Heritage Signature Auction at Inaugural Houston Money Show of the Southwest Pushes Past $5 Million Heritage Auction Galleries' inaugural Signature Auction at the Money Show of the Southwest took place in Houston, November 29-30, 2007.
News-Antique.com - Dec 05,2007 - Dallas, TX. Heritage Auction Galleries' inaugural Signature Auction at the Money Show of the Southwest took place in Houston, November 29-30, 2007. Prices realized at the final hammer were $4.8 million, and will push well past $5.5 million after Post Auction Buys and Final Session results are included. Descriptions and images of all lots are currently posted at www.HA.com in the Permanent Auction Archives. Nearly 4,000 lots in the combined Signature and Final Session catalogs were offered.
According to Heritage President Greg Rohan, "Our year-end events continue to be very successful, and our two November Signature Auctions - Dallas and Houston - together realized more than $13 million. Registry coins continue to be extremely popular and the market continues to reward freshness and originality - and if you can add rarity, the triumvirate becomes irresistible."
November 2007 Houston U.S. Coin Highlights:
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Lot 60109: 1902 Indian Cent, PR68 Red PCGS
PCGS has awarded a PR68 grade to just nine Indian cents across all dates; this is one of only two pieces certified by PCGS as PR68 Red.
Realized: $21,850
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Lot 60265: 1938-D Buffalo Nickel, MS68 PCGS
The 1938-D is popular with type collectors, and such practically flawless pieces are especially desirable; none certified finer.
Realized: $21,850
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Lot 60284: 1831 Half Dime, PR67 NGC, V-1, LM-6, R.8
Proofs are known for all 1831 denominations coined, and the half dime is the second-rarest proof denomination; this may be the sole surviving proof LM-6 and is the single finest certified example.
From The Fleur Wales-Baillie Collection, benefiting the Khumbula Thina Trust.
Realized: $86,250
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Lot 60305: 1831 Dime PR65 NGC, JR-2, R.7
This is a magnificent proof type coin with full definition on the portrait and eagle; one of a handful of survivors.
From The Fleur Wales-Baillie Collection, benefiting the Khumbula Thina Trust.
Realized: $32,200
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Lot 60476: 1931-S Dime, MS67 Full Bands PCGS
Decisively struck, shining, and carefully preserved, one of just six certified by PCGS as MS67 Full Bands, with none finer.
Realized: $20,700
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Lot 60498: 1875-S Twenty Cents, MS67 NGC. MPD-002
The 1875-S is the type coin of choice for this short-lived denomination, and this Superb Gem is one of the finest known representatives (only two certified finer).
Realized: $15,525
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Lot 60503: 1796 Quarter, VF20 NGC. High 6, B-2, R.3
This was the only year for the production of the Small Eagle reverse type.
From The Nick-A-Jack Collection.
Realized: $28,750
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Lot 60710: 1897 Half Dollar, PR68 Cameo NGC
Few of the 731 proof half dollars minted in 1897 have survived this pristine condition; this is a remarkable Superb Gem.
From The Nick-A-Jack Collection.
Realized: $10,350
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Lot 60820: 1932-D Quarter, MS65 PCGS
An original and attractive 1932-D Gem quarter, the undisputed key to the Washington quarter series. Only one certified finer.
From The Michael Fuller Collection.
Realized: $13,225
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Lot 60916: 1976-S Silver Quarter, MS69 PCGS
Even under magnification, the exquisite preservation of this modern silver clad piece is highly impressive.
