$19mm+ Platinum Night! Heritage ANA Auction Approaches $29 Million

Dallas, TX: Heritage's 36th Official ANA Auction was a resounding success, with current prices realized for the 3,500 lots of $27,386,314. Held August 8-10 at the 2007 Milwaukee World's Fair of Money, the auction was highlighted by a Platinum Night session of important coins which realized $19.4 million by itself. The auction sessions took place at the Midwest Airlines Center, 400 West Wisconsin Ave in Milwaukee. Continuing Post Auction Buys , combined with the results of an exciting Dallas Final Session that was viewed in Milwaukee, are expected to bring total prices realized for all auctions to nearly $29 million. Individual prices realized, lot descriptions, and full color images can be viewed in the Permanent Auction Archives at www.HA.com.

"Heritage's Official ANA Auction was a marvelous event," noted Heritage President Greg Rohan. "Some 350 consignors participated, as did more than six thousand bidders. Among the $27 million of numismatic treasures sold in Milwaukee were coins in all price ranges. Star performers were four coins each realizing more than a quarter million dollars each, plus the auction contained dozen of coins valued into six-figures. With the overall quality of significant rarities so high, this was a really great event for Registry buying."

"The incredible Pacific Rim Collection," concluded Rohan, "featuring fifteen $50 Territorial 'slugs' (plus one half-union pattern!) brought exceptional prices, as did Part One of Phil Kaufman's superlative collection of Early Seated Proof Sets (1839-1858)."

Additional anchor consignments in the Milwaukee 2007 ANA Signature and Platinum Night Auctions included: The Belle Glade Collection, Part Two; The DAX Collection; The Diamond Head Collection, and The Diamond Head Registry Collection of Prooflike Morgan Dollars; The Frank DuVall Collection of U.S. Commemoratives; The Jerry and Shelly Ferrero Collection; The Julian Collection; The Laguna Niguel Collection, Part One; The Cary & Cheryl Porter Collection, Part Three; The Santa Fe Collection; The Stephen L. Schechter Collection of Bechtler Territorial Gold; The Arnold & Harriet Collection; and The Carlton Woods Collection

Milwaukee 2007 ANA Signature and Platinum Night Auction highlights:

Lot 1537: 1781 Libertas Americana Medal in Silver, MS64 PCGS
Silver. Betts-615. 47.5 mm. 57.22 gm.
Perhaps the single most important early American medal.
Price Realized: $149,500

Lot 1565: 1872 Cent, MS66 Red PCGS
Aside from the 1877, this is the toughest issue to find today; one of two 1872s graded MS66 Red at PCGS, with none finer.
Price Realized: $126,500

Lot 1569: 1877 Cent, MS66 Red PCGS
Tied for Finest Known. From The Santa Fe Collection.
Price Realized: $149,500

Lot 1584: 1864 Two Cent Piece, Small Motto, PR64 Red PCGS
This is the first coin denomination to bear IN GOD WE TRUST, with an estimated mintage of 12-15 pieces. The finest known example is destined for one of the finest American cabinets Ex: Richmond Collection.
Price Realized: $48,875

Lot 1597: 1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS66 PCGS
A key-date, perennially popular rarity exhibiting every characteristic of genuine examples, and virtually unimprovable.
Price Realized: $80,500

Lot 1599: 1792 Half Disme, Judd-7, VF25 PCGS
One of the most famous early American coins, with its rich association with George Washington.
Price Realized: $86,250

Lot 1622: 1804 Dime, 14 Stars on Reverse, AU58 NGC JR-2, R.5
Ex: the James A. Stack Collection, the single finest at either service, and likely to be the finest known.
Price Realized: $184,000

Lot 1675: 1794 50C AU58 PCGS, O-106, R.6
This AU58 is perhaps the finest known of the O-106 variety. Ex: Earle; Gilhousen
Price Realized: $204,125

Lot 1709: 1794 $1, VG10 PCGS, B-1, BB-1, R.4
Ex: C.L. Arnold Estate;
Price Realized: $132,250

Lot 1717: 1798 $1 Small eagle, 13 Stars, AU58 PCGS, B-1a, BB-82, R.3
BB-82 is historically significant as the final Small Eagle dollar marriage, as well as the only Small Eagle marriage with just 13 obverse stars, and tied for the honor of finest PCGS-certified with two others.
Price Realized: $230,000

