Dec 13, 2017 | Auctions, News
Corrected on December 14, 2017
David Lawrence Rare Coins has brokered one of the rarest U.S. gold issues from the 19th Century. Graded by PCGS Proof 66 Cameo, DLRC placed an 1879 Coiled Hair $4 Gold Stella for just over $1,000,000. This transaction solidified the coin as one of the newest members of the PCGS Million Dollar Coin Club. Last sold in January 2014 for $851,875 in public auction, the coin had been held off the market for a few years and was recently acquired on behalf of the collector from a New Jersey dealer.
1879 Coiled Hair Stella PCGS Proof 66 Cameo sold by DLRC in excess of $1 million
John Brush, President of David Lawrence, reported, “a valued client and collector that we’ve had the privilege of working with in recent years contacted us in his search for a Coiled Hair Stella. Thanks to our long-standing relationships with dealers throughout the country, we were able to locate this piece quickly, and we were excited to marry the coin and the collector. All the parties involved were extremely pleased with our efficiency and handling of this transaction.”
About the $4 “Stella” Gold Pieces
The $4 Stellas of 1879 and 1880 are technically considered “pattern” coinage, but are treated and collected as regular-issue proof gold pieces. Named “Stella” for the Italian word “star” depicted on the reverse, the coins were originally conceived by John A. Kasson with help from Dr. William Wheeler Hubbell, and were to be used for international trade. However, the coins did not gain public acceptance and the production was halted. There are two varieties: Coiled Hair and Flowing Hair, with Coiled Hair being the rarer of the two. The 1879 Coiled Hair is the second rarest date, behind the 1880, and only twelve examples are known to have been struck.
“In the current marketplace, high end coins of major rarities are becoming increasingly harder to locate,” continued Brush. “As collectors and investors once again are returning to collectibles, we’ve seen record results in many public auctions and in private transactions. So, when collectors let us know their current Want Lists, we work hard to locate special coins such as the Coiled Hair Stella.”
This example of the 1879 Coiled Hair Stella can be traced back several generations as it was once part of the fabled Garrett and Buddy Ebsen Collections. A premium gem with well-struck devices, the lightest softness is noticed on some hair strands due to the typical planchet striations. Frosty surfaces with wonderful cameo contrasts and deeply-mirrored fields, the eye-appeal of this piece is nearly unmatched.
About David Lawrence Rare Coins
David Lawrence Rare Coins, founded in 1979, is an industry leader in the trading and auctioning of U.S. rare coins certified by PCGS, NGC, and CAC.
The company has handled legendary rarities of United States numismatics including two examples of the 1894-S Barber dime, a gem 1876-CC twenty cent piece, the finest known 1901-S Barber quarter, one of the twelve known 1870-S Seated dollars, and the finest certified 1796 No Pole Liberty Cap half cent. They also helped to assemble and sell the Richmond Collection, a group that realized $25 million at their public auction.
DLRC holds weekly internet auctions and offers sellers the options of direct sale or consignment to auction.
DLRC is located in Virginia Beach, VA, and offers products via their website (www.davidlawrence.com), trade shows, Amazon, and on eBay (davidlawrencerarecoins).
Dec 1, 2017 | Auctions
Lot #26: 1890 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS PR68 CAC from the Bubbabells Collection
The first 100+ lots of the sale present two anchors, starting with the Bubbabells Collection—the current #2 Basic U.S. Design Type Set, including Gold on the PCGS Set Registry and the York Collection—a neat assemblage of key date issues, including condition rarities from the Carson City mint in both silver and gold. The remaining lots contain hand selected coins from a number of numismatic enthusiasts. There are a number of finest and tied for finest graded examples, key dates, beautifully preserved type coins and rare patterns that will delight any collector, advanced and novice alike. The sale features the JBR Collection, a PCGS Registry Set of Carson City Morgan dollars and the AMG Collection of Proof Barber Dimes, which is currently among the top PCGS sets on the Registry, and all are CAC approved.
