Heritage's Exclusively Internet™ Sales Continue to Exceed Expectations

Dallas, Texas: Flush from finally breaking the $100K barrier last week, Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s nineteenth Exclusively InternetTM sale closed one week later on February 1. A total of 326 lots sold (67% of the 485 lots offered), and realized $108,857. A record 232 bidders participated, 131 of whom were successful. According to Heritage Co-Chairman Jim Halperin, "Our EI sales have really turned into a home run. We constantly seem to set new records, which are promptly surpassed the following week or two -- though I doubt we'll break last week's for awhile!"

"The fact that our latest sale broke $100,000 again simply amazes me," exclaimed HNAI Director Bob Korver. "And this just one week after we finally passed the $100,000 mark! There is no limit to these sales' potential, and I suspect that the upward trend will continue into the foreseeable future."

Holli Hughes, Heritage's Exclusively InternetTM consignment coordinator, added: "In addition to their escalating prices realized, our EI sales are continuing to show remarkable diversity. Conditionally rare Morgan dollars, C and D-mint gold, and Lincoln cents are just some of the many specialties that have performed well in past sales. Originally toned, high grade 19th century silver coins dominated this $108K sale, proving once again that our Exclusively InternetTM sales offer something for all numismatic tastes."

Seated Liberty coinage enjoyed widespread popularity in this record breaking sale. An 1849-O dime MS 64 NGC, one of the four finest certified survivors between both major grading services, realized $6,000. A bid of $2,600 secured an 1840-O Drapery quarter MS 64 NGC and a popular 1854 Arrows quarter graded MS 65 by NGC traded hands for $4,100. The single highest price realized in the sale was a sum of $7,250 that a satisfied customer paid for an 1860-O half dollar MS 66 PCGS.

Among the other coins that turned in strong performances was a pair of Gem Uncirculated Capped Bust half dollars. Both certified MS 65 by NGC, the 1825 fetched $4,500 and the 1826 sold for $4,300. An equally attractive 1893 Isabella commemorative quarter MS 66 NGC brought $2,300. As Hughes alluded to above, all of these coins displayed beautiful original toning. With a new EI sale beginning every Wednesday and ending every Tuesday night at 10:00 CST, the list of coins that distinguish themselves in these auctions will continue to grow in both length and diversity.

For more information on Heritage's weekly Exclusively InternetTM sales, please visit http://www.heritagecoin.com, email consignment coordinator Holli Hughes at holli@heritagecoin.com, or call her at 1-800-USCOINS x 283 (24-hour voice mail).