three coins from the George Hans Cook
Collection of Canadian Coinage; indeed, two of the coins are
considered numismatic royalty. "The Emperor of Canadian
Numismatics" is the 1911 Pattern
Dollar, a piece with only two examples known, and with this
single example available to collectors. This PCGS-graded Specimen
64 coin sold for $550,000. "The King of Canadian Coins" is the
1921 half dollar,
which was represented in the George Hans Cook collection by a piece
graded MS66 by PCGS. This fabled melt rarity crossed the block at
$240,000. Finally, the 1936 "Dot" Cent,
one of a mere three known and graded SP65 Red and Brown by PCGS,
found a new owner for $312,000. Overall, the auction of world coins
raised in excess of $11 million.
There were a number of additional highlights in this auction,
including:
- Lucerne. Canton gold 10
Ducat 1714-HL MS63 NGC, KM-G51 (Rare), Fr-308 (Very Rare)
Sold for: $162,000
- Constans, as Augustus (AD
337-350). AV medallion of 4-1/2 solidi. NGC AU Details 5/5 -
2/5
Sold for: $156,000
- IONIA. Ephesus. Phanes (ca.
625-600 BC). EL stater. NGC (photo-certificate) VF 4/5 -
4/5
Sold for: $156,000
- Canada: George V gold
Sovereign 1916-C MS66 PCGS. Ottawa mint, KM20, S-3997
Sold for: $156,000
- New South Wales. British
Colony "Holey Dollar" of 5 Shillings 1813 AU53 NGC, KM2.9
Sold for: $144,000
The auction of US
Currency realized just over $1.9 million, led by outstanding
high-denomination issues such as:
Our official auctions of the Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo
are already open for bidding, covering both coins and currency from
the US and the world. View and bid on the items in these auctions
at coins.HA.com and currency.HA.com.
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Seldom Seen Selections:
Proof 1975 No S Dime, Only Two Known |
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Listed in first place in the third edition of the 100 Greatest U.S.
Modern Coins, the 1975 No S proof Roosevelt dime is one of the
rarest issues in all of American coinage. Only two examples are
known to collectors today and they have been tightly held, by just
a few owners, in the 40+ years since their discovery. Heritage
Auctions is pleased to offer the finest-known example of this
famous modern rarity in just its second auction appearance.
Until 1996, all U.S. coinage dies were produced at the Philadelphia
Mint. The dies were then shipped to the various branch mints as
needed, complete with the appropriate mint mark. Proof coins were
struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1975 and all 2,845,450 proof
1975 dimes should have featured the S mintmark. However, the San
Francisco Mint also struck 71,991,900 business-strike dimes with no
mintmark that year, to help the Philadelphia Mint provide the
585,673,900 coins needed for circulation. There is no way to
differentiate the business-strike coins that were struck at San
Francisco from those struck at Philadelphia, since they were all
struck from dies without a mintmark. According to an excellent
article by Bill Gibbs in the September 1, 2011 edition of Coin
World, while all the dies were manufactured in Philadelphia, the
proof dies were actually polished to impart the proof finish in San
Francisco. It seems that one of the dies with no mintmark, intended
for business-strike production, was accidentally polished up, along
with the proof dies, and used to strike a small run of proof dimes
before the mistake was noticed. The San Francisco Mint has been
tight-lipped on this subject, but quality control must have been
excellent that year, as it seems that only two No S dimes escaped
detection and were released with the regular proof sets. Any other
No S dimes that were struck must have been detected and destroyed
before leaving the Mint.
One lucky California collector ordered five proof sets from the
U.S. Mint in 1975. Miraculously, she noticed that two of the sets
contained proof dimes with no mintmark. She submitted one of the
coins to Coin World's Collectors' Clearinghouse in July 1977
and later had both coins certified by ANACS. ANACS announced the
certification of one of the coins in January 1978 and Coin World
published the first article about the coins in its February 22
edition, causing much excitement in the numismatic community.
Collectors have been diligently examining their 1975 proof sets
ever since, but so far no more 1975 No S dimes have been
discovered. The original owner sold both proof sets to Bloomington,
Illinois coin dealer Fred Vollmer, the first in early 1978, and the
second in 1979.
