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.
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Lot 60987: 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, MS68 NGC
The 1916 half dollar, with a 608,000-piece mintage, was saved in relatively large numbers, but this remains the finest known.
Realized: $16,100
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Lot 61115: 1884-S Morgan Dollar, MS63 NGC
The 1884-S is one of the great condition rarities in the Morgan dollar series, available only occasionally in the lowest Mint State levels; above MS62, it is a prime rarity.
Ex: Richmond Collection, Part II
Realized: $26,450
An amazing condition rarity with a high mintage of poorly struck examples; premium pieces are incredibly scarce, with only one certified finer.
Realized: $43,125
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Lot 61250: 1896 Morgan Dollar, PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS
Only three examples have been certified finer of this exquisite 19th century proof.
Realized: $20,700
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Lot 61253: 1899 Morgan Dollar, PR68 Cameo NGC
The 1899 proof dollars have a wider appeal than certain other dates, due to the scarcity of related business strikes.
Realized: $29,900
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Lot 61388: 1904 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar MS67 NGC
The 1904 Lewis and Clark dollars are inextricably linked to their 1903 counterparts; this Superb Gem is an uncommonly fine survivor of this early commemorative issue.
Realized: $29,900
Lot 61401: 1915-S Panama-Pacific $50 Round, MS64 NGC
The ambitious commemorative coin program spearheaded by Farran Zerbe was out of reach for all but the wealthiest patrons of the Exposition.
From The Fleur Wales-Baillie Collection, benefiting the Khumbula Thina Trust.
Realized: $94,875
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Lot 61493: 1855 Gold $1, MS67 PCGS
The 1855 Type Two Gold Dollar is eagerly pursued by type and date collectors, and a Superb Gem is incredibly rare; NGC has graded just five coins in MS67 and PCGS just four, with none finer at either service (10/07).
From The Pearl E. Pemberton Collection.
Realized: $97,750
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Lot 61544: 1855-C $2.50, MS62 NGC
A single die variety is known (16-I) of this, the second lowest mintage (3,677 pieces) of any Charlotte Mint quarter eagle. NGC and PCGS have certified only 17 examples in Uncirculated grades, some of which likely represent resubmissions.
Realized: $25,300
The 1892 $20 is an important rarity in the Type Three Liberty series, from a mintage of just 4,430 business strikes. Only 12 certified finer than this reflective beauty (10/07).
Realized: $19,550
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Lot 61951: 1907 High Relief, Wire Rim $20, MS63 NGC
A remarkable piece with soft, frosty yellow luster and sharp design features.
Realized: $25,300
The 1931 Philadelphia Mint double eagle is one of the key issues in the Saint-Gaudens series, and this is a spectacular condition rarity as well.
Realized: $126,500
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