$10 Million-plus in "Fresh Consignments" in Heritage's Central States Signature Auction of U.S. Coins

Dallas, Texas: Numismatic rarities from ten anchor consignments - four of them impressive Registry collections - highlight nearly 5500 gold and silver American coin lots being auctioned by Heritage Auction Galleries at their official Signature Auction at the Central States Numismatic Society convention, April 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to the coin Signature event, Heritage will also be offering a Currency Signature Auction containing more than 3200 paper money lots. This is Heritage's fourteenth official auction at the Spring Convention of the Central States Numismatic Society.

"We are especially pleased to extend our leadership position in auctioning registry sets," noted Heritage President Greg Rohan, "with the Alex & Nan Registry Sets, the JS Hamilton Registry Set of Proof Kennedy Half Dollars, the Kendall Marie #4 All-Time Finest PCGS Registry Set of Lincoln Cents, and the Craig A. Stevens Registry Collection of Large Cents. Additionally, we are offering additional selections from two previous consignors, the Alexander Collection and the Bellaire Collection; we are always gratified when consignors are so pleased with their results that they return to sell more.
Plus, Central States features the Steve Glenn Collection, the David L. Goodwin Collection, and the Manna Collection. While many coins have impressive pedigrees, most have been off of the market for many years, and this is a market that rewards freshness."

"The unquestioned highlight of the auction," continued Rohan, "is the magnificent Floyd Starr 1792 Half Disme (Judd-7, Pollock-7) certified Specimen 67 by PCGS. This is probably the finest known early half disme, and is the only half disme certified as a Specimen striking. The 1792 half disme is the first circulating American coin struck under authority of the Mint Act of April 1792, and ownership of any example is the sign of a connoisseur of American coinage. The opportunity to personally inspect this amazing piece of numismatic history is reason enough to come to Columbus!"

Lot 1860: 1792 Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4. SP67 PCGS
Ex: Floyd Starr; Probably the Finest Known Half Disme, and the Only Example Certified as a Specimen

Our staff numismatists," noted Heritage Co-Chairman Steve Ivy, "were especially impressed with the quality of the Indian Eagle Selections from the Collection of Dr. Steven L. Duckor. We had the privilege of selling Dr. Duckor's Barber dimes at our recent FUN Signature Auction, and they were wonderful, but his eagles are truly special."

Indian Eagle Selections from the Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection:

Lot 3882: 1908-D $10 No Motto MS66 PCGS
One of fewer than 20 Gem and Premium Gems known, none finer.
Indian Eagle Selections from the Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection

Lot 3884: 1908-D $10 Motto MS68 PCGS
Ex: Eliasberg, essentially perfect, and undoubtedly the finest known.
Indian Eagle Selections from the Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection

Lot 3886: 1909 $10 MS67 PCGS
One of only 2 certified MS67, with none finer.
Indian Eagle Selections from the Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection

Lot 3889: 1911 $10 MS67 PCGS
Indian Eagle Selections from the Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection

Lot 3891: 1912 $10 MS67 PCGS
Ex: Kruthoffer Collection (Paramount, 9/81); Indian Eagle Selections from the Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection

Lot 3892: 1913 $10 MS67 PCGS
This is the solitary Superb MS67 example seen by either service; the Finest Known.
Indian Eagle Selections from the Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection

Additional highlights from the CSNS Signature Auction:

Lot 185: 1818 New Spain (Texas) Jola Half Real, Large Planchet XF40 NGC. Breen-1081
These rare Spanish Texas coins were produced in what is now San Antonio.

Lot 864: 1880 Shield Nickel MS65 PCGS
A key date to the series, and only one certified finer.

Lot 875: 1867 Shield Nickel With Rays PR64 PCGS
One of perhaps 10 pieces extant out of 25 proofs struck on February 8, 1867.

Lot 1059: 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel MS61 NGC
A mint state example of one of the 20th century's classic rarities.