Vollmer, who specialized in the various No S proof issues that have
appeared over the years, marketed the first set to a list of
collectors who had purchased proof NO S dimes from 1968 and 1970
from him in the past. An Ohio collector purchased the set (the same
one that was submitted to Coin World) on an installment
basis for $18,200. Vollmer later told the collector he had another
phone offer for the set only 10 minutes after he committed to sell
the coins to him. The Ohio collector still owns that set and the
1975 No S dime has been certified PR66 by PCGS.
Vollmer sold the second set, which contained the present coin, to
another private collector in 1980 for $38,550. That set later
passed to prominent dealer Ken Goldman, who consigned it to the ANA
Rarities Night Auction (Stack's Bowers, 8/2011), where it realized
a staggering $349,600. The PR68 PCGS 1875 No S Roosevelt
dime has remained in the present collection ever since until
now, when it is being featured in Heritage's September 5-8 Long Beach US Coins
Signature Auction.
As mentioned, the coin offered here is a stunning PR68 example,
with fully struck design elements and deeply reflective fields on
both sides. The virtually pristine surfaces are blanketed in
attractive shades of cerulean-blue and pale jade toning. Overall
eye appeal is terrific. This coin is the finest of only two known
specimens. The 1975 No S dime is absolutely essential to complete a
collection of Roosevelt dimes and Registry Set enthusiasts will
find no suitable substitute for this remarkable specimen, once this
lot has passed. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
acquire one of the rarest issues in the U.S. federal series.
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Website Tips: Compact
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HA.com now offers a quick way to view simple
information about the contents of any auction. Called Compact List
View, this page is available from the auction home page.
The page consists of a listing of every item in the auction,
showing the lot number, current bid, and short description. The
short description includes a link to the item. To keep the page
simple, there no searching/tracking/bidding capabilities. By
default, no images show, but you can roll your mouse over the links
to see enlarged thumbnails. |
This page is quite useful if you wish to get a high-end view of the
contents of an auction. To perform searches, go to the auction home
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Help Wanted: Heritage's
Coin Sales Department is expanding |
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Do you have
experience in trading, and selling U.S. coins? Apply with Heritage
today for our Salesman/Sr. Numismatist role in Dallas, TX. We are
seeking a numismatist with general knowledge of U.S. Coins and good
sales and organizational skills. This opportunity is ideal for a
detail oriented driven individual who would like to be part of a
fast paced and growing company. Apply with us today online or via
email at Experts@HA.com.
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Legendary
Mineral Collector Rock H. Currier's Collection Celebrated in August
Nature & Science Auction
A collection of 322 specimens from the estate of one of the most
legendary mineral collectors of the last 50 years will be offered
in Heritage Auctions' Rock H. Currier Collection of
Fine Minerals Auction Aug. 26 in Dallas, Texas.
Currier was a fixture at mineral trading shows who traveled the
globe collecting minerals for his business, Jewel Tunnel Imports
(JTI), and simultaneously assembling a private collection of his
own, a lifelong passion that makes the offered collection almost a
debut appearance.
"Rock Currier was a giant, larger-than-life man, known by everyone
who seriously collects minerals," Heritage Auctions Nature &
Science Director Craig Kissick said. "He was a fixture in the hobby
since the early stages of mineral dealing. Minerals weren't a job –
they were what he loved. He would go on trips to get inventory for
JTI, but at the same time, he was assembling his incredible
personal collection. Everyone in the mineral collecting community
knew him. He truly was a legendary figure, and this collection
really reflects his passion for minerals.
"He put together this collection over a period of more than four
decades, ostensibly making the material in this lot fresh to
market."
Among the top lots in the upcoming auction is Topaz Xanda Mine, Virgem
da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil (estimate: $40,000-60,000), a
massive (6.1 by 4.7 by 4.1 inches) specimen that qualifies as
world-class by every measurable criteria, including size, color,
form, transparency and luster. There might be other topaz specimens
of similar size and quality, but none has been offered to the
public in recent years. One of the world's finest mineral
preparatory labs has cleaned this exceptional specimen and restored
the minute damage that occurred when the seven-pound behemoth was
pulled from the mine.