All told there are 392 lots that will cross the auction block, and the list below represents just a few highlights:
Lot 26. 25C 1890 PR68 CAC From the Bubbabells Collection
Lot 37. $1 1799/8 15 Star Reverse. PCGS MS62 From the Bubbabells Collection
Lot 50 $5 1897-S PCGS MS67+ CAC From the Bubbabells Collection
Lot 61 5C 1867 Rays. PCGS PR64+ CAC From the York Collection
Lot 72 25C 1873-CC Arrows. PCGS AU55 From the York Collection
Lot 87 $2.50 1826/’5’ PCGS AU55 From the York Collection
Lot 104 $20 1866-S No Motto. PCGS AU55 CAC From the York Collection
Lot 117 1C 1858 Large Letters. PCGS PR65+ CAC
Lot 197 The AMG Collection of Proof Barber Dimes, all PCGS/CAC
Lot 214 25C 1897-S PCGS MS67 CAC
Lot 226 50C 1795 PCGS MS62 Ex Col. Green/ Newman
Lot 281 $1 1889-CC PCGS MS63 From the JBR Collection
Lot 354 $10 1930-S PCGS MS64+ CAC
Lot 383 50C 1926 Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS66 CAC
“What a great final auction for 2017,” declared Legend Rare Coin Auction’s president, Julie Abrams. “We are excited to present these exciting numismatic treasures in our 24th Regency Auction.” There really is something for every collector of U.S. Federally issued coins.”
“And,” Laura Sperber, LRCA founder interjected, “whether you are looking for a new area to collect, or are upgrading coins in your current set, there will be something for you!”
And with the 2017 auction season now complete, LRCA looks forward to 2018! The Regency Auction 25 is fast approaching, and there is still time to get select coins consigned to that event. Taking place on January 25, 2018, your coins need to be in house by December 14, so contact Julie Abrams or Greg Cohen today to discuss your holdings!
Oct 27, 2017 | Announcements, Auctions
(Lincroft, NJ—October 26, 2017)—Fresh offerings of gold coins shattered records in Legend Rare Coin Auction’s 23rd Regency Auction, the official auction of the Philadelphia PCGS Member’s Only Show. The Crow River Collection, the current #2 PCGS Registry Set of $10 Indians, consisting of 33 lots, far surpassed anyone’s expectations, realizing a total of $1,951,381.25! The top lot in the collection was Lot 451, a 1909-S in PCGS MS66+ CAC that realized a staggering $146,875. Virtually every PCGS/CAC coin shattered the old record and set new world records! Each coin of this magnificent collection is a highlight:
Lot 442 $10 1907 WIRE RIM. PCGS MS66 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $135,125
Lot 443 $10 1907 INDIAN. NO MOTTO. PCGS MS67 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $82,250
Lot 444 $10 1908 NO MOTTO. PCGS MS66 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $41,125
Lot 445 $10 1908-D NO MOTTO. PCGS MS65+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $79,312.50
Lot 446 $10 1908 MOTTO. PCGS MS66 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $30,550
Lot 447 $10 1908-D MOTTO. PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $36,425
Lot 448 $10 1908-S PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $47,000
Lot 449 $10 1909 PCGS MS65 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $16,450
Lot 450 $10 1909-D PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $55,813.50
Lot 451 $10 1909-S PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $146,875 (nearly 3x the presale estimate of $50,000!)
Lot 452 $10 1910 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $37,600
Lot 453 $10 1910-D PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $29,375
Lot 454 $10 1910-S PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $141,000
Lot 455 $10 1911 PCGS MS67 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $47,000
Lot 456 $10 1911-D PCGS MS63+ CROW RIVER, realized $30,550
Lot 457 $10 1911-S PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $35,250
Lot 458 $10 1912 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $42,300
Lot 459 $10 1912-S PCGS MS65 CROW RIVER, realized $34,075
Lot 460 $10 1913 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $70,500 (more than 2.5x the $25,000 estimate!)
