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Press Release - July 5, 2005
Heritage Opens Official 2005 San Francisco ANA Signature Auction
DALLAS, TEXAS: Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc., the Official Auctioneer of the American Numismatic Association's 2005 San Francisco World's Fair of MoneyTM convention, has posted their Signature Auction catalog to their HeritageCoins.com website. The auction is now open and available for bidding by Heritage's 150,000+ registered bidder-members.
"This will be an amazing auction," enthused Heritage President Greg Rohan. "The auction starts on Wednesday evening, and our incredible Platinum Night session will take place on Thursday evening, July 28th. Among the auction highlights can be found some simply astonishing items, such as a complete ten-piece Proof Set from 1843, or a 1792 Half Disme NGC MS 63, an 1841 Quarter Eagle certified by NGC as PR65 Ultra Cameo, a 1907 $10 Rolled Edge certified MS66 PCGS, or the #1 first-struck Panama-Pacific set. Our consignors have entrusted Heritage with many treasures."
"The ten-piece 1843 Proof Set, with its original case, is one of only two known complete," continued Rohan. The coins have been certified by NGC as PR62 to PR64. The set was possibly presented by President Tyler to an unknown dignitary, and its pedigree includes such luminaries as Winsor, Chapman Brothers, David, B. Max Mehl; Stoddard; Colonel E.H.R. Green; Neil, and Amon G. Carter Jr. and Sr. What fabled history!"
1843 Half Cent: Original. PR62 BN NGC, Breen-1. Large Berries in the wreath
1843 Cent: PR64 BN NGC, Newcomb-14;
1843 Half Dime: PR64 NGC;
1843 Dime: PR64 NGC;
1843 Quarter: PR64 NGC;
1843 Half Dollar: PR63 NGC;
1843 Silver Dollar: PR62 NGC;
1843 Quarter Eagle: PR64 Cameo NGC;
1843 Half Eagle: PR64 Cameo NGC;
1843 Eagle: PR63 Cameo NGC;
1792 Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4, MS63 NGC
"The 1792 Half Disme is one of the fabled issues in American numismatics" added Heritage Co-Chairman Steve Ivy. "This is one of the most significant and historically important coins produced by our young Federal government - in fact, it is truly the first documented coin issue of the United States. The names of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton swirl through the story, as do Mount Vernon, Monticello, Philadelphia, New York. This could well be one of the coins that Jefferson is believed to have delivered to Washington at Mount Vernon on his way from Monticello to Philadelphia.
"Who can fail to be interested in the very first 1915-S Panama-Pacific Set to be struck," added Heritage Co-Chairman Jim Halperin. "These wonderful coins are accompanied by documentation asserting their claim to first striking, as well as many other fascinating items. The grades are also sure to please: Half Dollar, MS65 NGC; Gold Dollar, MS66 NGC; $2.50 MS65 NGC; $50 Round, MS64 NGC; $50 Octagonal, MS63 NGC; and they are also accompanied by an interesting 1915 Florida Exposition Fund Medal, HK-404, MS65 NGC. All the specimens were placed in a special gold presentation case by Shreve & Co."
1841 $2.50 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC
"Another major American rarity in our ANA Signature Auction is the 1841 proof Quarter Eagle," continued Rohan, "is the so-called "Little Princess. There was no record of its mintage in the Annual Report of the Director of the Mint for 1841, although one example was included in the Mint Cabinet that ultimately was transferred to the Smithsonian Institution. While some numismatists suggested that the 1841 Quarter Eagle was actually produced in 1842, its inclusion in the Eckfeldt and Dubois reference proves otherwise.
Numismatists looking for an important research project should note that the reverse of both this 1841 Quarter Eagle and the 1843 Proof Quarter Eagle, also offered in this ANA auction, are both from the same die (as was a Proof 1846 Quarter Eagle). This masterpiece's pedigree includes Bass, Menjou, Schermerhorn, Friedberg, and Graves; the new owner will be able to add his name to this illustrious list!"
1907 $10 Rolled Edge, MS66 PCGS
"Unlike the 1907 Wire Rim," added Halperin, "the 1907 Rolled Edge Eagle was intended by the Mint for general circulation. Probably 31,550 pieces were minted, but all were melted except for 42 examples - saved either through the Assay Commission or through collectors with inside connections at the Mint. This is an incredibly important coin for the advanced Indian Eagle collector."
