Phenomenal Rarities to be Auctioned in Heritage's Platinum Night and Signature Auctions at Central States in St. Louis

Dallas, TX: Magnificent selections of rarities from all series will be auctioned in Heritage's Official Auction of the Central States Numismatic Society convention, being presented by Heritage Auction Galleries May 10-12, 2007 in St. Louis. The auction is highlighted by coins from the Palakika Collection, the Encinitas Collection, the Hoosier Discovery Collection, the Pacific Coast Mint Error Collection, the Cary & Cheryl Porter Collection of Classic Commemoratives, the Southland Collection, and Part Two of the Stecher Collection.

"We received so many incredible rarities," enthused Heritage President Greg Rohan, "that we decided to a add one of our prestigious Platinum Night sessions to our Central States schedule. Featuring the best of the best, this catalog will make every numismatist feel like a child in a candy shop - that is how wonderful the selections are! Overton collectors will be out in force for Lot 2128, the newly discovered 1806 O-130 Half Dollar from The Hoosier Discovery Collection (found by Heritage Senior Cataloger Mark Borckardt.

Gold collectors have a fantastic array of Registry level rarities to entice them, such as Lot 2275, a 1795 Small Eagle $5, MS64 Prooflike NGC, BD-10, one of the two finest survivors certified at NGC.

Another wonderful gold rarity is Lot 2292, an 1827 Half Eagle certified MS66 by NGC, a high R.5 that is the single finest certified for the issue.

"Dozens of other exception gold rarities, many the finest known or in the highest ranks, are included from the Palakika Collection, formed by a dedicated collector over a period of three decades, with all of the coins being off the market for a least a decade."

"As just one indication of the depth of rarities," continued Rohan, "more than a dozen Mint State High Relief Twenties are included. We are gratified by the number of wonderful coins entrusted to Heritage by our clients for inclusion in this significant event. I can promise you that perusing the CSNS catalogs online will uncover dozens of 'must have' coins for your collection."

CSNS highlights:

Lot 2001: 1652 Oak Tree Threepence, Noe-25 AU50 PCGS, Crosby 3-A2, R.6
Ex: Part XII of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, "the finest seen"; Ex: F.C.C. Boyd

Lot 2005: 1776 CURENCY Continental Dollar, Pewter MS64 PCGS
Struck in 1776 as patterns for an expected shipment of silver from France.

Lot 2008: 1792 Getz Pattern Washington Cent, Small Eagle, XF45 PCGS
Robert Morris introduced a bill on Dec. 21, 1791 to place Washington's portrait on U.S. coinage, and hired Peter Getz of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to make patterns.

Lot 2009: 1786 New Jersey Immunis Columbia, MS62 Brown PCGS
The first Immunis Columbia varieties were produced by George Wyon, III, at his mint in Birmingham, England, but Walter Mould must have taken the reverse die with him from Birmingham to America.

Lot 2011: 1793 Half Cent, AU58 NGC, C-1, High R.3
This is an intermediate die state where the earlier punch of the 9 has faded and the fraction is still sharp. This die was presumably cut by Chief Coiner Henry Voight and Joseph Wright.

Lot 2013: 1795 C-1 Lettered Edge Half Cent, MS63 Brown PCGS
Manley Die State 2 with "a gentle bulge" through AME on the reverse; only three certified finer.

Lot 2016: Condition Census 1807 'Comet' Cent, MS63 Brown PCGS
The final year of the Draped Bust series of large cents.

Lot 2026: 1868 Indian Cent, MS66 Red PCGS, Ex: Walsh Collection.
Bold machine doubling can be observed on all of the obverse legends; easily one of the most outstanding business strike 1868 Indian cents that we have ever seen.

Lot 2027: 1871 Indian Cent MS66 Red PCGS, Ex: Walsh Collection.
Beginning in 1857, the government started to redeem half cents and large cents and melt them for recoinage into Indian cents.

Lot 2048: 1792 Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS.
Few coins in the history of U.S. numismatics have been as embellished as the 1792 half disme, nor have such a wonderful story to tell.

Lot 2049: 1792 Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4, VF Details.
In 2003, researchers discovered the 1844 interview summary of John McAllister from his conversation with Adam Eckfeldt, who was present at the time of the striking of the 1792 half dismes. From The Southland Collection.

