Rarities Poised to Cross the Auction Block In Philadelphia

Dallas, Texas: Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. is pleased to announce that their Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale will be conducted August 6-7 at the Courtyard Hotel by Marriott, 21 North Juniper, Philadelphia.

"We have an impressive line-up of delectable numismatic rarities ready to please bidders of all tastes and budgets," asserted Bob Korver, Heritage's Auction Director. "My personal favorite is an 1855 quarter eagle that PCGS graded MS 63. This coin was struck 5% off center at 5 o'clock and, while this may seem trivial at first, one must remember that all error gold coins are legitimately rare. It is fascinating to speculate first how this specimen escaped the watchful eye of Mint employees, and, secondly, how it weathered the last 145 years while still remaining in such pristine condition."

An incredibly rare 1836 Gobrecht dollar, Judd-36 Restrike is also worthy of special attention. Despite a pedigree that includes such numismatic luminaries as H.O. Granberg, Waldo Newcomer, King Farouk, and Ostheimer, this example disappeared from the public eye following an auction appearance in 1968. It has now re-emerged to accept the attention that its rarity and importance deserve.

"There is no doubt in my mind that the 1802 half dime AU 50 NGC will raise eyebrows when it comes up for auction in Philadelphia," predicted Heritage's Chief Cataloger Mark van Winkle. "The Mint produced only 3,060 half dimes in 1802 and, as such, the issue is one of the classic rarities in U.S. numismatics. For this cataloger, our offering of this About Uncirculated survivor is the measure of a great sale."

Perhaps the single most significant Liberty double eagle in Heritage's upcoming sale is the business strike 1882 in the Barry Southerland Collection. With an original mintage of only 630 pieces, it is little wonder than this coin is one of only 12 extant business strikes. In a PCGS MS 60 holder, this example is also the single finest certified representative available to today's advanced gold specialists.

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Visit the Heritage Web site at www.heritagecoin.com for previews of these and other highlights from the Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale. Beginning in the middle of July, the entire catalog will also be available for online viewing at this site.

Highlights from the Dr. David Litrenta Collection of Washingtonia:

• Washington before Boston Medal, Uncirculated. Third Restrike, Bronze, Plain Edge. Rulau-Fuld 49.
• 1797 Halliday Medal. "Commission Resigned: Presidency Relinquished." XF. Bronze, Plain Edge. Rulau-Fuld 70C.
• 1799 George Washington Gold Uniface Oval Mourning Medal or Badge, BU. Rulau-Fuld 169.
• 1805 Eccleston Washington Medal, AU. Gilt bronze. Rulau-Fuld 85.
• Childs and Co. Springfield Celebration Medal, AU. Bronze. Type of Douglas-51G, but unlisted in bronze.
• 1837 Roxbury Coaches New Line Store Card, VF. German silver. Atwood Boston-115A, R.3.

Highlights from the Senator Louis Bassano Collection of Mercury dimes:

• 1916-D, MS 65 Full Bands PCGS.
• 1919-D, MS 66 Full Bands PCGS.
• 1919-S, MS 65 Full Bands PCGS.
• 1942/1, MS 65 Full Bands PCGS.
• 1942/1-D, MS 66 Full Bands PCGS
• 1945, MS 67 Full Bands PCGS.

Highlights from the Dr. Jeff Hosford Collection:

• 1807 Draped Bust half dollar, MS 62 NGC. O-105, R.2.
• 1836 Gobrecht dollar, PR 61 PCGS. Name on Base. Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.2.
• 1895 Morgan dollar, PR 61 PCGS.
• 1798 Capped Bust Right, Large Eagle half eagle, XF 45 PCGS. Small 8. B. 4-F, Miller-29, R.4.
• 1811 Capped Bust Left half eagle, AU 58 NGC. Small 5. B. 1-B, Miller-116, R.4.
• 1813 Capped Head Left half eagle, AU 58 NGC. B. 1-A, Miller-119, R.5.
• 1907 Liberty eagle, PR 64 PCGS.
• 1900 Lafayette dollar, MS 65 NGC.

Highlights from the Barry Southerland Collection of Liberty double eagles:

• 1851-O, MS 62 NGC.
• 1855-O, AU 55 NGC.
• 1855-S, MS 63 PCGS.
• 1860-O, AU 50 PCGS.
• 1871-CC, AU 58 NGC.
• 1872-CC, AU 58 NGC.
• 1879-CC, MS 61 NGC.
• 1891, AU 58 PCGS.
• 1881, PR 62 PCGS. Ex: Trompeter.

U.S. silver coinage highlights:

• 1874 Arrows Seated dime, MS 68 NGC.
• 1900-O Barber quarter, MS 68 NGC. Ex: Eliasberg.
• 1906-D Barber quarter, MS 67 PCGS. Ex: Eliasberg.
• 1911-D Barber quarter, MS 67 PCGS. Ex: Eliasberg.
• 1898 Barber quarter, PR 68 Cameo NGC.
• 1806 Draped Bust half dollar, MS 64 PCGS. Pointed 6, Stem. O-115a, R.2.
• 1870-CC Seated half dollar, AU 50 PCGS.

U.S. gold coinage highlights:

• 1864 Liberty quarter eagle, PR 64 Cameo NGC.
• 1896 Liberty quarter eagle, PR 66 Cameo NGC.
• 1908 Indian quarter eagle, PR 66 NGC.
• 1854-D three dollar, AU 55 NGC.
• 1855 three dollar, MS 66 NGC.
• 1872 three dollar, PR 64 PCGS.
• 1888 three dollar, PR 66 Cameo NGC.
• 1879 Flowing Hair four dollar, PR 63 PCGS. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3.
• 1805 Capped Bust Right, Large Eagle half eagle, MS 63 PCGS. Ex: Bass.
• 1843-C Liberty half eagle, MS 63 NGC.
• 1854-D Liberty half eagle, MS 61 PCGS.
• 1862 Liberty half eagle, MS 62 NGC.
• 1876 Liberty half eagle, MS 64 PCGS. Ex: Bass.
• 1864 Liberty half eagle, PR 64 Cameo NGC.
• 1859-O Liberty eagle, AU 53 PCGS. Ex: Bass.
• 1864 Liberty eagle, AU 55 NGC.
• 1875 Liberty eagle, AU 50 PCGS.
• 1872 Liberty eagle, PR 66 Cameo NGC.
• 1884 Liberty eagle, PR 65 NGC. Ex: Trompeter.
• 1908-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle, MS 63 PCGS.
• 1921 Saint-Gaudens double eagle, MS 62 NGC.
• 1925-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle, MS 64 NGC.
• 1927-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle, MS 63 PCGS.
• 1853 Assay Office twenty dollar, 900 Thous., MS 64 PCGS. K-18, R.2.
• 1851 Humbert fifty dollar, 887 Thous., AU 55 NGC. Target Reverse. K-7, R.7.