"Heritage's 2005 ANA Signature Auction,' concluded Rohan, "features an incredibly strong list of anchor consignments among our 200+ consignors. The William Bickel Collection contains a large number of simply astonishing high-quality Lincoln Cents. The Alan Bingel Collection of Gold & Silver Ingots contains exciting examples of this once neglected (but now so important) area of numismatics - and this is just Part One. The Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold is one of the strongest ever formed, with many of the pieces coming to market for the first time in three decades. The Melrose Bay Collection has one wonderful type coin after another, the results of a multi-generational family effort. The Robert Moreno Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollar is full of "Finest Known" and "Tied for Finest Known" specimens, and is so impressive that it leads off our Platinum night offerings. The Edward O'Neill Collection of Liberty Double Eagles is a wonderful specialized collection of Type One examples. Finally, Dr. John L. Pellegrini's Collection of Liberty Seated Dollars is a perfect example of what can be accomplished over many years with a discerning eye and absolute dedication."
Additional ANA Signature Auction highlights:
1737 CONNECTICVT Higley Copper, THE VALVE OF THREEPENCE VF35 NGC Breen-238, Crosby Plate VIII-18, Freidus 1.2-A
1776 $1 Continental Dollar, CURENCY, Pewter MS63 PCGS. Newman 1-C, R.3.
From The Melrose Bay Collection
1793 Chain Cent AMERICA AU55 PCGS. S-3, Low R.3. Die State III. "Leaning R" variety.
From The Melrose Bay Collection
1793 Chain Cent AMERI. AU50 NGC, S-1, R.4.
1873 Cent Doubled LIBERTY MS65 Red and Brown PCGS, Snow-1
1910-S Cent MS67 Red PCGS
From The William Bickel Collection of Lincoln Cents
1922 No D Cent Strong Reverse MS64 Red and Brown NGC, FS-013.2.
1955/55 Cent Doubled Die MS65 Red PCGS
From The William Bickel Collection of Lincoln Cents
1955/55 Cent Doubled Die MS65 Red PCGS
1794 Half Dime MS65 PCGS. V-1, LM-1, R.6.
From The Melrose Bay Collection
1937-D Nickel Three-Legged MS66 NGC, FS-020.2.
1844 Dime PR64 NGC, Ex: Richmond College
1901-S Quarter MS66 Star NGC, Type Three Reverse
1797 Half Dollar XF40 PCGS, O-101a, R.5.
1797 Half Dollar AU55 NGC. O-101a, R.5.
From The Melrose Bay Collection
1826 Half Dollar PR64 PCGS, O-101, R.7
1919-D Half Dollar MS65 PCGS Ex: Jack Lee Collection;
From the Robert Moreno Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1921-S Half Dollar MS65 NGC. The King of the Walkers.
From the Robert Moreno Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1840 $1 PR63 NGC
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1841 $1 MS62 NGC
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1841 $1 PR63 NGC
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1842 $1 PR63 NGC. Ex: Larry Share Collection
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1843 $1 PR64 NGC
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1844 $1 PR64 NGC.
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1845 $1 PR62 PCGS.
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1849 $1 PR64 NGC
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1850 $1 PR64 PCGS, Open 5
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1851 $1 MS63 NGC.
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1851 $1 Restrike PR64 PCGS. Ex: Amon G. Carter Jr.
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1852 $1 Restrike PR63 PCGS. Ex: Amon G. Carter, Jr.
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1859-S $1 MS60 PCGS.
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1870-CC $1 MS63 PCGS.
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1873-CC $1 MS61 NGC. Ex: Eliasberg
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection of Seated Dollars
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 MS66 PCGS, Top 100 Variety.
1895 $1 PR64 PCGS
From the Dr. John L. Pellegrini Collection
1802/1 $2.50 MS63 PCGS, Breen-6118, Bass-3007, R.4.
1831 $2.50 MS66 Star NGC, Ex: Sweet Collection.
1841 $2.50 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC, Ex: Harry Bass; Adolphe Menjou; Schermerhorn;
1858 $2.50 PR65 Cameo PCGS, Ex: Eliasberg; Mills; Clapp; Buss
1859 $2.50 PR66 PCGS, Old Reverse. Ex: Bass
1894 $2.50 PR68 Deep Cameo NGC
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, R.3, 6, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS
1795 $5 Small Eagle AU58 NGC, Blundered S over D Rev. B-6414, B. 4-D, Miller-6
1795 $5 Small Eagle MS62 PCGS, Breen-6412, B. 1-B, Miller-2, R.4.
1795 $5 Small Eagle AU58 PCGS, Breen-6412, B. 2-C, Miller-4, R.5.