Lot 2054: 1800 Half Dime, MS65 NGC, V-1, LM-1, R.3
This variety has LIBERTY spelled correctly and evenly spaced; only three certified finer.

Lot 2059: 1796 JR-4 Dime. MS64 NGC, R.4
Star 1, the lowest star on the left, is distant from the hair curls, and this position is diagnostic for the obverse die.

Lot 2061: 1798/7 16 Stars Dime, MS65 NGC, JR-1, R.3
This is the overdate obverse with a small 8 cut over a larger 7, with 13 stars on the obverse and 16 stars on the reverse; only three certified finer.

Lot 2076: 1892 Dime, PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC
The first-year 1892 Barber enjoyed proof coinage of 1,245 pieces.

Lot 2080: 1916-D Mercury Dime, MS66 Full Bands PCGS
One of the finest examples of this key date known, and a very desirable specimen; only six certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2085: 1815 Capped Bust Quarter, MS65 NGC, B-1. Ex: Ashland City Collection.
The premier issue in the Capped Bust quarter series, and popular for first-year type purposes; none certified finer.

Lot 2086: 1818 B-4 Quarter Dollar, MS65 NGC, R.2
A needle-sharp Gem with delicate golden-brown and cream-gray toning.

Lot 2087: 1818 B-2 Quarter Dollar, MS66 NGC
This variety is easily spotted by the wide date, stars close to the border, and the lower left star that almost touches the second fold in the drapery; only one certified finer.

Lot 2088: 1831 B-2 Quarter, Small Letters, MS65 PCGS, R.2
A highly lustrous Gem with brilliant silver luster, satiny surfaces, and no evidence of toning on either side; only fur certified finer.

Lot 2089: 1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter, MS65 PCGS
According to Larry Briggs, "One could spend a lifetime, perhaps two, studying this year alone, as 119 obverse and 120 reverse dies were made for usage..."; only seven certified finer. From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2092: 1870 Quarter, PR67 Deep Cameo NGC, Briggs 2-B
One-thousand proof Seated Liberty quarters were stuck in 1870, and this is the finest known.

Lot 2093: 1882 Quarter, PR67 * Ultra Cameo NGC
Every design element, including the date, stars, and lettering, has intensive silver frost that provides a remarkable black and white appearance; only one finer has been certified.

Lot 2094: 1888 Quarter, PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS
The strength of the mirrored surfaces' contrast with the frosted devices merit PCGS' Deep Cameo designation, the only one assigned to any proof 1888 quarter in any grade.

Lot 2095: 1893 Quarter, PR68* Ultra Cameo NGC
The finest certified of 792 proof strikes.

Lot 2098: 1913 Quarter, PR68 Cameo NGC
Of the 613 proof strikes, only three have been certified PR68 Cameo, with none finer (4/07).

Lot 2101: 1916 Quarter, MS67 Full Head NGC
Few 1916 examples (in absolute terms) were set aside at the time of issue, making it a seldom-encountered date in all grades; none have been certified finer. From The Encinitas Collection.

Lot 2102: 1917-D Type Two Quarter, MS67 Full Head PCGS
Fully lustrous, with frosty silver surfaces accented by pale heather color and splashes of deeper gold toning near the borders; none certified finer. From The Encinitas Collection.

Lot 2106: 1918-S Quarter, MS66 Full Head NGC
Cline's reference on the Standing Liberty quarter series estimates that only about 3% of the issue is struck with Full Head details; only two certified finer. From The Encinitas Collection.

Lot 2107: 1918/7-S Quarter, MS64 PCGS
One of the most famous and popular of all 20th century overdates; only five certified finer.

Lot 2108: 1918/7-S Quarter, MS64 Full Head NGC
J.H. Cline ranks the 1918/7-S quarter the No. 1 issue in the series in terms of both price and rarity, with perhaps 12 struck with full Head definition; none certified finer. From The Encinitas Collection.

Lot 2109: 1919 Standing Liberty Quarter, MS68 FH NGC
This Superb Gem will be appreciated by the connoisseur, with its original frosty luster and brilliant silver surfaces with a touch of champagne toning; the sole Census: 1 in 68, 1 finer (4/07).