Lot 1868: 1802 Half Dime XF45 PCGS. V-1, LM-1, R.5
From The Steve Glenn Collection; Condition Census out of perhaps 35 known

Lot 1924: 1797 Half Dollar, NCS. VG Details. O-101a, High R.4.
With a miniscule mintage of 3,918 pieces, always rare.

Lot 2099: 1794 Silver Dollar VG10 PCGS. B-1, BB-1, R.4
One of the rarest dollars ever struck; only 1,758 pieces minted, perhaps 130 extant. From The Steve Glenn Collection.

Lot 3521: 1889-CC $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC
None certified finer at either service.

Lot 3805: 1895 $1 PR65 NGC
The classic Morgan rarity as a gorgeous Gem.

Lot 2546: 1914 $2.50 PR67 NGC
A stunning example, with only 117 pieces minted.

Lot 2611: 1795 $5 Small Eagle MS62 PCGS. Breen-6412, B. 1-B, Miller-2, R.4
A mint state example of this early half eagle rarity, struck during the first year of production for the denomination.

Lot 2635: 1833 $5 Large Date MS64 PCGS. Breen-6498, B. 2-B, Miller-168, R.5
One of the finest of perhaps three dozen pieces known today in all grades.

Lot 2901: 1908 $5 PR67 NGC
First year of issue for the European-inspired matte finish, and essentially a perfectly preserved proof.

Lot 2902: 1912 $5 PR67 NGC
Of the 144 proofs struck in 1912, very few retain the superb quality seen here.

Lot 2903: 1913 $5 PR67 NGC
One of the finest survivors of just 99 struck!

Lot 3899: 1797 $10 Large Eagle MS63 NGC Breen-6834. B.2-C, Taraszka 12, R.4.
One of the finer examples from the earliest period in our Federal coinage.

Lot 4086: 1900 $10 PR64 Cameo PCGS
Of a reported mintage of 120 pieces, this is the sole PR64, with only one finer.

Lot 4116: 1910 $10 MS68 NGC
Tied for the finest graded with one other example

Lot 4177: 1914 $10 PR66 NGC
One of the finest of only 50 proofs minted.

Lot 4192: 1857 $20 MS64 NGC
One of the finest known double eagles from this date and mint.

Lot 4209: 1861-S $20 Paquet AU58 NGC
One of only 10 certified in 58, with only one finer.

Lot 4217: 1866-S $20 No Motto AU58 PCGS
The sole AU58, and none certified finer.

Lot 4506: 1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS65 PCGS
A Gem example of the classic twentieth century Saint-Gaudens rarity.

Lot 4507: 1907 $20 High Relief PR63 NGC

Lot 4508: 1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim PR65 NGC

Lot 4570: 1908-D $20 Motto MS67 NGC
Tied for finest known.

Lot 4580: 1909/8 $20 MS66 PCGS
Population: 3 in 66, none finer.

Lot 4609: 1911 $20 MS67 NGC
One of only two pieces graded MS67 by NGC.

Lot 4750: 1932 $20 MS65 NGC
One of an estimated 115 pieces surviving.

Lot 4751: 1909 $20 PR66 NGC
One of a mere 67 pieces coined for the entire year, with the "Roman Finish."

Lot 4752: 1910 $20 PR65 NGC
One of perhaps 30 to 45 pieces known today.

Lot 4753: 1914 $20 PR66 NGC
One of only 70 matte proof twenties minted; only two certified finer.

Lot 5198: 1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley PR67 PCGS
Only 100 proofs were struck, and only 52 have been certified, with none finer.

Lot 5270: 1999 1C Lincoln Cent Obverse Die Muled With a Roosevelt Dime Reverse on a Lincoln Cent Planchet MS66 Red PCGS
A unique double-denomination mule ELEVEN CENT error!
From The Bellaire Collection, Part Two

Lot 1857: 1893 Six-Piece Proof Set, NGC PR63 Cameo through PR65

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