Lot 1770: 1899 $1 PR69 NGC
Such a numerical grade essentially means that the coin is perfect; this is the single finest proof 1899 Morgan dollar graded by NGC or PCGS, and one of the top 18 examples of any date in the series.
Price Realized: $126,500

Lot 1781: 1840 Drapery Quarter PR65 NGC
A remarkable and extremely rare issue, tied with the Pittman coin for the finest of just three known pieces and the only two that are available to collectors. From The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets, Part One.
Price Realized: $149,500

Lot 1784: 1853 Arrows Dime PR66 NGC
Undoubtedly the finest known 1853 proof dime, with exceptional mirrors and amazing eye appeal. From The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets, Part One.
Price Realized: $97,750

Lot 1785: 1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter, PR66 Cameo NGC
The 1853 issues are considered the rarest and most desirable Seated Liberty proofs. Only one coin has been certified finer. From The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets, Part One.
Price Realized: $276,000

Lot 1786: 1853 Arrows and Rays Half Dollar PR66 NGC
The finest certified proof 1853 half dollar, and the only Premium Gem certified by NGC or PCGS. Ex: Norweb; The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets, Part One.
Price Realized: $149,500

Lot 1787: 1853 $1 Restrike Seated Dollar PR66 Star Cameo NGC
The amazing cameo contrast of this piece is as strong and bold as any proof Seated dollar we have ever seen, regardless of the date. Clearly the finest proof 1853 dollar known, the Ex: New Netherlands Coin Co.; Pittman; The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets, Part One.
Price Realized: $184,000

Lot 1790: 1854 Arrows Quarter PR66 NGC
Ex: John G. Mills (S.H. and H. Chapman, 4/1904); J.M. Clapp; John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate via Stack's (1942); Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1456. From The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets, Part One.
Price Realized: $138,000

Lot 1800: 1858 Quarter PR67 NGC
The Kaufman Superb Gem proof ranks high in the lineup of proof 1858 quarters, and is probably the finest known; it is the best certified by NGC over 20 years of certification.
Ex: Eliasberg, Sr. From The Phil Kaufman Collection of Early Proof Sets, Part One.
Price Realized: $92,000

Lot 1805: 1849 Gold Dollar No L MS68 NGC
The official mintage of the No L gold dollar is 1,000 pieces, all struck on May 8, 1849.
Price Realized: $51,750

Lot 1847: 1858 $2.50 PR66 Cameo NGC
Certified PR66 Cameo, the only PR66 example at either service, with none finer.
Price Realized: $103,500

Lot 1871: 1854-D $3 AU58 NGC
Pedigreed to the celebrated Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, now from the DAX Collection.
Price Realized: $51,750

Lot 1890: 1879 Flowing Hair $4 Stella, Judd-1635, PR55 NGC
From the Jerry and Shelly Ferrero Collection.
Price Realized: $86,250

Lot 1891: 1879 $4 Flowing Hair PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS, Judd-1635
This impressive Gem stella has deeply mirrored fields with frosted devices.
Price Realized: $207,000

Lot 1894: 1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, AU58 NGC
Accompanied by an old envelope that shows it was purchased as Uncirculated for $200!
Price Realized: $63,250

Lot 1898: 1806 $5 Round Top 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, MS64 NGC
Exceeded by only by a single MS65 at NGC.
Price Realized: $40,250

Lot 1939: 1897 $5 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC
With its incredible eye appeal and wonderful condition, this half eagle ranks as one of the most desirable examples of its kind; only one certified finer.
Price Realized: $47,294

Lot 1944: 1916-S $5 MS66 PCGS
A memorable coin, tied with two others at PCGS as the finest of the issue.
Price Realized: $60,375

Lot 1949: 1795 $10 13 Leaves, BD-1, AU55 NGC
The absence of adjustment marks or abrasions provides great eye appeal; From The Laguna Niguel Collection, Part One.
Price Realized: $57,500

Lot 1951: 1796 $10 BD-1, AU50 PCGS
The only known die pair of 4,146 minted in 1796.
Price Realized: $69,000

Lot 1954: 1797 $10 Large Eagle BD-3, MS62 NGC
The finest known of just 40 to 50 examples known of this die combination, the rarest the year.
Price Realized: $74,750

Lot 1974: 1870-CC $10 AU50 NGC
This is a coin of consummate rarity, representing a special prize that should be afforded ample consideration.
Price Realized: $48,875