Lot 2115: 1926 Quarter MS67 Full Head NGC
Only three MS67 Full Head specimens have been graded at both services combined (4/07). From The Encinitas Collection.

Lot 2118: 1927-D Quarter, MS67 Full Head NGC
One of only 2 certified MS67 Full Head, with none finer (4/07). From The Encinitas Collection.

Lot 2119: 1927-S Quarter Dollar MS65 Full Head PCGS
Only the infamous 1916 quarter has a lower mintage than the 396,000 examples reported for the '27-S. From The Encinitas Collection.

Lot 2121: 1794 Half Dollar, AU50 NGC, O-105a, R.5
While the NGC holder specifies the O-105 variety, the coin is actually the later die state 105a, as evidenced by the die crack from 11 o'clock at the reverse edge through the first T in STATES to the leaf.

Lot 2125: 1795 O-105 Flowing Hair, Small Eagle Half Dollar, MS61 PCGS, R.4
This piece, save for the light patina, must appear remarkably similar to the day it dropped from the dies 212 years ago.

Lot 2127: 1797 Half Dollar, VF20 Details, O-101a, High R.4
This two-year design type displays the draped bust of Liberty on the obverse and a small eagle on the reverse, and is always desired by collectors seeking to complete a type set or half dollar date/variety collection. From The Hoosier Discovery Collection.

Lot 2128: Newly Discovered 1806 O-130 Half Dollar Variety, Pointed 6, Stem VF30 NGC, R.8
This is the discovery piece for the new Overton-130 variety that was found by Heritage Senior Cataloger Mark Borckardt on January 29, 2007. From The Hoosier Discovery Collection.

Lot 2130: 1837 Fifty Cents, MS65 NGC, JR-27
A truly attractive Gem in all respects, with only twelve certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2132: 1836 Reeded Edge Half, PR64 NGC
It is probably a reasonable estimate that fewer than 20 proof 1836 Reeded Edge half dollars exist in all grade levels, with only two or three Gem pieces known.

Lot 2135: 1853 Arrows and Rays Half, MS65 PCGS
An important 19th century type coin; only six certified finer (2/07). From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2137: 1843 Half Dollar, PR64 NGC, Ex: Pittman
David Akers' Census notes just six known examples.

Lot 2140: 1908-O Barber Half Dollar, 'Mumps' Variety, MS68 NGC
The famous Mumps variety shows die swelling evident at the back of Liberty's neck.

Lot 2141: 1897 Barber Half Dollar, PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC
In 1897, 731 proof half dollars were minted, making this a favorite type date.

Lot 2143: 1898 Barber Half Dollar, PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC
A pristine, virtually black-and-white beauty with the barest hint of gold color near the peripheries; none certified finer.

Lot 2144: 1912 Barber Half Dollar, PR68 Star NGC
One of only two coins so graded at NGC, while there are three more pieces of the issue graded PR68 at NGC without the Star designation (4/07).

Lot 2156: 1836 Gobrecht Dollar, Die Alignment I, Plain Edge, Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.1, PR64 PCGS.
One of the most distinctive elements of the Gobrecht dollar is the flight of the eagle upward at a sharp angle. From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2157: 1836 Original Gobrecht Dollar, Die Alignment I, Plain Edge, Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.1, PR64 NGC.
As with the other PR64 Gobrecht dollar above, this piece also lacks the die scratch above the eagle's wing, indicating it was struck in the first production run in early December 1836.

Lot 2159: 1838 Gobrecht Dollar, Name Omitted, Reeded Edge, Die Alignment III, Judd-84 Restrike, Pollock-93, R.5, PR64 NGC
Around 250 restrikes in Die Alignment III were struck in the late 1850s, or during one of Henry Linderman's later tenures as mint director.

Lot 2161: 1864 Seated Dollar, MS65 PCGS
The 1864 is widely recognized as a rarity in mint condition; only one has been certified finer. From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2163: 1860 Seated Dollar, PR65 Cameo PCGS
A splendid example of the No Motto design, suitable for either a specialized Seated Liberty dollar collection or an advanced type set; only five certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2164: 1865 Seated Dollar, PR66 Star Ultra Cameo NGC
From the final year of No Motto Seated dollar production; none certified finer.