From The Melrose Bay Collection
1795 $5 Large Eagle AU58 PCGS, Breen-6423, B. 7-X, Miller-15, R.7.
1808 $5 MS64 PCGS, Breen-6456, B. 4-A, Miller-106, R.5.
1810 $5 Small Date, Small 5 AU58 NGC, Breen-6461, B. 2-B, Miller-111, R.7.
1820 $5 Square 2 MS64 PCGS, B. 2-B, Miller-132, R.6.
1842-C $5 Small Date AU55 NGC, Variety 4-C, Die State I
1842-C $5 Small Date AU58 PCGS, Variety 4-C.
1855-D $5 Large D MS64 NGC, Large mint. Variety 32-AA
1856-C $5 MS63 PCGS, Variety 24-J
1795 $10 13 Leaves. ANACS AU Details
1795 $10 13 Leaves AU58 NGC. B. 1-A, Taraszka-1, R.3.
From The Melrose Bay Collection
1796 $10 AU55 PCGS, Breen-6832, B. 1-A, Taraszka-6, R.4.
1907 $10 Rolled Edge MS66 PCGS
1850-O $20 MS60 NGC.
Highlights from the Edward O'Neil Collection of Liberty Double Eagles
1853 $20 MS63 NGC.
Highlights from the Edward O'Neil Collection of Liberty Double Eagles
1853/2 $20 MS61 S.S. Central America PCGS.
Highlights from the Edward O'Neil Collection of Liberty Double Eagles
1858 $20 MS63 NGC.
Highlights from the Edward O'Neil Collection of Liberty Double Eagles
1860-O $20 AU58 NGC.
Highlights from the Edward O'Neil Collection of Liberty Double Eagles
1861-S $20 Paquet Reverse XF45 NGC
1862 $20 MS64 NGC. The Finest Known
Highlights from the Edward O'Neil Collection of Liberty Double Eagles
1876 $20 PR63 Cameo NGC, Double Struck. Ex: Trompeter
1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Round MS63 PCGS
1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Octagonal MS63 PCGS
A second 1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Octagonal MS63 PCGS
1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Octagonal MS67 NGC, Finest Known.
(1837-42) G$1 C.Bechtler, N Reversed MS61 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
(1837-42) $5 C.Bechtler, 134G, With Star AU58 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
(1849) $10 Miners' Bank. AU58 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. "Ten Dol." AU Details, Repaired, Improperly Cleaned, NCS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
Anonymous Assayer "1849" Ten Dollar Gold Ingot AU55 Uncertified.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1849 $2.50 Mormon AU53 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1849 $2.50 Mormon Quarter Eagle MS62 NGC
1849 $5 Oregon Exchange Co. VF Details, Mount Removed, NCS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1850 $5 Mormon AU55 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1850 $5 Mormon XF45 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1850 $5 Baldwin AU55 PCGS
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1851 $10 Baldwin AU Details, Tooled, Improperly Cleaned, NCS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1851 $50 LE Humbert, 880 Thous. XF40 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1851 $50 LE Humbert, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--ASSAYER Inverted--MS61 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1851 $50 RE Humbert, 887 Thous. XF Details, Repaired, NCS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1851 $50 LE Humbert, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. XF45 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. MS61 NGC, K-5, Low R.5.
1851 $5 Shultz & Co. AU Details, Environmental Damage, NCS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1852 $50 Assay Office, 887 Thous. AU55 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1854 $20 Kellogg & Co. AU55 PCGS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1860 $5 Mormon AU58 NGC.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1860 $10 Clark, Gruber & Co. AU58 NGC.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. AU50 Details, Rim Filed, NCS.
From the Great Western Collection of Territorial Gold
Bars & Ingots
Silver Chamber Mine silver ingot, a unique Nevada Territory silver ingot
From the Alan Bingel Collection of Gold & Silver Ingots, Part One
Huhn & Luckhardt copper-silver-gold ingot found in Waco, Texas
From the Alan Bingel Collection of Gold & Silver Ingots, Part One. Probably unique.
Kellogg & Humbert Assayers Gold Bar, No. 846. 90.42 Oz. Ex: S.S. Central America
1933 United States Assay Office, New York Gold Ingot. 20.11 ounces. 999.8 Fine.
Prices realized, lot descriptions, and full-color photography from past auctions can be viewed in the Permanent Auction Archives on Heritage's website, HeritageCoins.com.
To purchase these catalogs, please contact Nicole Jewell at 1-800 US COINS (872-6467) ext. 272 or write her in care of Heritage Numismatic Auctions Inc., 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas, Texas, 75219.
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