Native Silver Michigan
(estimate: $20,000-30,000) is another spectacular specimen. The
Upper Peninsula of Michigan is one of the few places in which
Native Silver appears naturally, although specimens as big as this
one, which measures 4.7 inches long, are exceedingly rare and
therefore in exceptionally high demand.
Azurite Copper Queen Mine,
Queen Hill, Bisbee, Arizona (estimate: $20,000-30,000) is, in
Currier's words, "a wonderful undamaged cluster of sparkling
azurite balls on (a) matrix – one of the best specimens collected."
Bisbee Azurites sometimes show an orange matrix color; this
specimen is exceptional in size and aesthetics.
Native Silver,
Michigan (estimate: $20,000-30,000) is another exceptional
specimen, which Currier called "an arborescent cluster of silver
crystals of about 4-1/2 inches in diameter." Currier acquired it in
a trade from the George Vaux collection at Bryn Mawr (Pennsylvania)
College.
One of the visually dramatic lots in the auction is a Microcline var. Amazonite
& Quartz var. Smoky from the Jack Rabbit Mine, Crystal Creek,
Crystal Peak, Colorado (estimate: $15,000-25,000), a colossal
specimen that measures nearly 12 inches in both height and length.
Currier described this specimen as "a plate of dark-colored
amazonite crystals with smoky quartz crystals growing from it."
What sets this specimen apart is the Smoky Quartz. Specimens like
this are rare, as many were destroyed, and it represents a
trophy-caliber specimen that can anchor a collection.
More information about Nature &
Science Auctions
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It's All In The Timing
We have our smart phones and stop watches to mark the passage of
time but they pale when compared to this magnificent
hourglass.
2000 scintillating diamonds cascade down two glass bulbs for a
duration of 10 minutes. A total 36 carats of diamonds are floating
in silicone fluid. The stand is self-illuminating, which serves to
highlight the diamonds' iridescence.
Made in the USA by Louis Glick and Company for De Beers. The
hourglass itself is made of brass, and plated in 24K yellow gold
and is accompanied by an outer presentation case.
Gazing at this lovely piece is nothing short of hypnotic!
More information about Jewelry Auctions
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The ten most valuable modern US non-error coins to sell in Heritage
auctions, one per issue:
- 1969-S 1C Doubled Die MS64 Red
PCGS
Sold for: $126,500
- 1964 50C SMS SP67 PCGS
Sold for: $108,000
- 1968 10C No S PR68 Cameo
PCGS
Sold for: $48,875
- 1995-W $1 Silver Eagle PR70 Deep
Cameo PCGS
Sold for: $41,125
- 1963 1C PR70 Deep Cameo
PCGS
Sold for: $40,250
- 1991 $1 Silver Eagle MS70
NGC
Sold for: $34,500
- 2000-P Cheerios Sacagawea Dollar
MS68
Sold for: $34,500
- 1987 G$25 Half-Ounce Gold Eagle
MS70 NGC
Sold for: $32,900
- 1964 5C SMS SP68 Full Steps
PCGS
Sold for: $32,900
- 1967 50C SMS MS69 Ultra Cameo
NGC
Sold for: $31,200
Do you have a suggestion for a future top ten list?
Send it to us!
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An exciting consignment opportunity presents
itself, as Heritage proudly presents the upcoming October 15-18,
2019 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.
We have entered a new generation of collecting, and Heritage
ensures that bidders and consignors all benefit from the latest and
best technologies available. Our award-winning website, HA.com,
serves as the cornerstone for our innovation. We have an average of
44,000 unique collectors come to HA.com every day, and they come
to bid and to win! We are the auction leader, integrating our
systems to deliver the greatest demand and the highest prices in
the marketplace.
Contact one of our Consignment Directors, and they will guide you
through the process and answer all of your questions. You can reach
us by calling 1-800-835-6000.
October 15-18 Dallas US Coins Signature
Auction
Consignment Deadline: September 3, 2019
Interested in
Selling?
What's My Coin Worth?
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