Lot 2165: 1875 Trade Dollar, PR66 Cameo NGC
A Type One Reverse, with a berry near the fletchings. None certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2167: 1883 Trade Dollar, PR67 Cameo NGC
One of the finest known examples, with none certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2168: 1883 Trade Dollar, PR67 Cameo PCGS
Although this Superb proof is designated as a Cameo, it is on the verge of qualifying as an Deep Cameo proof specimen; none certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2169: 1879-CC Silver Dollar, MS65 PCGS
The Normal Mintmark variety, with only two certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2173: 1888-O Morgan Dollar, MS67 NGC, Ex: Eliasberg
The single finest-known 1888-O in existence, and the only one to be graded at MS67 by either of the major services. Ex: John G. Mills Collection; J.M. Clapp; John H. Clapp; Clapp estate, 1942; Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Collection.

Lot 2185: 1881 Morgan Dollar, Cameo PR68 NGC
Few can match this piece for its Superb quality; only one certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2188: 1895 Morgan Dollar, PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC
Considered by many to be the King of Morgan dollars, among the finest known.

Lot 2189: 1896 Dollar, PR68 Star Ultra Cameo NGC
Simply a phenomenal and phenomenally attractive piece.

Lot 2190: 1898 Silver Dollar, PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC
The devices have the heaviest imaginable mint frost and the fields have extremely deep mirrors, an amazing white-on-black appearance.

Lot 2192: 1921 Morgan Dollar, Chapman PR65 NGC
This coin is a must-have for the dedicated Morgan dollar proof specialist, especially those who already own the 1895 Morgan proof and the 1878 7 Tail Feathers proofs.

Lot 2193: 1925-S Peace Dollar, MS65 NGC
The strike is also well above average for an S-mint issue in this series with only a little softness in the centers; none certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2195: 1853 Gold Dollar, MS67 PCGS
The design elements are remarkably well struck on both sides of this lovely little jewel.

Lot 2197: 1855 Type Two Gold Dollar, MS66 PCGS
The gold dollar holds a special place in the hearts of collectors. One of only 13 pieces so graded by PCGS with a mere three coins finer (3/07). From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2198: 1857 Type Three Gold Dollar, MS67 PCGS
The 1857 gold dollar in Superb Gem is seldom encountered.

Lot 2205: 1881 Gold Dollar, MS68 PCGS
In 1881, only 7,620 business strike gold dollars were produced by the Philadelphia Mint.

Lot 2207: 1862 Gold Dollar, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS
Just 35 proof dollars were reportedly struck in 1862; none have been certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2208: 1872 Gold Dollar, PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC
The 1872 One dollar proof shows a mintage of 30 pieces, with none certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2213: 1806/4 Quarter Eagle, 8x5 Stars MS63 NGC, Breen-6122, BD-1, High R.4
In 1806, two varieties of quarter eagles were coined, and both are overdates. Census: 2 in 63, 1 finer (4/07).

Lot 2214: 1807 Quarter Eagle, MS62 PCGS, Breen-6124, BD-1, R.3
This is a splendid Mint State piece with frosty luster and brilliant yellow-gold surfaces that exhibit a hint of green; only eight certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2215: 1808 Quarter Eagle, AU Details NCS, Breen-6125, BD-1, R.4
In 1808, just 2,710 quarter eagles were struck.

Lot 2216: 1824/1 Quarter Eagle, MS61 PCGS, Breen-6127, BD-1, R.5
Only one variety of quarter eagle is known for this issue, and it is an overdate from a leftover 1821 obverse die that had not been put to use.

Lot 2220: 1841-C Quarter Eagle, MS62 PCGS, Variety 2-B
An important date in the quarter eagle series, and one of the few Charlotte survivors in Mint State; none certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2224: 1843-O Quarter Eagle, Small Date, Crosslet 4 MS64 PCGS
Seldom found in the finer Mint State grades, and none certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2226: 1847-C Quarter Eagle, MS64 NGC, Variety 8-F
The only known variety of this date, and none certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2232: 1852-O Quarter Eagle, MS63 PCGS
An impressive green-gold piece with fully reflective fields and brilliant luster, with none certified finer.