Lot 461 $10 1913-S PCGS MS64 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $61,687.50
Lot 462 $10 1914 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $36,425
Lot 463 $10 1914-D PCGS MS67 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $135,125
Lot 464 $10 1914-S PCGS MS64+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $15,275
Lot 465 $10 1915 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $42,300
Lot 466 $10 1915-S PCGS MS65 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $85,187.50
Lot 467 $10 1916-S PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $38,775
Lot 468 $10 1920-S PCGS MS63+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $152,750
Lot 469 $10 1926 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $35,250 (nearly 3x the estimate of $12,000+)
Lot 470 $10 1930-S PCGS MS65+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $123,375
Lot 471 $10 1932 PCGS MS66+ CAC CROW RIVER, realized $14,687.50
Lot 472 $10 1907 INDIAN NO MOTTO. PCGS MS66 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $18,800
Lot 473 $10 1913 PCGS MS65 CAC CROW RIVER, realized $9,106.75
Lot 474 $10 1914 PCGS MS66 CROW RIVER, realized $21,150
Lot 475 $10 1926 PCGS MS66 CAC DUCKOR/CROW RIVER, realized $22,912.50
Strength was seen elsewhere in the sale, particularly in the early portion of the sale, where the D.W. Collection’s quality and freshness seduced bidders to pay very strong prices. While the type coins were high end and desirable, it was the gold that really glittered, with lot 37, an 1884 gold dollar in PCGS MS68 CAC realized $22,912.50. Further highlights from the sale included:
Lot 104 2C 1865 PCGS PR67 RB CAC which realized $18,800
Lot 110 3CS 1872 PCGS MS67+ CAC, realized $52,875
Lot 134 5C 1909 PCGS PR67+ DCAM CAC, realized $24,675
Lot 203 25C 1831 SMALL LETTERS. PCGS MS66+ CAC, realized $55,812.50
Lot 252 50C 1877-CC PCGS MS65+ CAC EX Dale Larsen Collection, realized $10,575
Lot 276 50C 1945-S PCGS MS67+ CAC, realized $17,037.50
Lot 322 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66 CAC “Jingle Bells” Ex San Francisco Set, realized $19,975
Lot 347 $1 1881-O PCGS MS65+ CAC, realized $6,462.50
Lot 371 $1 1884-S PCGS MS63+ CAC, realized $73,437.50
Lot 383 $1 1892-S PCGS MS67 CAC, Ex Eliasberg-Coronet, realized $470,000
Lot 387 $1 1893-O PCGS MS66 PL CAC, Ex Eliasberg-Coronet, realized $411,250
Lot 479 $2.50 1839-D PCGS XF45 CAC, sold for $10,575
Lot 507 $10 1914-S PCGS MS66, realized $164,500
Lot 539 1950 PROOF SET. PCGS PR67 Ex Dale Larsen Collection, realized $6,168.75 (more than 3x the presale estimate of $2,000!)
“The recent Regency Sale saw a number of records for Legend Auctions: number of consignors, registered bidders, bidders participating live on our website, and in the room, it was standing room only. Because of Legend’s impressive list of international clients, many great coins are now on their way to homes outside of the States. The market for really great, important American rare coins is truly international!” LRCA founder, Laura Sperber commented after the sale.
Julie Abrams, president of LRCA added, “Sale in and sale out, Legend Auctions’ impressive results prove that our boutique style and venue are best for presenting hand-selected, premium quality, high end coins to collectors. With the conclusion of our 23rd Regency Auction, we are very proud of our accomplishments; we may not be the biggest or oldest firm in the business, but we get the very best prices for our consignors!”
The next Regency Auction, number XXIV, is still open for consignments, but time is running out. The consignment deadline for the December 14th auction is November 10. Legend is proud to announce that the York Collection and the “Bubbabells” Type Set are among the impressive anchors to the sale. With space limited to 500 lots, contact Legend Rare Coin Auctions today to discuss your collection. Julie Abrams or Greg Cohen will work with you from the initial contact until you are paid in full for your consignment. You can reach them at 845-430-4378 or 732-935-1168, or julie@legendauctions.com or greg@legendauctions.com.
Sep 23, 2017 | ANA, Announcements, Auctions
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is pleased to announce that Kagin’s, Inc. will serve as the Official Auctioneer for the 2018 National Money Show (NMS), to be held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, TX., Mar. 8-10.
“The American Numismatic Association partnered with Kagin’s Inc. last year, and we’re delighted to have them on board with us again,” said Kimberly Kiick, the ANA executive director. “We look forward to working with Kagin’s to make the Irving National Money Show a premier numismatic event.”