Lot 1982: 1866 $10 PR65 PCGS
The year 1866 is one of the pivotal dates in numismatics, with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST added to many reverses struck later in the year; this is a gem survivor of only 30 proofs struck.
Price Realized: $138,000

Lot 1987: 1907 $10 Wire Rim MS66 PCGS
The 1907 Wire Rim ten represents the first attempt by Augustus Saint-Gaudens to execute an Indian Head design in U.S. gold; only three certified finer.
Price Realized: $92,000

Lot 1991: 1908 $10 No Motto MS67 NGC
From The Belle Glade Collection, Part Two; none certified finer.
Price Realized: $69,000

Lot 1998: 1909-D $10 MS66 PCGS
Ex: Duckor Collection, only 2 certified finer.
Price Realized: $48,875

Lot 2006: 1915-S $10 MS65 NGC
The low-mintage 1915-S is one of the key dates to the Indian Head ten dollar series; From The Belle Glade Collection, Part Two.
Price Realized: $48,875

Lot 2007: 1916-S $10 MS67 PCGS
No finer pieces have been seen; From The Belle Glade Collection, Part Two.
Price Realized: $115,000

Lot 2010: 1854 $20 Large Date MS64 NGC
A remarkable MS64, the finest certified.
Price Realized: $80,500

Lot 2026: 1872 $20 MS64 NGC
None certified finer at either service.
Price Realized: $69,000

Lot 2036: 1884-S $20, MS65 PCGS
The single finest certified at PCGS.
Price Realized: $46,000

Lot 2047: 1875 $20 PR63 Cameo PCGS
One of only 20 proof coins minted, from one of the most important years in U.S. numismatics in terms of gold rarities.
Price Realized: $115,000

Lot 2050: 1904 $20 PR64 Cameo NGC
Only four certified finer.
Price Realized: $43,125

Lot 2052: 1906 $20 PR64 Cameo PCGS
Only one certified finer.
Price Realized: $41,400

Lot 2062: 1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS65 NGC
An incredibly appealing representative of this highly sculptural and widely praised design.
Price Realized: $43,125

Lot 2063: 1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS65 NGC
The bountiful luster alternately shades the highpoints and highlights the fields.
Price Realized: $40,250

Lot 2067: 1907 $20 High Relief, PR67 Star NGC
High in the condition census, tied for the fourth finest known.
Price Realized: $161,000

Lot 2072: 1913 $20 MS65 PCGS
The finest certified.
Price Realized: $46,000

Lot 2074: 1920-S $20 MS65 PCGS
This important 1920-S Saint-Gaudens $20 is among the handful of finest known of this series rarity.
Price Realized: $264,500

Lot 2077: 1924-D $20 MS65 NGC
Only two certified finer at NGC; From The Belle Glade Collection, Part Two.
Price Realized: $43,125

Lot 2078: 1924-D $20 MS65 PCGS
Only one certified finer at PCGS.
Price Realized: $71,300

Lot 2084: 1927-S $20 MS66 PCGS
This is a marvelous example of one of the premier rarities in the series, based on absolute rarity rather than just conditional rarity.
Price Realized: $184,000

Lot 2085: 1929 $20 MS65 PCGS
The two services have seen only six Premium Gems.
Price Realized: $83,375

Lot 2089: 1912 $20 PR67 NGC
This piece is high within the Condition Census, and probably one of the half-dozen or so finest specimens known.
Price Realized: $83,375

Lot 2090: 1900 Lafayette Dollar, Discovery DuVall 4-E coin, ANACS MS60 Details
Presumed unique, the only known survivor from either the obverse or reverse die; From The Frank DuVall Collection of U.S. Commemoratives.
Price Realized: $18,400

Lot 2100: 1915-S Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Octagonal MS64 PCGS
This piece has especially pronounced mint luster, more frosted than usually seen on Pan-Pac fifties.
Price Realized: $83,375

Lot 2106: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. 50 Rev., K-1, MS62 NGC
Of the four varieties identified for the Lettered Edge versions of the Humbert octagonal fifties, only three are collectible, and the K-1 is the most difficult to locate in any condition. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $287,500

Lot 2107: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Lettered Edge, 880 Thous., No 50 on Reverse, K-2, MS63 NGC
This coin is of the first type struck at the new Assay Office: the fifty dollar ingot, as it was officially called (before other names such as "slug," "adobe," and "quintuple eagle.") From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $264,500

