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Press Release - May 5, 2000
Finest 1796 Silver Dollar Rarity Discovered by Heritage Second Known B-6, BB-64 To Be Sold in June Long Beach Auction
Dallas, Texas: Heritage Numismatic Auctions has announced that their June 8-10, 2000 Signature sale, the official auction of the Long Beach Coin Expo, will feature the collection of New York attorney Charles Blaisdell. The magnificent collection of coins was assembled with dedicated effort over five decades. Heritage is the official auctioneer of the Long Beach Expo, one of the most important coin shows held in America.

1871 $1 Cameo PR 63 NGC
A native of NYC, Mr. Blaisdell graduated from Columbia University Law School, and is admitted to practice before all New York state and federal courts, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. He brought to his collecting the same drive and determination evidenced in his legal career.
Numismatists will certainly find a wide variety of choice and interesting material to raise their excitement levels. Blaisdell highlight coins include:
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1877 Indian 1¢, MS 63 R&B
1834 50¢, MS 64 NGC
1933-S 50¢, MS 65 NGC
1936 50¢, PR 66 NGC
1928 Hawaiian 50¢, MS 65 NGC
1795 $1, Flowing Hair, XF 40 NGC
1871 $1, Cameo PR 63 NGC
1876 Trade $1, MS 64 NGC
1900 Lafayette $1, MS 64 NGC
1837 $2.50, MS 62 NGC
1863-S $2.50, AU 50 NGC
1853-D $5, AU 58 NGC
1885-S $10, MS 63 NGC
Heritage's June 2000 Signature Sale contains many other exceptional collections, including the Piedmont Collection, the Krueger Collection, the DeLong Collection, the Collection of an East Coast Family, and the Willow Grove Collection. More information on consigning to upcoming auctions can be obtained by contacting the Heritage Consignor Hotline at 1-800-US COINS (800-872-6467) Ext. 222