“Kagin’s Auctions is honored to again be selected as the Official Auctioneer for the ANA’s National Money Show,” says Dr. Donald Kagin, president of Kagin’s Inc. “The March 2018 show in Irving (Dallas) Texas is shaping up to be a great one with hundreds of lots of colonial and U.S. federal coins and paper currency, pioneer gold and even foreign coins already consigned, along with what is believed to be the largest and finest collection of encased postage stamps. All lots are unreserved and every successful purchaser will receive 1% credit back toward our next two sales.”
To consign items for the 2018 NMS Official Auction, collectors can contact a consignment specialist by calling 1-888-852-4467 or emailing Kagin’s, Inc. at Don@Kagins.com.
The 2018 National Money Show offers collectors access to hundreds of dealers offering the best inventory available, a live auction, exhibits of rare and historical treasures, and modern offerings from the U.S. Mint. And with a central location between Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving puts convention attendees right in the middle of the best dining, attractions and entertainment in the region.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Mar. 8 and 9; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 10. ANA members can enter the show 30 minutes before the public. Admission is $8 for adults; ANA members and children 12 and under are always free. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational
organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Sep 19, 2017 | Announcements, Auctions
(Lincroft, NJ—September 19, 2017) Legend Rare Coin Auctions has just put the finishing touches on the cataloging of the Regency Auction XXIII to be held on the evening of October 26, 2017 at the Philadelphia PCGS Members Only Show. This sale quickly became the most impressive and valuable offering yet! Anchoring the sale are the D.W. and Crow River Collections, along with impressive Morgan dollars, including the most valuable of all, the Vermuele-Coronet 1893-S graded PCGS MS67 CAC. Totaling 548 hand selected lots, this sale will be remembered as one of the major numismatic events of 2017!
The sale begins with the D.W. Collection, an offering of 55 coins focusing on 19th century type and gold assembled over the last decade or so from a very picky collector and friend of Legend Numismatics. Highlights include a near mint 1802/1 silver dollar and a superb run of low mintage Philadelphia mint quarter eagles in MS66 and MS67, including an 1892 in PCGS MS67 CAC that has mesmerized our staff.
Following the D.W. Collections we are offering U.S. type coins from 1/2C to silver dollars, and the offering includes selections from the High Octane Collection and the Dale Larsen Collection, as well as awesome silver dollars from the San Francisco Set. Highlights obviously include the aforementioned 1893-S silver dollar, but also the Eliasberg-Coronet specimens of the 1892-S and 1893-O Morgan dollars (PCGS MS67 CAC and PCGS MS66 PL CAC respectively).
Between the type and gold coins, pattern issues are presented, including a very high end GEM 1836 J-67 and 1879 Washlady half dollar. An impressive pair of undated but presumed 1965 patterns, a quarter and half dollar, both the first of their respective issues graded by PCGS and are the finest known, graded MS66 CAC and MS67 CAC were recently discovered by our consignor in Europe and consigned to our sale. These will certainly see strong bidding from pattern collectors of all stripes.
The gold coin section begins with a glorious, original four piece 1902 gold proof set. All four coins are PCGS/CAC and the half eagle and eagle are the finest known for the issues. A remarkable numismatic treasure that will certainly see strong bidding. The Crow River Collection is the current #2 Registry Set of $10 Indians, and each coin was carefully selected by the principals of Legend Numismatics for placement in this special set. Obviously, each coin is PCGS-graded and most are CAC approved. The Wire Rim is a PCGS MS66 CAC and is a beautiful GEM!
Gold coins from various consignors feature rare and high grade specimens from dollars to double eagles and are then followed by a selection of very attractive high-end gem classic commemoratives. Ending the sale are selections from the Rainbow Warrior Collection of Toned Silver Eagles.
“Shortly after our May auction, one of our long time clients said he was interested in consigning his set of $10 Indians,” explained Laura Sperber, founder of LRCA, “as soon as we mentioned the consignment of that collection, and then with the record results from our Regency Auction XXII in July, the floodgates opened! Old clients, whom we have not heard from in years contacted us to place their coins in our sale.”
Julie Abrams, president of LRCA, continued “We were very selective with what we took in for the sale, as it was filling very quickly, and we did not want it to become a 700+ lot auction, which it very well could have become. As it is, with 548 lots, it is our largest offering by lot count and with a presale estimate of over $7,500,000 it is our most valuable offering. Our boutique auction venue does attract the best coins!”
