Heritage Tops $7 Million, Expects $8 million in November 6-7 Dallas Signature Auction Prices realized of $7,058,735 were posted by Heritage Auction Galleries for their early November Signature Auction in Dallas
Lot 972: 1867 Seated $1, Cameo PR66 NGC, Ex: Philip Kaufman.
Realized: $18,400
For uncertain reasons, the Philadelphia Mint used four different die combinations to deliver 625 proof Seated dollars in 1867. Only five certified finer as Cameo.
The 1894 Morgan dollars are among the most prized circulation-strikes in the series.
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Lot 1396: 1894 $1 PR68 Cameo NGC
Realized: $29,900
In 1894, the Mint tightened quality control for proofs after several years of substandard production; only two coins certified finer.
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Lot 1521: 1936-S Columbia Half Dollar, MS68 PCGS
Realized: $9,200
Subtle forest-green, silver-blue, and sun-gold adorn the obverse of this unimprovable issue. From The Sterling Collection.
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Lot 1547: 1922 Grant with Star Half Dollar, MS67 NGC
Realized: $27,600
This is a delightful, carefully preserved example of the elusive with Star half dollar type; one of eight coins tied for finest known.
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Lot 1708: 1917 McKinley Gold Dollar, MS67 PCGS
Realized: $10,350
A wonderful coin in the best condition attainable; neither NGC nor PCGS has certified a numerically finer representative.
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Lot 1765: 1857 Small Cent, Judd-186, Pollock-222, High R.7, PR66 PCGS
Realized: $12,650
The single finest PCGS-certified example.
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Lot 1798: 1857 Gold $1, MS67 PCGS
Realized: $11,500
An enticing superb Gem, with soft, swirling luster over flawless surfaces.
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Lot 1829: 1833 $2.50, MS62 NGC
Realized: $32,200
The 1833 quarter eagle has been called by some the rarest of the rare.
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Lot 1984: 1887 $3, PR65 Cameo PCGS
Realized: $32,200
The 1887 three dollar proof saw a mintage of 160 pieces, a relatively large number of which are estimated to survive. Only seven certified finer.
The 1840-C issue marked yet another change in the half eagle design; Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty underwent minor modifications, and the mintmark moved from the space between the truncation and the date to the area below the eagle. Only five certified finer.
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Lot 2047: 1862-S $5, MS61 NGC
Realized: $33,350
This extremely rare five dollar is tied for the second finest certified.