Lot 2236: 1858-C Quarter Eagle, MS63 PCGS. Variety 18-J.
This coin is rather well defined for a product of the Charlotte Mint, with none certified finer.

Lot 2237: 1859 Type Two Quarter Eagle, New Reverse, MS66 PCGS
The Type Two reverse with smaller arrowheads and letters was introduced in 1859; none certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2239: 1866 Quarter Eagle, MS65 PCGS
Very rare in Mint State, this is the finest known at PCGS. From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2240: 1872-S Quarter Eagle, MS64 PCGS
This Choice example is undoubtedly among the finest 1872-S quarter eagles extant, with none certified finer at PCGS (3/07).

Lot 2241: 1873-S Quarter Eagle, MS64 PCGS
This choice Mint State example, with frosty yellow and orange-gold surfaces and sharp design motifs, is one of the finest existing representatives of the date. Population: 3 in 64, 0 finer (3/07).

Lot 2242: 1883 Quarter Eagle, MS64 PCGS
Just 1,920 business strike quarter eagles were minted, and none have certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2243: 1884 Quarter Eagle, MS65 Prooflike NGC
Tied for finest certified with one other (3/07).

Lot 2244: 1904 Liberty Quarter Eagle, MS68 PCGS
One of a handful of all dates to be certified MS68.

Lot 2245: 1906 Liberty Quarter Eagle, MS68 PCGS
Just eight Liberty quarter eagles have been certified as MS68.

Lot 2246: 1848 Quarter Eagle, PR64 PCGS, Ex: Pittman
The finest known of only three positively identified proofs. Ex: George H. Earle (Henry Chapman, 6/1912), lot 2541; Thomas G. Melish (Abe Kosoff, 4/1956), lot 1181; John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1759.

Lot 2249: 1900 Quarter Eagle, PR68 Cameo NGC
This impressive example is easily among the finest existing proofs of the date, with none certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2256: 1911-D Quarter Eagle, MS63 NGC
A lovely select example that radiates bright luster from brass-gold surfaces, and exhibits a sharp strike.

Lot 2258: 1915 Indian Quarter Eagle, PR66 NGC
This issue represents the final regular issue gold proof of any denomination coined for collectors.

Lot 2261: 1854-D Three Dollar, AU50 NGC, Variety 1-A. Ex: Richmond Collection.
With its extremely low mintage of 1,760 pieces, and the only three dollar gold issue from the Dahlonega Mint, this date is very popular with collectors.

Lot 2265: 1882 Three Dollar, MS65 Prooflike NGC
This splendidly preserved example has frosty devices and flashy fields; only one coin has been certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2268: Three Dollar Gold Piece, PR67 Star Ultra Cameo NGC
Only 36 proofs were produced, and none have been certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2269: 1883 Three Dollar, PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS
A well known rarity among three dollar golds, as only 900 business strikes were struck in addition to 89 proofs. None certified finer (3/07). From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2270: 1887 Three Dollar, Cameo PR67 Star Cameo NGC
This Superb Gem Cameo proof is a conditionally rare item, and one of only two to receive the coveted "Star" designation. From The Dr. Robert J. Loewinger Collection.

Lot 2272: 1879 Flowing Hair Stella, PR66 Cameo PCGS
The stella, or "golden star," is one of America's most desired coins, and only two have been certified finer (3/07). From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2273: 1795 Small Eagle, Rare S/D Variant, BD-5, NCS AU50 Details, R.7
While the S/D reverse was reused on the BD-6 1795 variety, an R.5, this is the single use of this obverse.

Lot 2276: 1797 16 Stars, Small Eagle Five, AU55 NGC, Breen-6420, BD-3, R.6
A very rare coin that Bass-Dannreuther estimates exists only to the extent of 20-25 pieces in all grades; an exceedingly rare and beautiful coin from the early days of U.S. numismatics.