The sale will begin at 5:30 eastern time on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the PCGS Members Only Show in Philadelphia. Catalogs are in production, and should be out in the mail in early October. Pre-sale internet bidding will begin on or about Thursday, September 21. A special lot viewing for West Coast clients will take place on Friday, October 13 in conjunction with the PCGS “Public Friday” in Santa Ana, CA. For more information about the Regency Auction XXIII, email info@legendauctions.com.
Legend Rare Coin Auctions is a boutique numismatic auction firm which holds 4-5 Regency Auctions as the official auctioneer for the PCGS Members Only Show each year, as well as monthly Premier Sessions Internet Only Auctions. For more information about consigning contact Julie Abrams (julie@legendauctions.com) or Greg Cohen (greg@legendauctions.com).
Jun 23, 2017 | Announcements, Auctions
(Lincroft, NJ—June 23, 2017)
Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to present Regency Auction XXII on July 13, the official auction of the PCGS Members Only Show. Five “named” collections are included among the 515 high quality lots being offered. The sale begins with the type coins of the Glacier Rams Collection, a ranking basic type set on the PCGS Registry, followed by the 1994 Collection, a group of coins that was put away as an “alternative investment,” and features some amazing coins that have been off the market for 23 years. The final monster toned Morgan dollars from the Northern Lights Collection, followed by the A.W. Collection of Morgan dollars offer many opportunities for specialists in that series. Between, there are great collector coins, as well as ultra high grade condition rarities. Virtually something for everyone.
“From the day we started gathering consignments for this sale, we knew it was going to be special,” declared Laura Sperber. “The 1994 Collection was exclusively put together by our sister firm, Legend Numismatics, in 1994. Clearly the two gold coins, a $5 1888 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC and the $20 1909 PCGS PR66 CAC are both important highlights in the sale, but it will also be remembered for the amazing matte proof Lincoln collection.” Ms. Sperber continued, “As we have shown in the previous four offerings of Northern Lights coins, we expect blistering bidding activity, especially for the final lot, the Grande Dame of Toners, the 1880-S PCGS MS68+ CAC Ex Sunnywood-Simpson—a coin that will likely shatter all sorts of records!”
“Collector type coins are very well represented in the sale,” explains Greg Cohen, Senior Numismatist for the firm. “The Glacier Rams Collection gets the sale off to a neat start with very eye appealing type coins that will fit any collector’s budget. This also applies to the Morgan dollars in the A.W. Collection, a complete set, with most of the coins very attractively toned—with coins in the $300-$7,000 range, every collector can have a shot to add one of these hand selected coins to their own collections.”
Further highlights include, but are certainly not limited to:
- Lot 6—1C 1832 Medium Letters. PCGS MS65+ BN CAC Ex Newman. From the Glacier Rams Collection
- Lot 33—1C 1856 Slanted 5. PCGS PR65 RD CAC From the 1994 Collection
- Lot 39—20C 1878 PCGS PR67 CAM From the 1994 Collection
- Lot 59—1C 1910 PCGS PR67+ RD CAC
- Lot 114—5C 1867 NO RAYS. PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
- Lot 165—25C 1825/4/(2) PCGS MS65 CAC Ex D. Brent Pogue
- Lot 187—50C 1797 PCGS XF45 CAC
- Lot 202—50C 1885 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC
- Lot 279– $1 1880-S PCGS MS68+ CAC Ex Sunnywood-Simpson. From the Northern Lights Collection
- Lot 428– $1 1891-CC PCGS MS65 DMPL CAC
- Lot 441—50C 1838 J-73. NGC PR66 CAC Ex Newman
- Lot 476– $5 1798 Large 8, 13 Star Reverse. PCGS MS62 CAC
- Lot 490– $5 1929 PCGS MS64+ CAC
- Lot 501– $20 1878 PCGS MS64 CAC
The auction will be held on Thursday, July 13 in conjunction with the PCGS Member Only Show at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. If you need to make plans to preview lots before the show, contact Legend at their office at 732-935-1168. Likewise, if you need to make a phone bid appointment or to arrange payment terms, be sure to do that in advance of the sale.
