Double Eagles Set Update: eBay Bidding Now Up To $4.4 million
The finest known 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, graded PCGS Gold Shield MS66+, ex. Duckor and Akers, is part of the A&A Saints Collection (www.SaintSet.com) now being offered in an eBay auction through Sunday evening, April 8, 2018. (Photo credit: Mint State Gold by Stuppler.)
The auction started on March 29 and will end at 6 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday, April 8, 2018 on eBay. Information about the collection, including images of each coin, and information about bidding can be found at www.SaintSet.com.
The collection includes the finest known 1932 Double Eagle, graded PCGS Gold Shield MS66+ and formerly in the famous collections of Dr. Steven Duckor and David Akers.
“The amazing A&A Saints Collection is ranked as the fourth all-time finest in the PCGS Set Registry with a remarkable weighted grade point average of 65.77 and a GPA with ‘Top Pop’ bonuses of 66.13,” explained Barry Stuppler, President of Woodland Hills, California-based Mint State Gold by Stuppler (www.MintStateGold.com), who is representing the anonymous seller.
“Twenty-one of the collection’s 52 coins are either the finest known or tied for the finest known. Ten of these historic coins previously belonged in the most renowned collections assembled over the decades by the country’s most respected collectors. This is the largest set of its kind ever offered on eBay,” said Stuppler.
The seller will donate a portion of the auction proceeds to three nonprofit organizations, the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, the ALS Association, and the Anti-Counterfeiting Education Foundation.
The anonymous collector is described as the owner a Midwest manufacturing company who plans to invest other profits from this auction to purchase additional items for his diverse collection of U.S. coins.
Because of the collection’s overall outstanding grade point average, and the historic pedigree of many of the individual coins, Stuppler estimates its value to be more than $7 million.
“The winner of the auction for this collection of America’s most beautiful gold coins will join the ranks of the most respected collectors today,” stated Stuppler, President of the Professional Numismatists Guild and a former President of the American Numismatic Association.
Spoofing Alert: Fake Email from an NGC Address
It has come to our attention that many NGC members recently received an email purportedly from an “Alisha Hornsby” at NGC. This is not an authentic NGC email, and no such person is or has been employed by NGC. If you received this email, please do not reply to it.
It does not appear that any of our records have been compromised. This is an email where someone “spoofed,” or copied, an NGC email address to make it appear that the email was sent by NGC. Again, this email was not sent by NGC, and we are currently investigating its source.
As a reminder, NGC and its independent affiliates, which include NCS, PMG, CGC, CCS and ASG, will never ask you for your credit card number or password by email.
If you have any questions, please contact NGC Customer Service at service@NGCcoin.com or 941-360-3990.
Sincerely,
NGC
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Quarter Available on April 9
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will offer bags and rolls of quarters honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin starting on April 9 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
The quarter’s reverse (tails) design depicts the sea caves at Devils Island with the lighthouse in the background and a kayaker paddling in the foreground. The inscriptions are “APOSTLE ISLANDS,” “WISCONSIN,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan featured on the obverse (heads) is restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original model. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
Product options and their prices are as follows:
| PRODUCT CODE | PRODUCT OPTION | MINT MARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18ABD | 100-Coin Bag | P | $34.95 |
| 18ABE | 100-Coin Bag | D | $34.95 |
| 18ABF | 100-Coin Bag | S | $34.95 |
| 18ARD | Two-Roll Set | P, D | $32.95 |
| 18ARE | 40-Coin Roll | S | $18.95 |
| 18ARF | Three-Roll Set | P, D, S | $46.95 |
The Mint produces the coins in the rolls and bags at its facilities at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The three-roll set contains coins from all three facilities. Unlike the “P” and “D” mint mark quarters, those with the “S” mint mark will not be released into circulation.
The special numismatic wrapping for the coin rolls displays the name “Apostle Islands National Lakeshore;” the abbreviation “WI” for Wisconsin; “$10,” the face value of its contents; and “P,” “D,” or “S” for the mint of origin. The canvas bags have a tag with “Apostle Islands National Lakeshore;” “WI;” and “P,” “D,” or “S.”
The Mint accepts orders online at and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at www.catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.
United States Mint to Hold Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Quarter Launch Ceremony on April 11
WHAT: The United States Mint (Mint) and the National Park Service will launch the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 10 a.m. CDT. The ceremony will take place at the Legendary Waters Resort in Red Cliff.
The Bayfield High School Choir, Red Cliff VFW, Wigwam Express, Red Cliff Youth Drum Group and Washburn High School Jazz Band will perform.