Lot 2278: 1799 BD-2 Half Eagle, Small Stars Reverse, MS63 PCGS, BD-2, High R.5
An important date among early half eagles, and none have been certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2280: 1802/1 Half Eagle, MS64 NGC, Breen-6440, BD-8, R.4
At the MS64 level, this is a significant condition rarity, with only one certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2285: 1811 Small 5 Half Eagle, MS65 NGC, Breen-6464, BD-2, R.3
The 1811 is a relatively common member of the Capped Bust Left series of half eagles, but only one has been certified finer than this exalter example (4/07).

Lot 2287: 1812 Five Dollar, MS65 PCGS, Narrow 5D, Breen-6465, B. 1-A, Miller-117, R.4
1812 half eagles are the final year of this coinage type, and this is an unimprovable example with none certified finer (3/07). From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2289: 1818 Half Eagle, STATESOF Variety, MS64 PCGS, B. 2-B, Miller-124, R.4
Population: 7 in 64, with only one finer (3/07). From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2292: 1827 Half Eagle, MS66 NGC, Breen-6486, BD-1, High R.5
This is the single finest certified for the issue.

Lot 2295: 1840-C Half Eagle, MS60 NGC. Ex: Ashland City. Variety 2-B
The 1840-C is very rare in all grades, with only 70-80 pieces known today, and only two have been certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2297: 1858 Five Dollar, MS65 PCGS
Without question one of the finest known 1858 half eagles. From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2298: 1860-C Half Eagle, MS63 NGC, Variety 28-M
Not many of the 14,813 Charlotte Mint half eagles struck in 1860 have survived; this is the sole MS63, with only one certified finer (4/07).

Lot 2300: 1862-S Five Dollar Gold, MS61 NGC
During the Civil War, production and circulation of gold coins continued on the West coast, and the San Francisco Mint coined 9,500 half eagles in 1862; this is one of just three certified Mint State examples of the date.

Lot 2304: 1892 Liberty Half Eagle, MS67 NGC
A sparkling Superb Gem, with none certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2305: 1901 Liberty Half Eagle, MS67 NGC
This is a superlative Mint State Liberty half eagle of a quality seldom exceeded.

Lot 2306: 1904-S Half Eagle, MS67 PCGS, Ex: Bass
An illustrious coin pedigreed to the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection, and the finest certified at PCGS. From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2308: 1892 Half Eagle, PR66 Star Cameo NGC
The mintage of proof 1892 half eagles was limited to 92 coins, and none have been certified finer.

Lot 2310: 1895 Half Eagle, PR66 Cameo PCGS
An amazing proof half eagle, one of the finest imaginable for this date, or for any date in the Liberty half eagle series, with none certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2318: 1916-S Five Dollar, MS65 PCGS
Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt's Indian half eagle was the direct result of Theodore Roosevelt's effort to change the face of American coinage in the first decade of the 20th century. Population: 8 in 65, 0 finer (3/07). From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2322: 1911 Half Eagle, PR66 NGC
The present example offers the typical, finely grained surfaces, with a light tan-gold coloration.

Lot 2326: 1797 Heraldic Eagle Ten, MS63 NGC, Taraszka-12, BD-4, High R.4
On BD-4 coins, stars 1, 7, and 12 are in a straight line, as are stars 9, 10, and 11; only three have been certified MS63, with none finer (3/07).

Lot 2337: 1803 Ten Dollar, Small Stars Reverse MS61 NGC, Breen-6844, Taraszka-28, BD-3, R.4
In addition to the smaller sized obverse stars, this variety is also attributable by the position of the E in STATES which is almost entirely left of the break in the clouds.

Lot 2338: 1803 Eagle, Small Stars Reverse, MS63 NGC, Breen 1-D, Taraszka-26, BD-1, High R.5
In his years of collecting, Harry Bass was only able to acquire one example, a coin that is on display at the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs; this example is probably the second finest of the die variety.

Lot 2343: Finest Known 1858 Ten Dollar, MS64 PCGS
This is a classic rarity within the Liberty eagle series with just 2,521 examples coined, and this is the finest known survivor. From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2344: 1878-CC Eagle, AU55 PCGS
A Carson City rarity tied for the finest known at PCGS.

Lot 2346: 1896-S Ten Dollar, MS63 PCGS
Of the 123,750 pieces minted, most entered the channels of commerce early on, and only one finer has been certified (3/07).