LRCA will follow the Regency Auction with the July Premier Session Internet Auction, closing on July 19. The firm is currently accepting consignments for all upcoming auctions, including their monthly Premier Sessions and remaining Regency Auctions in October (Philadelphia) and December (Las Vegas). Contact Julie Abrams or Greg Cohen today to discuss your holdings.
May 22, 2017 | Auctions, News
(Lincroft, NJ—May 18, 2017)—Legend Rare Coin Auctions conducted its 21st Regency Auction on the evening of May 18. The sale consisted of 520 hand selected, quality rare coins featuring several important collections. Included among these was Part 2 of the Bob Simpson Collection of Standard Silver Patterns, selections from JK’s Mirror Collection, the Linda Collection of Mint State Trade Dollars, and Part 4 of the Northern Lights Collection. Regency Auction XXI saw decent prices overall, with areas of surprising strength, showing that truly special coins, properly marketed in our boutique venue, will bring “beyond moon money.” Numerous price records fell during the session as numismatists from across the globe competed for their prized new purchases.
Two portions of the sale saw especially heavy bidding. “We were astonished at some of the prices realized for some of the Proof Franklin half dollars from JK’s Mirror Collection,” explained Julie Abrams. “These more modern issues really are not our bailiwick, but lots 288, 295, and 297 brought exceptionally strong prices realized.” (1951 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC, 1959 PCGS PR67 DCAM, 1961 DDR PCGS PR67) brought $13,512.50, $9,987.50, and $5,757.50 respectively.
“Of course, the other area of strength was in the monster toned Morgan dollars,” declared Laura Sperber, founder of Legend Auctions, “the prices can be divided into two categories, ‘record prices’ and ‘insane, beyond moon money prices!’ Coins in the latter category were:
Lot 338 1879-S PCGS MS67+ CAC ‘SUPER FLY’, which realized $27,025 on a $7,500+ estimate
Lot 344 1881-S PCGS MS66+ CAC ‘KRYPTONITE’, which realized $17,625 on a $4,000+ estimate
Lot 347 1882-S PCGS MS67 CAC ‘WOWSER BOWSER’, which realized $15,275 on a $3,000+ estimate
Lot 348 1882-S PCGS MS67+ CAC ‘HIGH ANXIETY’, which realized $15,862.50 on a $10,000+ estimate
Lot 354 1886 PCGS MS67 CAC ‘OUTRAGEOUS’, which realized $21,737.50 on a $7,000+ estimate.”
Sperber continued, “It does amaze us how extreme the depth of the market is for these amazing works of art. The demand for the simply stupefying amazing toned dollars is just never ending. There really is a parallel between exceptional quality rare coins and other valued collectibles. As we were conducting our sale, Sotheby’s sold a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat for $110,500,000—the highest price ever paid for a work by an American artist at auction. Collectors, whether they collect high end coins, or high end art, will do fierce battle to acquire the objects of their desires.”
Other strong prices realized include:
Lot 87 $3 1871 J-1167. PCGS PR66 RB CAC, realized $18,212.50
Lot 95 1C 1793 WREATH. LETTERED EDGE. PCGS MS64 BN CAC, realized $293,750
Lot 112 1C 1909-S V.D.B. PCGS MS66+ RD CAC, realized $22,912.50
Lot 133 2C 1870 PCGS PR66+ RD CAM CAC, realized $24,675
Lot 173 10C 1797 16 STARS. PCGS MS62 CAC, realized $31,725
Lot 198 25C 1824/2 PCGS AU55 CAC, realized $25,850
Lot 199 25C 1825/4/3 PCGS MS64 CAC, realized $15,275
Lot 249 50C 1873 NO ARROWS, CLOSED 3. PCGS PR65 DCAM, realized $8,812.50
Lot 438 $1 1927-S PCGS MS65 CAC, realized $15,275
Lot 445 1C-$1 1886 ORIGINAL PROOF SET, PCGS PR66-67, realized $55,812.50
Lot 446 G$1 1849 NO L. PCGS MS66 CAC, realized $15,862.50
Lot 489 $10 1913-S PCGS MS62 CAC, realized $17,037.50
Lot 490 $10 1908 MOTTO. MATTE. PCGS PR67 CAC, realized $146,875 (a record price for the issue!)
“Legend Rare Coin Auctions continues to grow with each sale,” said Greg Cohen, Senior Numismatist, said. “This sale did see a record number of registered bidders participating in the sale, bidding prior to and during the sale online.”