Additional event highlights include the exchange of $10 rolls of newly minted Apostle Islands National Lakeshore quarters after the ceremony. Richard Masters, designer of the quarter will also attend.
WHO:
- Rick Peterson, Tribal Chairman, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
- Mike Wiggins, Tribal Chairman, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
- Henry Buffalo, Elder, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Descendant of Chief Buffalo)
- Bob Krumenaker, Superintendent, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
- Marc Landry, Acting Associate Director, Numismatic and Bullion Directorate, United States Mint
- Richard Masters, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore quarter designer, United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program
- Larry MacDonald, former Mayor of Bayfield, Wisconsin
WHEN: Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 10 a.m. CT
WHERE: Legendary Waters Resort
37600 Onigamiing Drive
Red Cliff, WI 54814
COIN FORUM
The United States Mint will host a coin forum the evening before the launch ceremony—Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 6–7 p.m. CDT—at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, 29270 County Hwy G, Ashland, WI 54806. The coin forum is an opportunity for the public to learn about upcoming United States Mint coin programs and initiatives, and express their views about future coinage.
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore quarter is the 42nd release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Authorized by Public Law 110-456 and launched in 2009, the 12-year program honors 56 national parks and other national sites. Each year until 2020, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverses of the America the Beautiful Quarters coins. A final coin will be released in 2021. The Mint is issuing these quarters in the order in which each honored location was first established as a national site.
PNG Calls For 2018 Awards Nominations
Temecula, California) April 2, 2018 — Nominations now are being accepted for the 2018 Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Barry Stuppler.
“Each year the PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and dealers,” said Brueggeman.
“The award winners will be announced at the annual PNG Day banquet that will be held following the PNG Day show (www.pngdealers.org/png-events) in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Monday, August 13, 2018. That is the eve of the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money® (www.worldsfairofmoney.org) at the convention center,” explained Stuppler.
Nominations should be made by June 1 directly to the appropriate award category officials. The categories and contacts are:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to a numismatist for his/her extraordinary devotion to numismatics and who, over their lifetime, significantly contributed to the hobby or profession. Committee Co-Chairs: Barry Stuppler and Dana S. Samuelson. Emails: Barry@Stuppler.com and Dana@AmerGold.com.
Abe Kosoff Founders Award: Presented to a PNG member-dealer with steadfast dedication to the entire numismatic community and who has made a significant contribution to the Guild or to the numismatic fraternity in general the past year. The award is named after PNG’s Founding President who spearheaded the 1953 launch of the organization. Committee Chairs: Richard Weaver and Wayde Milas. Emails: RWeaver@dvrcc.com and WMilas@rarecoa.com
Art Kagin Ambassador Award: This award is named after a former PNG President and nationally-known Iowa dealer who provided distinguished service as an advocate of numismatic goodwill. Committee Co-Chairs: Don Ketterling and Don Rinkor. Emails: DHKconsulting@verizon.net and Don@rinkor.com
Significant Contribution Award: Given to those who have made exceptional, beneficial efforts over the years on behalf of PNG and the profession, and also added to the hobby. Committee Co-Chairs: John Brush and Brett Charville. Emails: John@DavidLawrence.com and Brett@StandardNumismatics.com.
Sol Kaplan Award: To recognize efforts and contributions in combatting crimes against the numismatic community, this award is presented to someone who has given their time in an attempt to rid the profession of fraud and thievery. The award is jointly presented by the PNG and the Lewis M. Reagan Foundation. It is named after a former PNG President and Ohio dealer who was personally responsible for the apprehension of several people suspected of committing numismatic-related crimes. Committee Chair: Robert Brueggeman. Email: Bob@ppius.com.
Robert Friedberg Award: Presented to an author in recognition for an outstanding book or other literature. Named in honor of a publisher and author of numismatic reference books, this award is not automatically given each year. It is only given when there is deemed to be a worthy recipient or recipients. Committee Chair: James A. Simek. Email: nge3@comcast.net. Note: A copy of each book nominated for this year’s award must be submitted for delivery no later than June 1, 2018 to James A. Simek, P.O. Box 7157, Westchester, IL 60154-7157. Email: nge3@comcast.net.
The Professional Numismatists Guild is a nonprofit trade association composed of the country’s top rare coin and paper money dealers who must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics (www.pngdealers.org/code-of-ethics) in the buying and selling of numismatic merchandise.
For additional information about the PNG awards, contact Robert Brueggeman, PNG Executive Director, 28441 Rancho California Road, Suite 106, Temecula, CA 92590. Phone: 951-587-8300. Email: info@PNGdealers.org Online: www.PNGdealers.org.
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