Lot 2347: 1900 Eagle, MS66 PCGS
The finest known at PCGS. From The Palakika Collection.

Lot 2350: 1907 Wire Rim Eagle, MS64 PCGS
This coin has a premium appearance and will form the centerpiece of an advanced collection of 20th century gold.

Lot 2354: 1909-S Ten Dollar, MS65 PCGS
A rarely seen rarity, with a mere six certified finer.

Lot 2355: 1910-D Eagle, MS66 PCGS
None certified finer.

Lot 2357: 1912 Ten Dollar, MS66 PCGS
The 1912 is the first year of the final iteration of Saint-Gaudens' design for the ten dollar gold piece; only one has been certified higher.

Lot 2360: 1930-S Indian Ten, MS64 PCGS
One of the important rarities in the Indian Head eagle series, this specimen is an appealing piece with fully brilliant and frosty yellow-gold color.

Lot 2361: 1930-S Indian Ten, MS64 PCGS
Another wonderful example of this exceptional rarity.

Lot 2364: 1850-O Double Eagle, AU58 PCGS
The 1850-O is quite popular, both as the first year of issue of the Liberty Head double eagle series and as the first branch mint emission of the type; among the five finest pieces at PCGS.

Lot 2367: 1861 Type One Double Eagle, MS65 PCGS, Ex: H.W. Bass Jr. Collection
A bold, distraction-free strike completes the picture on this incredible and memorable Gem type coin, with only one certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2373: 1883-CC Double Eagle, MS62 PCGS
Choice examples of this Carson City issue are quite rare, with only three pieces finer (4/07).

Lot 2377: 1897 Double Eagle, MS65 PCGS
An exceptional Gem, and perhaps the finest known example of this date.

Lot 2378: 1906 Twenty Dollar, MS65 PCGS
Only one coin has been certified finer out of a low original mintage of 69,596 pieces.

Lot 2380: 1904 Double Eagle, PR64 PCGS
Just 98 proofs were struck, and perhaps half that number have survived; only four have certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2382: 1906 Double Eagle, PR64 Cameo NGC
In the early 20th century, the Mint discouraged the production of contrasting cameo proof coins, especially after 1901; only one Cameo has been certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2389: 1907 High Relief Twenty, Wire Rim, MS65 PCGS
An amazing Gem example with the medallic appearance that was the intent of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Lot 2395: MCMVII High Relief Twenty, Flat Rim MS66 PCGS
The strike is impeccably bold, and close examination with a loupe fails to reveal even the most trivial distractions on this incredibly lovely and exceedingly rare coin.

Lot 2397: 1909 Normal Date Twenty, MS65 PCGS
The present Gem specimen offers a strong strike literally "from head to toe" on the figure of Liberty, complementing superior orange-gold surfaces that show remarkably few contact marks on either side.

Lot 2401: 1909-D Double Eagle, MS66 PCGS
According to Garrett and Guth, many survivors of the 1909-D issue owe their existence to decades of storage in banks in Switzerland, France, and even El Salvador before their repatriation to the United States. Only two certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2402: 1911 Double Eagle, MS67 NGC
Tied for the finest certified.

Lot 2404: 1911-S Twenty, MS66 PCGS
Essentially unimprovable, as PCGS has graded only a single piece finer.

Lot 2405: 1913-D Double Eagle, MS66 PCGS
Heritage has only twice auctioned 1913-D double eagles in this illustrious grade, and none have been certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2406: 1913-S Double Eagle, MS65 PCGS
One of the most important condition rarities in the entire series, only one coin has been certified finer (3/07).

Lot 2416: 1929 Double Eagle, MS64 PCGS
This is the beginning of the end in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series.

Lot 2427: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. MS60 NGC, Kagin-4, High R.5
An important example of California Gold Rush history, this important territorial issue is listed on page 349 of the 2007 Guide Book.

Lot 2433: 1855 Wass-Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head, AU55 NGC. K-7, R.6
This is a delightful example of the Small Head $20 issue of 1855.

Lot 2440: Enigmatic Manhattan Silver Ingot
We direct you to www.HA.com for a lengthy description of this perplexing rarity.

Lot 2441: Louis & Mac Kay Silver Ingot
Another incredible piece of western Americana that need additional research.

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