Julie Abrams continued, “our niche spot in the rare coin auction business, as the boutique venue that offers only the finest and freshest, hand selected coins enables bidders to participate with full confidence that they will only be getting the best quality coins for their collections. With the results of Regency Auction XXI, we have proved once again that Legend Rare Coin Auctions is the small auction house that gets big results!”
Legend has a robust auction schedule for the remainder of 2017, including monthly Premier Sessions Internet only auctions and Regency Auctions in July, October, and December. Contact Julie Abrams or Greg Cohen if you would like to discuss consigning. Time and space are limited, so act now. Legend offers the finest customer service, competitive commission and cash advance terms and generous finders fees on qualified consignments. You can reach Julie at julie@legendauctions.com or 845-430-4378 or Greg at greg@legendauctions.com, or 732-935-1168. For more information visit www.legendauctions.com.
May 2, 2017 | Announcements, Auctions
(Lincroft, NJ—May 1, 2017) The next Legend Rare Coin Auction Regency Sale will be held on May 18, in conjunction with the PCGS Members Only Show in New Orleans. The Regency Auction XXI will feature one of the most diverse and impressive presentations of rare coins ever offered in a Legend sale. Three “named” collections anchor the sale: The Bob Simpson Collection of Standard Silver Patterns, Part II; the Linda Collection of Mint State Trade Dollars; and the Northern Lights Collection of Toned Morgan Dollars, Part IV. Consigned alongside these world class holdings are the coins from many important numismatists.
“There really will be something for everyone in this sale!” declared LRCA president Julie Abrams. “Greg, Laura, and I hand selected 521 lots of quality rare coins. We are really pleased with the way the sale took shape. Early on, we knew we were going to have a great variety of coins to offer, and with the solidification of the market at all levels in auctions, collectors and dealers wanted to take advantage of our boutique style of marketing rare coins to the best buyers out there today.”
“Consignments have been coming in for this sale at a nice rate, after the announcement of the consignment of the Linda, Simpson, and Northern Lights collections,” said Greg Cohen, Senior Numismatist. “We really are thrilled with the quality offering, the vast majority of the coins are PCGS-graded, and many are CAC as well. The current crop of top end buyers are 100% quality conscious; we are so glad to be able to offer such a large number of quality rare coins for them. We think it will be a feeding frenzy when the sale takes place.”
Highlights include:
Lot 19. 25C 1869 J-747. PCGS PR66 CAM CAC EX SIMPSON
Lot 47. 25C 1870 J-894. PCGS PR68+ CAM CAC EX SIMPSON
Lot 87. $3 1871 J-1167. PCGS PR66 RB CAC
Lot 90. SHILLING. 1652 PINE TREE. LARGE PLANCHET. PCGS MS64 CAC EX FORD
Lot 95. 1C 1793 WREATH, LETTERED EDGE. PCGS MS64 BN CAC
Lot 197. 25C 1822 25/50C. PCGS MS65+
Lot 304. $1 1798 SMALL EAGLE, 15 STARS. PCGS MS62+ CAC EX MILLER
Lot 332. T$1 1877-S PCGS MS65+ EX LINDA COLLECTION
Lot 348. $1 1882-S PCGS MS67+ CAC EX NORTHERN LIGHTS
Lot 445. 1C-$1 1886 PROOF SET PCGS PR66-67
Lot 477. $5 1852-C PCGS MS64 CAC EX BAREFORD-BASS
Lot 490. $10 1908 MOTTO. MATTE PCGS PR67 CAC
Lot 497. $20 1883 PCGS PR65 DCAM CAC
Catalogs are in the mail. If you are not on our mailing list, and you would like to receive a copy, please contact us today.
About LRCA: Legend Rare Coin Auctions, founded in 2012 by Laura Sperber is a boutique auction firm that handles the finest in U.S. rare coins. Every coin offered is vetted by two world class numismatists. As the official auctioneer of the PCGS Members Show, Regency Auctions are conducted four or five times a year and are limited to roughly 500 lots. A Premier Session Internet only Auction is held monthly, featuring 150-200 hand selected lots. For more information, or to consign, contact Greg Cohen or Julie Abrams.