Lot 2108: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Lettered Edge, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--ASSAYER Inverted-K-4, VF35 PCGS
High R.5 for the variety, and possibly unique as an edge error. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $48,875

Lot 2109: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Lettered Edge, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--AUGUSTUS Inverted-K-4, MS60 NGC
A possibly unique subvariety of great importance to specialists. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $126,500

Lot 2110: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Lettered Edge, 887 Thous. 50 Rev., K-4, MS62 NGC
This piece comes from early in the rapid evolution of the Humbert-Assay Office varieties from a slow, labor-intensive manual production process requiring many steps to a fine-tuned, high-speed production that nearly equaled that of the Philadelphia Mint, which was the state of the coinage art at that time. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $207,000

Lot 2111: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Reeded Edge, Target Reverse, 880 Thous., K-5, AU58 NGC
An appealing near-mint state 'Slug' from The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $48,875

Lot 2112: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., K-6, MS61 NGC
The Kagin-5 (.880 fine) and Kagin-6 (.887 fine) varieties are the first of the Reeded Edge varieties, distinguished from one another by the fineness. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $86,250

Lot 2113: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., K-7, AU58 NGC
An important example, possibly condition census. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $63,250

Lot 2115: 1852 Humbert Fifty Dollar Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., K-11, MS61 NGC
This variety, like all of the Humbert-Assay Office fifties, is rare in any condition, and doubly rare in Mint State. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $138,000

Lot 2116: 1852 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous., K-13, MS62 NGC
A condition census rarity from Gold Rush California representing a significant opportunity, with none certified finer. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $115,000

Lot 2117: 1852 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous., K-14, AU58 NGC
This was the last of the Assay Office 'Slugs.' From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $54,625

Lot 2118: 1852 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous., K-14, MS60 NGC
An appealing representative of this late issue in the Moffat-Humbert-Assay Office saga. From The Pacific Rim Collection.
Price Realized: $92,000

Lot 2122: 1851 Baldwin Ten Dollar, K-4, MS62 NGC
Possibly the finest known survivor of the variety.
Price Realized: $172,500

Lot 2148: 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar Lettered Edge, 887 Thous. 50 Rev., K-4, MS60 NGC
A pleasing example with fully brilliant greenish yellow-gold color and substantial luster.
Price Realized: $103,500

Lot 2152: 1852 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, K-13, 887 Thous., K-13, MS62 NGC
The next-to-the-last of $50 varieties, tied for the finest certified at NGC.
Price Realized: $109,250

Lot 2155: 1849 Mormon Quarter Eagle, K-1, AU53 PCGS
This is among the first Western gold issues, and a reminder of the integral part Mormons played in the early days of the California Gold Rush.
Price Realized: $74,750

Lot 2157: 1850 Mormon Five Dollar, K-5, AU58 NGC
A startlingly original coin with problem-free surfaces that are highly lustrous and tinged with lilac and amber hues.
Price Realized: $57,500

Lot 2158: 1860 $5 Mormon Five Dollar, K-6, AU55 PCGS
The later Mormon coinage was made from gold mined in Colorado.
Price Realized: $74,750

Lot 2167: 1855 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar, K-9, VF30 PCGS
Green-gold surfaces exhibit traces of luster near the devices despite extensive circulation.
Price Realized: $40,250

Lot 2171: Unmarked Kellogg & Humbert Gold Ingot
A most unusual ingot lacking an assayer's imprint, from S.S. Central America; the top side reads: No 792 / 28.66 Oz / 955 FINE / $565.79.
Price Realized: $63,250

Lot 2172: 107-Ounce Kellogg & Humbert Gold Ingot
Called 'The Golden Brick' in Ford, ex: Sotheby s 1999.
Price Realized: $138,000

Lot 2176: 1840 Master Die Trial for Undated (1840) Quarter, Judd-110, and a companion white metal uniface hub trial.
A unique pair destined for the finest pattern collection; the pedigree includes: Mickley; Cohen; Parmelee; Woodside; Woodin; 1914 ANS Exhibit; King Farouk; and Judd.
Price Realized: $69,000

Lot 2183: 1872 Amazonian Pattern Quarter, Judd-1195, PR64 PCGS
William Barber's famous Amazonian design with Liberty seated, facing left, her right hand touching the head of a spread-wing eagle, sword in left hand. Ex: Heifetz
Price Realized: $54,625

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